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'For the most part, the dead man received public sympathy. A decent, hardworking chap, with not an enemy anywhere. People were surprised that anybody should want to kill Jim.' But Jim has been drowned in the Dumb River, near Ely, miles from his Yorkshire home. His body, clearly dumped in the usually silent (`dumb’) waterway, has been discovered before the killer intended – disturbed by a torrential flood. With critical urgency it’s up to Superintendent Littlejohn of Scotland Yard to trace the mystery of the unassuming victim’s murder to its source, leaving waves of scandal and sensation in his wake as the hidden, salacious dealings of Jim Teasdale begin to surface.

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What’s it like being a doctor? Let’s find out! Step inside the life of Doctor Miranda and discover the challenges she faces in her very busy job. From checking a pregnant lady's blood pressure to writing a prescription for medicine, learn about the inspirational life of a doctor.An entertaining story following a day in the life of a doctor for children aged 4+, with fun illustrations to engage and inspire young readers. Turn to the back of the book for more information about what a doctor’s job involves, the equipment they need and the other busy people that work alongside them. The Next Steps include discussion points about the story to prompt further conversation, develop vocabulary and support comprehension.People who help us, people who care, busy people are everywhere! Encourage the next generation of busy people and learn about a range of careers in this inspiring series for young children. Each story focuses on a different professional as they go about their daily work, exploring what each job involves, why it’s important and how it can be rewarding. If you enjoyed this book, check out the other titles in the Busy People series:Busy People: AstronautBusy People: BuilderBusy People: Construction WorkerBusy People: DoctorBusy People: FirefighterBusy People: LibrarianBusy People: Police officerBusy People: TeacherBusy People: Vet

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Decision Analysis for Management Judgment is unique in its breadth of coverage of decision analysis methods. It covers both the psychological problems that are associated with unaided managerial decision making and the decision analysis methods designed to overcome them. It is presented and explained in a clear, straightforward manner without using mathematical notation. This latest edition has been fully revised and updated and includes a number of changes to reflect the latest developments in the field.

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Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: PhysicsFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2017Endorsed for Edexcel Help students to build and develop the essential knowledge and skills needed, provide practical assessment guidance and plenty of support for the new mathematical requirements with this Edexcel Year 2 Student Book- Supports practical assessment with Practical Skill summaries throughout- Provides support for all 16 required practicals with detailed explanations, data and exam style questions for students to answer- Builds understanding and knowledge with a variety of questions to engage and challenge students throughout the course: prior knowledge, worked examples, Test Yourself and Exam Practice Questions- Acts as an aid for the mathematical requirements of the course with worked examples of calculations and a dedicated 'Maths in Physics' chapter- Develops understanding with free online access to Test yourself Answers.

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FROM THE PULITZER PRIZE AND NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST, GRACE PALEY'Grace Paley's is exceptional' KASIA BODDY, GUARDIAN 'Her unladylike gutsiness and friendliness are nonpareil' EDMUND WHITE, OBSERVER 'They are stories full of the stories we all tell and live by, tall stories as well as short' SALMAN RUSHDIE Here are all Grace Paley's classic stories in one volume. From her first book The Little Disturbances of Man (1959) to Enormous Changes at the Last Minute (1974) and Later the Same Day (1985), Grace Paley's quirky, boisterous characters and rich use of language have won her readers' hearts and secured her place as one of America's most accomplished short story writers. Her stories are united by her signature interweaving of personal and political truths, her extraordinary capacity for empathy and her pointed depiction of the small and large events that make up daily life.

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If you could go back in time, what would you do differently? For Eliott, there is no question. To all appearances, his life has been a success. At 60, he is an esteemed surgeon with a daughter he adores. The only thing missing is Ilena - a girl who died thirty years ago. But then he is given an extraordinary opportunity to revisit his past: to go back to San Francisco, when the seventies were in full swing, and find the passionate young doctor who has yet to lose the love of his life.

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In The Book of the Courtier (1528), Baldesar Castiglione, a diplomat and Papal Nuncio to Rome, sets out to define the essential virtues for those at Court. In a lively series of imaginary conversations between the real-life courtiers to the Duke of Urbino, his speakers discuss qualities of noble behaviour - chiefly discretion, decorum, nonchalance and gracefulness - as well as wider questions such as the duties of a good government and the true nature of love. Castiglione's narrative power and psychological perception make this guide both an entertaining comedy of manners and a revealing window onto the ideals and preoccupations of the Italian Renaissance at the moment of its greatest splendour.

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One of the greatest British philosophers, Bishop Berkeley (1685-1753) was the founder of the influential doctrine of Immaterialism - the belief that there is no reality outside the mind, and that the existence of material objects depends upon their being perceived. The Principles of Human Knowledge eloquently outlines this philosophical concept, and argues forcefully that the world consists purely of finite minds and ideas, and of an infinite spirit, God. A denial of all non-spiritual reality, Berkeley's theory was at first heavily criticized by his contemporaries, who feared its ideas would lead to scepticism and atheism. The Three Dialogues provide a powerful response to these fears.

