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This is a new edition of the popular guidebook to the magnificent climbing found on the Pembrokeshire Coast in South Wales. The information is presented in the full colour Rockfax style with extensive route descriptions, maps, photo-topos and symbols. The guidebook is enticingly illustrated with many stunning action photographs. This is the 2009, 2nd edition. North Coast - Carreg-y-Barcud, Porth-y-Ffynnon, St. Non's Bay, Craig Caerfai, Porth Clais. Range East - Flimstone Bay Area, Crystal Slabs, Mosaic Wall, Mewsford, Crickmail, Triple Overhang Buttress, The Castle, Rusty Walls, Misty Walls, Box Zawn, Saddle Head, Bosherston Head, Huntsman's Leap, Stennis Head, Stennis Ford, Chapel Point, Trevallen, St. Govan's, and, St. Govan's East. Stackpole and Lydstep - Mowing Word, Stackpole, Mother Carey's Kitchen.

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Sharing a conviction that we all have a powerful need to belong, to be attached to people, places and projects, and that social and political processes must reflect that, the contributors to this volume provide a dialogue between the psychological and the social - a political grasp of human needs.

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Induction of DNA damage by sunlight is a major deleterious event in living organisms. Recent developments have dramatically improved our understanding of the photochemical processes involved at the sub-picosecond time scale and along with next generation sequencing and data processing has generated a need for a complete up-to-date coverage of the field. Written in an accessible and comprehensive manner, DNA Photodamage will appeal to all scientists working in the area whether specialists in the discipline or not and provides a complete coverage of the field, from ultrafast spectroscopy to biomedical research. Bridging the gap between photophysical and photochemical research on model systems, and in vivo and in vitro biological studies, this book aims to identify the most important research trends in the field and review their major findings.

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Provides a comprehensive introduction to the political system and processes of western Europe. Demonstrates clearly that political decisions are made in the context of specific historical developments, geographical constraints and social demands. Fully updated to take account of the recent French, British and Italian general elections as well as the momentous changes that have taken place in global politics as a result of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and the preparations for EU enlargement. Chapters on the European Union and democracy in western Europe have been substantially revised to take account of globalisation and recent political corruption issues.

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A beguiling new reimagining of one of the most ancient and mysterious origin myths of human civilization'The Flood didn't come suddenly as a big surprise. It came at the end of a long, tormented story. Men just went on multiplying and the noise they made was ever more irksome . . . I remember days of desperation.'A long time ago, the gods grew tired of humans and decided to send a flood to destroy them. But Ea, the god of fresh underground water, didn't agree. He advised one of his devotees, Utnapishtim, to build a quadrangular boat to house humans and animals, and saved these living creatures from the Flood.Rather than punish Utnapishtim for his disobedience, Enlil, King of the gods, granted the mortal eternal life and banished him to the island of Dilmun. Thousands of years later, when Sinbad the Sailor is shipwrecked and arrives on that very same island, the two begin a conversation about courage, loss, salvation and sacrifice.Following Calasso's masterful retelling of ancient Greek myths in The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony and Indic myths in Ka, this richly imaginative work delves into the crucible of our collective consciousness to reimagine the origin stories of one of the earliest human civilizations.

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The promotional history of Rolls-Royce motor cars from the company’s beginnings in 1904 to the outbreak of World War II has been exhaustively researched and documented in these pages. When Charles Rolls met Henry Royce in May 1904 and drove the Royce car, he recognised his future partner for the engineering genius he was – but that was not enough to develop a successful business. Rolls-Royce needed to establish their reputation in a crowded field. Claude Johnson, the firm’s managing director, was the man responsible for crafting every aspect of the promotion of the cars and the company until his death in 1926 and he set a lasting standard for Rolls-Royce publicity. The story of the constant battle for recognition on both sides of the Atlantic and the different approaches used in each market is related, highlighting the outstanding variety and quality of Rolls-Royce’s illustrated advertising, and how the company used it to attract the most demanding customers. The many strands of promotion that Rolls-Royce used are pulled together, from publicity for success in races and trials, through advertising in important magazines and influential newspapers, to beautifully produced pamphlets and catalogues. It shows the unique Rolls-Royce style: publicising independent press reports and unsolicited testimonials on the quality of the cars, and detailed explanations of the engineering standards and the expertise that created that quality. It also goes behind the scenes, reporting on rare minutes from the Advertising Committee during the 1930s that reveal the decisions that led to some of the finest examples of the company’s promotional work. This book promises enthusiasts a feast for the eyes and hours of entertaining reading.

