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Rhodesia, 1972. Tessa Harmand is nine-years-old when a humiliating experience forever alters her naïve perception of the society in which she lives, forcing her to question her own attitude to her black compatriots – an attitude she’s inherited from her elders. Nathan Owen is twelve-years-old, dark haired and inscrutable. To Tessa, he is a dead-pan, distant ghost flitting into view and then dissolving in a blink… but an odd conversation with him only serves to heighten Tessa’s new and unwelcome awareness of the political uncertainty. As the first whisperings of the armed struggle that will transform Rhodesia into Zimbabwe gradually invade Tessa’s daily life, the adults in her world remain oddly dismissive, even as civil war becomes an inescapable reality. Tessa comes to realise that white dominated Africa belongs in the past; her optimism for the inevitable political change is shocking to a generation desperate to preserve what it has. But amid the chaos of a country fighting itself to reforge its identity, can Tessa hold on to what’s most important?

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Would you like better relationships, a deeper understanding of the people around you, and a simple yet powerful way to help them achieve their life goals? Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds can offer all this and more. This book will teach you a new way to communicate which gets to the heart of things! By asking Clean Language questions to explore the metaphors which underpin a person's thinking, you can help people to change their lives in a way that intrinsically respects diversity and supports empowerment. Both you and they will gain profound new insights into what makes them tick. Devised by David Grove, this elegant and powerful questioning technique is simple to learn and opens a door to a new way of thinking about how people's minds actually work by using metaphor. If you want to truly understand people, to motivate them, or to help them to change, you'll find it much easier when you use Clean Language to ask the questions that really matter. The approach was originally used to help clients to resolve deep trauma. It is now being used to get to the truth and to cut through complex problems by some of the sharpest and most innovative people in the world, such as business people, coaches, educators, health professionals and many others. In this book, two of the world's top specialists in Clean Language bring this fascinating new approach within reach. Expect to change the way you think about the way we think! Essential reading for coaches, healthcare professionals, parents, business people, teachers, therapists and anyone who wants to improve his or her communication skills.

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Medicine, in the early 1800s, was a brutal business. Operations were performed without anaesthesia while conventional treatment relied on leeches, cupping and toxic potions. The most surgeons could offer by way of pain relief was a large swig of brandy. Onto this scene came John Elliotson, the dazzling new hope of the medical world. Charismatic and ambitious, Elliotson was determined to transform medicine from a hodge-podge of archaic remedies into a practice informed by the latest science. In this aim he was backed by Thomas Wakley, founder of the new magazine, theLancet, and a campaigner against corruption and malpractice.Then, in the summer of 1837, a French visitor - the self-styled Baron Jules Denis Dupotet - arrived in London to promote an exotic new idea: mesmerism. The mesmerism mania would take the nation by storm but would ultimately split the two friends, and the medical world, asunder - throwing into focus fundamental questions about the fine line between medicine and quackery, between science and superstition.

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Helping you deliver effective and integrated teaching of grammar.

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Helping you deliver effective and integrated teaching of grammar.

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Christmas is coming! A delightful collection of stories for Yuletide by some of the finest writers for children which makes a perfect stock-filler Christmas gift.The Puffin Book of Christmas Stories is essential Christmas-time reading including classic and contemporary stories, from traditional to real life, humour and most importantly, the magic of Christmas. Writers range from Charles Dickens to Gillian Cross, Trish Cooke, Malorie Blackman and Jacqueline Wilson.

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It's 1926 and Wilfred Price, purveyor of superior funerals, is newly married to the beautiful Flora Myfanwy. His brief and painful marriage to Grace is in the past. He's busy with funerals - and preparing for fatherhood by reading a philosophy book and opening a paint and wallpaper business. As much as he loves Flora, he senses her distance from him - are marriage and fatherhood going to be very different from how Wilfred imagined?Grace has fled to from Narberth to London, where she is working as a chambermaid at the luxurious Ritz Hotel. But Grace has a secret, one that can't be hidden forever, and binds her to her old life in west Wales.Despite Wilfred's earnest effort to embrace the future, he is beginning to wonder if the past has too powerful a hold on him.Praise for The Thoughts and Happenings of Wilfred Price:'Light, compassionate drama about a small, very tightly bound, ancient corner of the world.' The Guardian.'Wilfred's sentimental education is wrought so delightfully and affectionately.' Sunday Times. 'A delightful story of great charm, very quirky and original.' Jacqueline Wilson.

