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Best known for his depictions of young dancers on the stage and in the studio, Degas was an accomplished draughtsman and portraitist of superb emotional depth. Much of his work eschewed bright colors and spontaneity for carefully studied interiors and scenes of daily life. This book explores the full range of Degas's work, from his celebrated paintings of dancers and depictions of cafe life to his pencil sketches and wax and bronze sculptures. Stunning reproductions help readers understand many aspects of Degas's oeuvre, such as his gift for capturing movement, the ways he drew inspiration from Japanese prints and Old Masters, and his experiments with color and form. A biographical text traces Degas's life from his studies at the École des Beaux-Arts and his early history paintings to his friendships with Cassatt and Manet, his reliance on painting dancers to keep him financially afloat, and his lonely, final days in Paris. Accessible and engaging, this exploration of Degas's life and art looks beyond his well-known works to reveal a talented and complicated genius.

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Although Salvador Dalí’s characteristically provocative behavior and bizarre pictorial language made him an outlier in high society, his body of work reflects his century’s most important innovations and concerns. This introduction to Dalí’s work features dozens of exquisite reproductions as it traces the artist’s development, life and career. Readers will learn how he was influenced by contemporaries Miró, Ernst, and de Chirico as well as by Raphael and Gaudí. It explores his early adoption of Surrealism, his fascination with the subconscious, and his antipathy toward war. It illustrates how Dalí’s return to the Catholic church and his interest in nuclear and atomic physics was manifested in his paintings; how he experimented in film and, later, even created holograms. By making Dalí’s often perplexing art accessible to audiences of every level, this engaging introduction helps readers understand why he remains one of the most influential—and imitated—artists of all time.

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Dive into the grand adventure of two young royals seeking to end the war between their two kingdoms in what Kirkus calls, A Sapphic fantasy romance series-opener brimming with blood and longing.Climb the tower. Kill the princess. Evhen, princess—no, queen—of Vodaeard, is on a revenge mission. After witnessing her parents'' brutal murder by the king of Marama and the horror of his undead army, she''s vowed to kill his daughter. It''ll be poetic justice and also take away his supernatural edge in the war. But when she realizes the princess might be an ignorant pawn, she changes course and hides her royal identity—after all, she can''t trust an enemy, no matter how beautiful she is. Stay alive. Break the curse. Princess Kalei of Marama is moon-blessed, allowing her to resurrect her kingdom''s loyal subjects. But when she''s attacked in her safe lighthouse by a fiery pirate, her worldview is shattered once she learns

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When George leaves his sick wife, Sophie, and flies out to meet Thea at Everest Base camp, their goals seem simple: to continue an affair and to climb the highest mountain in the world. But when a sherpa guide and an elusive photographer join them, they enter a mysterious territory of ghosts.This ground-breaking play opened at the Crucible Theatre (Studio) in March 2000.

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Gotham City is under siege by terrorists, and Batman is determined to find the source. But when Boston Brand tries to intervene, he discovers an even more disturbing and deadly truth: the terrorists are led by an inhuman monster. Ra's al Ghul has volunteered his own private security force to aid the GCPD, and now they are the only thing standing between nuclear terror and the townspeople. But al Ghul's true goal is hidden from everyone's eyes. He will destroy the city and kill Batman -- this time for good. Watching in horror is...Bruce Wayne? Collects Batman vs. Ra's Al Ghul issues #1-6.

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A clear, factual and accessible guide to the 45th President of the USA and his time in office

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Everyone know that Britain has a Queen, but who is she and what does she do? How do you become a Queen and who will be Head of State next?This book answers these questions as well as looking at the roles of other royal family members.A timeline at the back of the book shows the full history of the British Royal Family.For children aged 7 and up who are interested in learning about the modern British Royal Family.Title in this series:The QueenWilliam and KatePrince CharlesHarry and Meghan

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In this fun graphic novel, a talented young chef is selected to participate in a baking reality show and finds herself mixed up in spicy competition, bitter rivalry, and sweet romanceIn Leisl Adams’s debut graphic novel, Batter Royale, an aspiring amateur baker enters the toughest, ugliest, most fearsome fight she'll ever experience: a baking reality show.When seventeen-year-old small-town waitress Rose impresses a famous food critic, she and her best friend, Fred, find themselves thrust into the tough world of competitive baking. The contest is an intense ten days of bizarre challenges, and the competition is cutthroat. Some competitors are willing to lie, cheat, and sabotage their way to the top. Rose may be in over her head, but she is determined to show that she can become a top chef. Batter Royale is a fish-out-of-water style romantic comedy about climbing out of the circumstances you're in and making your dreams come true.