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Mum is teaching her puppies how to be helpful and they are learning how to share, how to have good manners, how to be tidy and more. This book follows the story of the dog family as the puppies grow, but it provides lots of advice on behaviour for its human readers. For children progressing through book bands, the book is suitable for children reading at book band 7: Turquoise.The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and bought to life through a relatable animal guide and bright and gently humorous illustrations. The books have lots of good advice for human children and a little bit of learning about the animal world, to keep things interesting for young animal lovers. Titles in the series: Dog's Guide to Helping Others Sloth's Guide to Keeping Calm Kangaroo's Guide to Keeping Fit Lemur's Guide to Healthy Eating Koala's Guide to Sleep Leopard's Guide to Keeping Fit Panda's Guide to Mental Wellbeing Elephant's Guide to Making Friends

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Just in time for the 2020 election, the bestselling chapter book series continues with the newest Questioneer, Sofia Valdez Miss Lila Greer announces it's time for Grade Two to get a class pet, and she wants the kids to participate in choosing which one. After all, they will all have to share the responsibility of caring for it. The class narrows it down to two options: Team Turtle and Team Bird. Sofia is named Election Commissioner, in charge of overseeing a fair and honest election between the two teams. There's a class-wide campaign, complete with posters, articles, and speeches. Then it's time for the election! But when the votes are counted, there's a tie, and one vote is missing. How will the class break the tie? And what happened to the vanishing vote? It's up to Sofia Valdez and the Questioneers to restore democracy!

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Creativity meets curiosity and critical thinking in Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects, the new hands-on STEM project book from the #1 New York Times bestselling team behind Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist. Iggy Peck has one passion: building. His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, though they’re sometimes surprised by his materials—who could forget the tower he built of dirty diapers? This empowering workbook book features art and the characters from the picture book Iggy Peck, Architect, and it will inspire young readers with activities of all kinds.Iggy Peck takes readers through more than forty exciting STEM and design projects, from drafting and doodling to building and blueprints. Aspiring architects and young dreamers will get a sense of the unique mix of science, technology, and art skills used to create lasting structures. Packed with the same quirky humor and gorgeous illustrations that made Iggy Peck, Architect a favorite with kids, parents, and educators, the project book will appeal to fans who crave more from Miss Lila Greer’s clever class. In this interactive activity book, kids will have the chance to: Imagine a brand-new cityscape Invent energy-saving gizmos Design a dwelling on Mars Draw a gargoyle Build a bridge out of marshmallows and spaghetti And much more! Iggy Peck, Rosie Revere, and Ada Twist have earned their places among the most beloved children’s book characters, and they have inspired countless kids and adults to follow their dreams and passions. In Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects, the follow-up to Rosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold Engineers, kids will continue their STEM education and strengthen their spatial reasoning skills. Old fans and new readers alike will find inspiration and encouragement from everyone’s favorite precocious young architect, Iggy Peck.

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Will the cat nap in the basket? The Cat Naps is part of the Rocket Phonics range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics builds a firm foundation in word reading through fresh and fully decodable phonics books for Pink A to Orange band. Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers. Each book features useful notes and activities to support reading at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 4-5 years

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CHILD, FAMILY, SCHOOL, COMMUNITY: SOCIALIZATION AND SUPPORT, now in its Eleventh Edition, offers an excellent introduction to socialization grounded in a powerful conceptual framework--Urie Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Model of Human Development. Examining how the school, family and community influence children's socialization, this trusted text addresses complex issues in a clear, comprehensive fashion. An enjoyable read, the text packed with meaningful, timely examples and effective learning tools to help you understand and apply key concepts. A sensitive presentation of diversity issues encompasses culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and special needs. Newly updated throughout, the Eleventh Edition features a strong emphasis on NAEYC and NASW standards, as well as a new focus on cooperative learning strategies and real-world applications to expand on what you learn in the classroom.