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NOTABLE BOOK: 2022 CBCA Book of the Year, Younger ReadersIf she had stayed to load the kiln as she should have, she'd never have seen the ship. Mama said the ship still would have been there, so everything had to happen the way it did. But that's not true. Clio saw it, and the world changed. When a raiders' ship appears off the coast, the goddess demands an unthinkable price to save the town - and Clio's grandmother creates a sacred statue to save Clio's life. But Clio is torn between the demands of guarding the statue and caring for her beloved horses. Disabled in an accident, she must try to put aside her own grief at no longer being able to ride - and in the process, save a friend's life and stop a war. Rippling with emotion and drama, war and resistance, fear and determination, this novel is a brilliant companion to the highly acclaimed Dragonfly Song and Swallow's Dance.

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Over 100 recipes for anything you could possibly want to bake Baking For Dummies is your go-to source for basic instructions and easy-to-follow recipes. Learn to make delicious and impressive cookies, cakes, breads, cupcakes, frostings, pies, muffins, cobblers, quiches, and beyond. Elevate your next get together by crafting a dessert charcuterie board or serving decadent individual quiches, savory scones, and homemade rolls—it’s a step up from store bought cookies and cakes, for sure. In this low-key Dummies guide, you’ll find lists of basic ingredients and essential equipment, plus explanations of baking techniques and definitions of baking terms and techniques you’ll need to know. This book also covers basic kitchen prep, time-saving tricks, kid-friendly baking recipes, allergy and dietary modifications—this book has it all. Learn to bake impressive desserts and wonderful breads, even if you’re a first timer Start at the beginning with clear explanations of how to master the basics Discover great ideas for special-occasion goodies and stylish presentations Bake gluten-free, egg-free, and dairy-free recipes—something for everyone For anyone new to baking or ready to level up, Baking For Dummies is the go-to guide.

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Prep ahead and save time all week long! With over 125 time-saving recipes, you can transform your schedule with make-ahead breakfasts, salads-on-the-go, and easy-to-fix charcuterie dinner boards! With simple prep each week, you can stock your fridge and freezer with heat-and-eat meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner or do partial prep and make dinnertime a breeze. Meal Prep Cookbook For Dummies can help you spend less time in the kitchen, meet health goals, save money, and just plain eat better. With over 125 recipes, plus tips and techniques for making all your favorites ahead of time, this book lets you breeze through your week. Imagine the possibilities that will open to you when you can just pop a healthy and delectable pre-made meal in the microwave, and—ding!—your made-from-scratch dinner is ready. Prep ahead and toss vegetables and your favorite protein on a sheet pan and dinner is ready in under 20 minutes. What will you do with all your extra time? Why stress about what to eat each day? Meal Prep Cookbook For Dummies will take the uncertainty out of mealtime, as you discover everything from cooking basics to grocery store tips to meal prepping secrets. Whatever your home-chef skill level, you’ll discover new favorite meals, organize your kitchen, store food efficiently, and learn new ideas to take your meal prepping abilities to the next level. Discover over 125 make-ahead recipes that you can prepare at home in 45 minutes or less, with the cooking tools you already have Meal prep for any diet (carb conscious, gluten-free, vegetarian), allergy, or food sensitivity Craft delicious and nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for yourself or your whole family Get new ideas and tips for sprucing up your staples, planning your grocery trips, and balancing your meals Before you know it, you’ll have meal prep down to a science, so you can relax a little bit more, knowing breakfast, lunch, and dinner are already taken care of!

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Awarded the Washington DC Book Publishers' design and effectiveness competition Honorable Mention in the category of Illustrated Text from a Small- to Medium-Size Nonprofit Publisher and Third Prize in the category of Illustrated Jacket or Cover from a Small- to Medium-Size Nonprofit PublisherBallyhoo! looks at the poster as a form of popular portraiture. These celebrity likenesses are dramatic--and often enormous--but in fact, what a poster communicates about an individual is usually secondary to its principal message: Barnum and Bailey announcing the arrival of their circus, the Woodbury Soap company using Veronica Lake to promote its “matched make-up,” Greta Garbo advertising the Swedish version of Queen Christina, or Bette Midler publicizing her 1973 concert at the Palace Theater.By interweaving the three themes of poster art, celebrity promotion, and advertising, Ballyhoo! suggests how a famous face can enhance the message of the poster and, conversely, how posters have defined and disseminated images of prominent Americans. Furthermore, posters provide an instructive glimpse of an era's prevailing ideals, prejudices, and presumptions.These images remind us of the ubiquitous presence of portrait images outside the world of fine art. Widely disseminated forms of popular portraiture, like the poster, remain a profound influence in our culture.

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This title gives readers a close-up look at how animated movies are made. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, infographics, and a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of the animation process.

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This title gives readers a close-up look at how books are made. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, infographics, and a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of the publishing and printing process.