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Paul Gauguin created some of the most advanced art in a brilliant generation of artists – all of whom struggled against the stifling conformity of the late 19th century's artistic mainstream. He created paintings whose radically simplified lines and colours echoed the unschooled art of the rustic and native cultures he loved. After his famously disastrous stay with Vincent van Gogh in southern France, Gauguin escaped European civilization for the Polynesian islands. Immersing himself in the culture, he produced a series of radiant canvases and powerful sculptures – his last great works. From his childhood in Peru to his experiences in Tahiti, the story of Gauguin's life is recounted in authoritative text by an expert on the Post-Impressionists and compelling imagery by an award-winning illustrator.

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Muchos propietarios creen que es necesario dedicar muchas horas al día para adiestrar a un cachorro y no es así, en este libro vera como invirtiendo 5 minutos cada día sacará mas provecho. Adiestrar al cachorro en 5 minutos le mostrará cómo usar la habilidad para comunicarse con los perros, para trabajar con un animal muy joven. Aprenderá a educar al perro durante cortos periodos de atención y a obtener de él nuevos comportamientos con cada sesión de cinco minutos. Este libro se ocupará de asuntos frecuentes relativos al comportamiento de los cachorros, de los cuidados generales, del adiestramiento y de cómo evitar futuros problemas de comportamiento. Los procedimientos de este libro le ayudarán a tener un cachorro excelente que le proporcionará años de alegrías y compañerismo.Feliz adiestramiento!

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A esta raza muchos aficionados la describen como "el perro con un cerebro humano". El Schnauzer es un animal que nos emociona al verlo y al tenerlo. La pulcra y nítida belleza de esta raza es impresionante. La personalidad vital e individualista del Schnauzer hace que sea todo un placer vivir con uno. Por supuesto, el muy inteligente cerebro que se encuentra en el interior de su cuerpo veloz, activo y ágil hace que esta raza, al ser adiestrada correctamente, sea un perro de trabajo muy sensato y fiable. Para ello, la clave es un adiestramiento correcto.

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Esta nueva obra de la colección "Excellence. Razas de hoy" proporciona la más actual y completa información sobre los orígenes, estándar,temperamento y características del Bichon Maltés. Junto a un texto altamente informativo, escrito con claridad y precisión se presentan innumerables fotografías a todo color, así como un gran número de tablas y cuadros resaltados para una fácil y rápida consulta.

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Johnny Johnson has been awarded an MBE for his remarkable services in World War II'I was anxious to fight. Hitler was the bastard who had started all this and he needed sorting out. We were under threat. Everything we stood for: our country, our families and our way of life was being attacked by this maniac. He could not be allowed to win. So for me and many, many others like me, there was no alternative. We were in a pickle and something had to be done.’Johnny Johnson is 95 years old and one of very few men who can recall first-hand the most daring and ingenious air raid of all time. He can also vividly remember his childhood spent working on a farm with his controlling father, the series of events that led him to the RAF and the rigorous training that followed. But it was his decision to join 617 Squadron, and the consequences, that have truly stayed etched in his mind. On 16 May 1943, Johnny, alongside 132 specially selected comrades, took off from Scampton airbase in Lincolnshire. For six weeks they had been trained to fulfil one mission that was near impossible: to destroy three dams deep within Germany’s Ruhr Valley. It was a daring task but, against the odds, Johnny and his crew survived. Sadly, 53 comrades did not.For the first time, Johnny relives every moment of that fatal night – and the devastating aftermath. He recalls with unique wit and insight the difficult training conducted in secrecy, the race against time to release the bombs, and the sheer strength and bravery shown by a small unit faced with great adversity and uncertainty. Embodying a whole squadron, and leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come, Johnny’s story is like no other.

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Werden Sie zu einer großartigen Führungskraft und entfesseln Sie das eigene besondere Potenzial sowie das Ihrer Leute und des Unternehmens! Wie das geht? Mit der „Führung mit sicherer Basis“ (Secure Base Leadership). Bauen Sie Vertrauen auf und konzentrieren Sie sich auf die Unterstützung von Engagement und das Schaffen innovationsfördernder Konditionen im Unternehmen. Verbinden Sie den Aspekt von „sich kümmern“ mit dem Aspekt von „etwas wagen“. Somit verringern Sie die Sorgen und Ängste Ihrer Mitarbeiter und steigern das gesunde Risiko. Das Ergebnis sind herausragende Leistungen. Das Buch von Kohlrieser, Goldsworthy und Coombe zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie zu einer solchen außergewöhnlichen Führungskraft werden können – egal wo Sie arbeiten, mit wem Sie arbeiten, wie groß Ihr Budget ist oder wie viel Unterstützung Sie bekommen. Jeder kann bestimmte Fähigkeiten entwickeln und einen Weg finden, nachhaltige Ergebnisse durch inspirierende Beziehungen zu erreichen. Sie auch!

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Christianity has an image problem. Christians are supposed to represent Christ to the world. But according to the latest report card, something has gone terribly wrong. Using descriptions like "hypocritical," "insensitive," and "judgmental," young Americans share an impression of Christians that's nothing short of . . . unChristian. Groundbreaking research into the perceptions of people aged 16-29 reveals that Christians have taken several giant steps backward in one of their most important assignments. The surprising details of the study, commissioned by the Fermi Project and conducted by The Barna Group, are presented with uncompromising honesty in unChristian. Find out why these negative perceptions exist, learn how to reverse them in a Christlike manner, and discover practical examples of how Christians can positively contribute to culture. Now available in trade paper.

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