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A cute series thought for the littlest ones: through this funny board books children will learn a bit more about themselves and the parts of their bodies. The books include flaps to lift, fun texts and a very modern graphic layout. What are the different parts for? How do they move? Cute board books for children to understand how their bodies work. Each book has a game proposal at the end, for children to play with their parents to earn awareness on their bodies. Ages: 3 plus

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The Grammar Book provides students with extra practice covering all points of the Student Book

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Tourette's Syndrome (TS) is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder affecting up to 1% of the population. It is characterised by motor and vocal tics, and upsetting anti-social behaviour such as involuntary swearing and obscene gestures. This second edition of Tourette Syndrome: The Facts explains the causes of the syndrome, how it is diagnosed, and how to cope if you or a relative has been recently diagnosed. It provides information on the treatment and therapies that are available, and advice and on how individuals can manage their symptoms. It clearly explains the different presentations that can affected individuals, covering a spectrum from very mild to more uncommon severe forms of TS, and also discusses disorders that can be mistaken for TS. This edition contains a new chapters focussing on 'Education, employment and empowerment', and famous and successful people who achieved their goals despite their diagnosis. Essential reading for Tourette's sufferers, their relatives and friends, Tourette's Syndrome: The Facts will also be of use to clinicians, GPs, schoolteachers, and anyone seeking an accessible introduction to the disorder.

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An immersive and mesmerizing narrative that reimagines the Mesopotamian myth of the Great FloodA long time ago, the gods grew tired of humans and decided to send a flood to destroy them. But Ea, the god of fresh underground water, didn't agree. He advised one of his devotees, Utnapishtim, to build a quadrangular boat to house humans and animals, and saved these living creatures from the Flood.Rather than punish Utnapishtim for his disobedience, Enlil, King of the gods, granted the mortal eternal life and banished him to the island of Dilmun. Thousands of years later, when Sinbad the Sailor is shipwrecked and arrives on that very same island, the two begin a conversation about courage, loss, salvation and sacrifice.

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Up-to-date guidance for conducting a successfulM&A for banks and financial institutionsThe simmering economic climate since the financial crisis faces a front of new competition and sweeping regulatory reforms expected to drive the U.S. banking sector into consolidation in the next ten years. Capitalizing on the upcoming opportunities will take strategically focused preparation. The Art of Bank M&A is the unprecedented guide to mastering the merger and acquisition of a bank and any other financial institution.M&A transactions involving financial businesses take place in a framework of regulation, which makes them greatly different from those of commercial companies. The specialized coverage in this one-of-a-kind guide givesyou an insider's interpretation of the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, along with the most popular techniques and strategies used to shed and acquire financial entities within the regulation. Straightforward explanations and instructive examples from the real world reveal: Major changes in banking law and unique considerations for bank holding companies The why and how of bank M&As, including how banks achieve growth and value How to value and validate financial businesses, including the basic steps for determining a price range topurchase a bank Trends in practices, controversy, and reporting for transborder bank M&As, including a convenient summary of inbound and outbound transaction regulations Where to find opportunity in distressed and insolvent banks M&A is the most powerful and risky weapon in financial strategy, and like other books in The Art of M&A series, this latest title gives you everything you need to be savvy in the M&A arena. To prepare for the coming surgein bank mergers and acquisitions, turn to the unmatched, sector-specific guidance in The Art of Bank M&A.Whether you're a senior bank manager, a government regulator, or an individual investor, The Art of Bank M&A covers everything you need to know about the unique economic structures of banks and financial institutions and the federal regulations they must operatewithin. Sweeping changes brought on by the Dodd-Frank Act as well as the new economic environment still emerging from the 2007–2009 financial crisis makes this timely guide a must-read for everyone involved in banking and M&A.From valuing a business entity to post-merger integration, this conveniently organized guide walks you through every important step of a bank M&A, including: The regulatory framework of bank mergers, and the strategies and standards driving the transaction The reasons behind banks combining their resources,processes, and responsibilities through mergers How to put a price on the value one financial entity brings to another How banks create value through synergy 250 critical questions on the minds of today's forward-thinking professionals Even if you're not directly involved in M&A transactions, this book provides both institutional and individual investors with useful information on the latest investment vehicles and strategies for making money on bank stocks.Before opportunity washes away, learn The Art of Bank M&A.