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Cheat Sheet and Practice Makes Perfect comes an expanded edition of The Off-Limits Rule - a heartwarming romance about new love and fresh beginnings, with a never-before-seen chapter.Rules are made to be broken - especially for love, right?Lucy Marshall has found rock bottom. After failing to succeed as a single mom in Atlanta, she''s back home and moving in with her older brother Drew. Reconnecting with her support system is the right thing to do, but Lucy can''t help but feel like a failure. Her four-year-old son deserves the world, and all she can give him is a spare bedroom. But Drew is the sweetest uncle, and some quality time might be exactly what they need to start fresh. That is until she meets Cooper, her brother''s incredibly hot best friend.When Drew senses something between the two of them, he puts his foot down on any shenanigans. According to him,

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The Social Communication Intervention Programme (SCIP) is an evidence-based intervention developed to support school aged children (6-11 years) with persistent social communication, pragmatic and language needs. The Social Communication Intervention Programme Manual and Resource provide a theoretical rationale, method and over 150 activities for providing specialist level language intervention for these children.The Social Communication Intervention Programme Manual introduces the SCIP model in which three main intervention components are defined: social understanding/social interpretation, pragmatics, and language processing. The Manual provides a theoretical rationale and a comprehensive set of instructions for a phased approach to intervention. It contains instructions on the full scope of intervention, from development of core pragmatics and social communication skills through to generalisation, including principles and therapy methods

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The perfect game to practice grammar skills learned in the first three years of school, and developed in association with early learning consultants, this educational tool uses fun puzzle pieces to help children construct sentences—no matter how silly their meaning. An exciting game for 1-4 players, children and adults can enjoy it together as the younger players learn about nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more with the help of 124 color-coded cards, and construct an almost endless possibility of sentences. An illustrated instruction sheet helps parents and teachers guide children through the game step by step. It's time to get silly while practicing grammar with the little ones in your life with DK Games: Silly Sentences.

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Go vegan without fear and confusion with this practical guidebook.A vegan diet offers incredible benefits for both your health and the environment. So what’s your excuse for not going vegan? The fear of change? Not sure how to cook without butter, meat, and other animal foods? The fear of never eating burgers again?! Fear not, there are delicious vegetable-based meals in your future! Vegan Diet for Beginners provides a practical and easy-to-understand reference to deliciously transition to a plant-based way of life. You’ll also find amazing recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert—meals so delicious and satisfying, you won’t even miss the bacon! The recipes include: Down-Home Country Tofu Scramble Loaded Oatmeal / Creamy Quinoa Breakfast Cereal Nutty Fruitcake Pancakes Surprisingly Good Green Soup Walnutty Spinach Basil Pesto Black Bean and Roasted Veggie Tacos

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This is the fascinating story of Mary Maguire, a 1930s Australian ingenue who sailed for Hollywood and a fabulous life, only to have her career cut short by scandal and tragedy. Packed with celebrity, history and gossip, AUSTRALIA'S SWEETHEART is perfect for readers of SHEILA and THE RIVIERA SET.Mary Maguire was Australia's first teenage movie star and she captivated Hollywood in the mid 1930s. Mary lived on three continents and was celebrated in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Los Angeles and London. Her life was lived in parallel with seminal incidents of the twentieth century: the Spanish Flu; the Great Depression; the Bodyline series; Australia's early radio, talkies and aviation; Hollywood's Golden Era; the British aristocracy's embrace of European fascism; London's Blitz; and post-war American culture and politics. Mary knew everyone, from Douglas Jardine, Don Bradman, Errol Flynn and Ronald Reagan, to William Randolph Hearst, Maureen O'Sullivan and Judy Garland.AUSTRALIA'S SWEETHEART in an irresistible never-before-told story that captures the glamour of Hollywood and the turbulent times of the twentieth century, with a young woman at its centre.