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This title gives readers a close-up look at how houses are built. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, infographics, and a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of the building process.

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This title gives readers a close-up look at how houses are built. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, infographics, and a “That’s Amazing!” special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of the building process.

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Gives readers a close-up look at flying cars. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an engaging overview of this amazing aircraft.

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Researchers from multiple disciplines discuss the potential and the challenges of feminist community research.

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The Laws of Manu form a towering work of Hindu philosophy. Composed by many Brahmin priests, this is an extraordinary, encyclopaedic representation of human life in the world, and how it should be lived. Manu encompasses topics as wide-ranging as the social obligations and duties of the various castes, the proper way for a righteous king to rule and to punish transgressors, relations between men and women, birth, death, taxes, karma, rebirth and ritual practices. First translated into English in 1794, its influence spread from Nietzsche to the British Raj, and although often misinterpreted, it remains an essential work for understanding India today.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative

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That time of year is finally here: Monster’s birthday has arrived! But when none of his friends can attend his party, it’s up to Boy to cheer him up. With pirates, prizes, and playful rhyme, this story is sure to surprise readers until the very last page.

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It's time for bed, and Monster needs to go to sleep. But he just keeps finding more things to stay awake for! It isn't until Monster admits he is afraid of the dark that he finds a glowing solution to his nighttime problem. In this playful, rhyming story, Monster shows young readers that, with a little help from a friend, the dark isn't that scary after all.

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Age range 3 to 6Can a special group of crayons save a school?Oh no, the school has lost all its colour! In a quiet town, a wave of gray has swept over a little school. Happy kids are now bored, bored, bored. Charming halls and play grounds are now dull, dull, dull. Buzzing teachers are now tired, tired, tired. Something has to be done! On another long, gray afternoon, a student gets a surprise gift that can help save the day: a box of seven special crayons! With the charm, determination, and cleverness of these peppy crayons and their unique personalities, the students and teachers work together to make their school magnificent. The crayons use their funny antics and extraordinary determination to show them how colorful and exciting the world can be when everyone works together.How the Crayons Saved the School is a colorful book about working together from the rambunctious crayons who brought you How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow, How the Crayons Saved the Unicorn, and How the Crayons Saved Christmas. How the Crayons Saved the School teaches the importance of hope and teamwork when things feel hard, and that together you can accomplish anything.

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Age range 3 to 6 See how the Crayons remind Santa of the true meaning of Christmas!Oh no! Santa has lost his Christmas spirit. Feeling as though the magic and meaning of Christmas has slowly gone away, Santa makes a tough decision: This year, Christmas will be canceled. But when Santa crosses paths with a box of seven determined crayons with unique personalities, he gets a gift he never saw coming. With plucky determination and Christmas spirit in their hearts, the crayons use their talents and unique personalities to inspire children everywhere to remind Santa what Christmas is all about.How the Crayons Saved Christmas is the colourful Christmas book from the peppy crayons who brought you How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow and How the Crayons Saved the Unicorn. How the Crayons Saved Christmas teaches the importance of lifting friends up when they re feeling down and celebrating the true spirit of a colourful and heart-warming time of year.

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There is nothing sweeter than arriving at the playground, seeing it empty, and knowing you have it all to yourself—the silent comfort of playing alone. Maggie is overjoyed to have that solitude to make her Salad Pie. But then Herbert saunters over and wants to play too. He just wants to help even though Maggie makes it clear she won't let him. Then her imaginary pie takes a spill, and she realizes Herbert's intentions are not so bad after all.

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How can you find true peace of mind and contentment, even when the going gets tough? This portable pick-me-up will show you how-all in just five good minutes.In difficult or stressful times, peace of mind can be hard to come by. That's why you need a quick antidote to help you find calm and serenity-no matter what the world throws your way. Using the proven-effective mindfulness practices in this use-anywhere guide, you'll learn how to slow down, relax, and appreciate what's good in your life-all in justmoments a day.In Five Good Minutes of Mindfulness, Dr. Jeffrey Brantley-founder and director of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program at Duke Integrative Medicine-shows us that true serenity and happiness are within our reach, even when we feel like all is lost. Using the quick and easy mindfulness practices in this guide, you'll find tons of ways to take stock of what matters to you, stay present in the moment, and soothe stress before it takes over. Whether you're at home, at work, or simply at your wit's end, five good minutes can be found in actions as simple as stretching your body, savoring a delicious meal with your loved ones, or jotting down your thoughts in a gratitude journal.If you're ready to harness the amazing benefits of mindfulness in just minutes a day, this little guide offers small mindful practices for finding your own joy amidst the chaos of our modern world. Isn't it time you took five good minutes?

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