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A fun-filled eco picture book based on the classic Christmas song! On the first day of Christmas, what did Santa see?A star that had broken in three! Christmas spirit is in the air and all the animals are feeling the cheer. But in the excitement, what has happened to the forest? There is litter EVERYWHERE! Appalled by what he sees, Santa writes a letter to his animal friends asking them to clear up. And over the course of twelve fun-filled days, they work together to do just that! Based on the sing-along festive rhyme The Twelve Days of Christmas – and the perfect introduction to recycling and reusing for a new generation.

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Meet Dirty Bertie – a boy with nose-pickingly disgusting habits! He's full to bursting with madcap plans and crazy ideas, and if it's trouble you're after, look no further – Bertie's sure to be up to his neck in it. Bertie devises a new scheme for making filthy lucre, has a sickly time at the fairground and manages to teach a toddler her first word: Bum!

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The UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The Pirelli skyscraper in Milan. The Palazetto dello Sport in Rome. The "soaring beauty" of Pier Luigi Nervi's visionary designs and buildings changed cityscapes in the twentieth century. His uncanny ingenuity with reinforced concrete, combined with a gift for practical problem solving, revolutionized the use of open internal space in structures like arenas and concert halls. Aesthetics and Technology in Building: The Twenty-First-Century Edition introduces Nervi's ideas about architecture and engineering to a new generation of students and admirers. More than 200 photographs, details, drawings, and plans show how Nervi put his ideas into practice. Expanding on the seminal 1961 Norton Lectures at Harvard, Nervi analyzes various functional and construction problems. He also explains how precast and cast-in-place concrete can answer demands for economy, technical and functional soundness, and aesthetic perfection. Throughout, he uses his major projects to show how these now-iconic buildings emerged from structural truths and far-sighted construction processes. This new edition features dozens of added images, a new introduction, and essays by Joseph Abram, Roberto Einaudi, Alberto Bologna, Gabriele Neri, and Hans-Christian Schink on Nervi's life, work, and legacy.

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En la actualidad, es creciente la demanda de intervención con adolescentes en contextos psicológicos, educativos y sociales, por ello, los profesionales de estos ámbitos precisan de herramientas prácticas que puedan dar respuesta a las dificultades que surgen en esta etapa evolutiva. Más allá de las dificultades asociadas a este momento del desarrollo, la adolescencia es un periodo caracterizado por una inmensa efervescencia cerebral, donde se forjan buena parte de los recursos del individuo adulto, por ello, resulta clave contar con técnicas para desarrollar las potencialidades de los jóvenes y tratar de ofrecer propuestas que desbloqueen dinámicas que puedan resultar disfuncionales. Con estas premisas, Adolescentes 2.0 surge como una propuesta de intervención dirigida a profesionales de ayuda, donde se ofrecen estrategias que han resultado útiles y se desgranan herramientas generadoras de cambio a través del fomento de relaciones de colaboración con los adolescentes y sus familias.

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Un original libro en formato cuadrado con una caja que contiene cinco animalitos. La caja (como fondo) y el libro (como base) hacen de escenario (una granja), para que el niño pueda jugar con las figuritas sobre él. En cada página se le pide al niño que busque en la caja a un animalito y haga algo con él (que lo coloque junto a sus hermanitos, por ejemplo, que salte la valla, etc.). También debe imitar los sonidos que hacen los animales, nombrar los colores o contar.

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Una colección de cuentos clásicos con divertidos y variados pictogramas que facilitarán y amenizarán la lectura a los más pequeños. El texto sencillo y las coloridas ilustraciones harán que niños y adultos disfruten juntos.

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Ejercita tu mente con esta increíble colección de ilusiones ópticas que ponen a prueba tu percepción. Con un poco de paciencia descubrirás una dimensión alucinante... y no creerás lo que ven tus ojos!