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Since 1996, Sam Adams's Letter from Wales' column has been appearing in PN Review, one of the most highly-regarded UK poetry magazines, offering insight and appreciation of Welsh writing, culture and history. This landmark volume collects these letters a quarter century of work.

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Takes the reader on a journey through the world built and run by the Romans, from its legendary origins and the growth of the republic to the height of the empire. This title includes stories of interesting characters, important battles and events. It sheds light on Roman themes such as roads and baths, and temples and forums.

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Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this highly anticipated edition of Tales from Watership Down.Return to the warren with this treasured collection of short stories, an epic encore to the timeless classic Watership Down.Dig deeper into the extraordinary inner lives of Bigwig, Dandelion, Fiver, Hazel, and the legendary El-ahrairah steeped in rich tradition and unearth the untold legends, passed down through generations, that shaped their destinies. . .

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A journal of self-discovery. Be Honest journal is a self-enquiry tool for discovering the real you. It is a space in which to express your inner thoughts and feelings, which might feel uncomfortable, inappropriate or self-indulgent, but which are all opportunities for growth. What is it that you really want to say? What is it that you truly want to do? And who do you want to be? Through journaling, you can peel back the layers of the person you show to the world, drop the act and write a new story. Decisions become easier and swifter as you learn how to consult your inner guides and politely ignore your inner critics. You can practice expressing difficult emotions like anger within the safety of lines on a page before you try it out in the real world. You can be honest about your needs and your passions, what really bugs you and why you put up with that s**t. You will discover your gifts, expand your potential and challenge yourself to gro

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Phoebe Katz is back on a new mission to save Olympus and undo the fallout from her first visit. Damian has troubling news—the epic mythology stories in the books are changing. Instead of Perseus slaying Medusa and becoming a hero, the books now say he’s turned to stone. Worse, thanks to Phoebe slaying the Nemean lion and the Lernean hydra to complete the Eye of Zeus, Hercules failed his first two trials—which means he’s not the immortal hero he’s supposed to be. After speaking with the oracle who brought her to New York, Phoebe learns that without great heroes, the entire fabric of Greek mythology is in peril. She must go back to Olympus and right the history she wrecked. To do that, she must embark on a quest to collect the items she will need to help Perseus defeat Medusa, including the curved blade the Argus Slayer, the winged shoes of Hermes, and Hades’s Helmet of Invisibility, and convince Hercules to complete his new trials without giving up—despite the efforts of a powerful force that will stop at nothing to see the demi-god children of Zeus destroyed. Can Phoebe collect the items she needs and save Olympus once again?

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Founded on 20 years of experience in women's shelters and sexual assault centers, this striking overview addresses the oppressive hierarchies and abuses of authority witnessed in these settings. From the separation between clients and management to an executive director misusing power, this study shows how the most egalitarian, community-based, healthy, and peaceful group of women can be destroyed by an agency managed according to male, corporate principles. Searching for answers to these issues, this shocking survey is a heartbreaking reminder of the burden many women still carry, even within the walls of established sanctuaries.

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Learn the principles and practices of ethics as applied to civil and structural engineeringThis comprehensive textbook looks at ethics through the lens of civil and structural engineering. Written by a practicing engineer and experienced author, Ethics in Civil and Structural Engineering: Professional Responsibility and Standard of Care uses known standards of professional care, ethical codes of conduct, court opinions, and case studies to connect core concepts to real-world professional practices. You will get strategies for ethically approaching pivotal issues, including environmental sustainability, resilient construction, professional responsibility, business and interpersonal relationships, and dispute resolution.Coverage includes: An overview of ethics and morality Defining and understanding competence A clear outline of engineering ethics Consideration of degrees of negligence Dealing with uncertainty and assessing error Professional responsibility Legal expectation of care in practice Ethical considerations with codes and regulations Historical development of ethical thought Justification for competent and ethical choices Case studies in ethics and standard of care Ethics and sustainability The globally conscious engineer

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