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En un tiempo en que los límites de lo realizable se hacen cada vez más claros, muchas personas se preguntan por las raíces de la existencia. Las preguntas por el origen y el fundamento de la vida están pasando de nuevo a ocupar más el centro de la reflexión.Romano Guardini intentó señalar una respuesta a esas preguntas en textos clásicos y siempre actuales que ofrecen orientación a los que buscan tanto en las preguntas como en la oración.El conocido filósofo de la religión alumbra una importante fuente de la espiritualidad cristiana en La sabiduría de los salmos. En los salmos, tan diferentes entre sí, puede llevarse ante la presencia de Dios toda alabanza, toda pasión y toda rabia. No por eso se toca la libertad de Dios: él es siempre el Señor y el Juez. En este encuentro frente a frente está el fundamento de la liberación humana.Romano Guardini nacido en 1885 y fallecido en 1968, fue docente en las universidades de Bonn, Berlín, Tubinga y Múnich, donde ocupó la cátedra de Co

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La obra aborda el análisis de la comunicación política desde una perspectiva novedosa al combinar una aproximación académica y profesional. Ello permite realizar un adecuado tratamiento de algunos de sus principales conceptos, como los efectos de la comunicación en el comportamiento de los ciudadanos, con otros que resultan novedosos, como la formulación de la tesis de la democratización de la comunicación política o el tratamiento de la ética en la comunicación. Del mismo modo, y desde una perspectiva práctico-profesional, se presentan herramientas como el storytelling o los grassroots, y estrategias como la actividad del lobbying o la gestión de la comunicación en situaciones de crisis. Todo ello sin olvidar uno de los principales focos de atención de la comunicación política: la organización de las campañas electorales y, muy especialmente, las campañas digitales.Los contenidos son abordados por profesores de Ciencia Política y de Comunicación, y profesionales del sector que ofr

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Como diccionario teológico, histórico y sistemático, esta obra refleja el último estadio del desarrollo de la investigación actual acerca de la historia de la Iglesia, en su contexto temporal y geográfico. A fin de comprender la Iglesia cristiana en su apariencia actual y formarse una opinión al respecto es imprescindible disponer de conocimientos sólidos acerca de la continuidad, complejidad y relatividad de los procesos eclesiásticos a lo largo de los tiempos.

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El Papado como concreción histórica del ministerio de Pedro está llamado hoy en día a una reforma y revisión de su configuración histórica y a una discusión sobre su contenido teológico a la luz de su origen, según el testimonio bíblico y los documentos de la Iglesia primitiva. Sobre este trasfondo, se hace necesario un conocimiento de las estructuras que se han desarrollado a lo largo de la historia como también de quienes fueron sus impulsores; este conocimiento hará posible una participación madura en la discusión en el seno del cristianismo.Como su título indica, este Diccionario de los papas y del papado incluye una referencia a cada uno de los papas y antipapas de la historia de la Iglesia y el conjunto temático en el que se tratan aspectos relacionados con el Papado, tanto de índole geográfica (p. ej., Roma), como jurídico-canónica (p. ej., Elección papal), organizativo-institucional (p. ej., Curia romana), teológico-sistemática (p. ej., Infalibilidad), como temas relacionad

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Este libro aborda comparativamente las dos obras capitales de las literaturas española y argentina a partir de una teoría general de las matrices narrativas que subyacen a todas las formas posibles de relatos ficcionales y no ficcionales. Don Quijote y Martín Fierro son analizados en aquellos aspectos de su configuración psíquica y actancial que remiten a cada una de las tres matrices básicas de la teoría (cosmogónica, heroica, novelesca), lo cual permite ubicarlos al cabo en una zona de transición, intersección o indefinición entre el heroísmo de la segunda matriz y el antiheroísmo de la tercera, transición tensa y agónica, capaz de reconvertir a personajes ya incapaces de todo heroísmo factual o real en transfigurados héroes discursivos o verbales. La dialéctica que ambas obras postulan entre armas y letras o entre el cuchillo y el canto brinda así la clave interpretativa de un destino novelesco que convierte a los fracasados de los hechos y la acción en triunfadores del discurso y l

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