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Headline Publishing Group Ah Couldnae Believe Ma Ears
Book Synopsis''She always had high hopes for him. Did he manage to graduate after his resits?''''Him?! He''s thick. Would be as useless as a lifeguard in a carwash.''This is a classic collection of the best humour that Scotland has to offer - off-the-cuff and straight from the street. Packed full of wit and verbal gags, you won''t even believe most of them. Bestselling author Allan Morrison has spent months surreptitiously eavesdropping and collating over 500 of the best one-liners to produce this incredible collection, an ideal stocking filler to help you chuckle Christmas away.''When''s the next bus then, dearie?''''Oh, not for an hour.''''Ach, it''ll not take me long to wait for that.''Trade Review'Loved, loved, loved...this brilliant collection of conversations overheard in Scotland's towns and cities' * Daily Record *
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AuthorHouse My Magic Ears
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Lulu.com Ears
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Headline Publishing Group Believe
Book Synopsis''I found my power when I realized it was within me, within my skin and within my soul. It just needed to be set free.'' Leigh-Anne Pinnock''s life changed overnight when she became part of the first ever girl band to win the X-Factor. The multi-platinum selling supergroup Little Mix, went on to become one of the biggest girl bands of all time.Launched into chart-topping global fame, Leigh-Anne was living her childhood dream of becoming a popstar. But behind the scenes, as a Black woman within an industry and team with little diversity, Leigh-Anne was struggling with her identity and felt completely lost. In her highly anticipated memoir, Leigh-Anne shares her journey from growing up in a mixed-race family in Britain to taking the pop world by storm. Honest and direct, she reveals the challenges and prejudices that stood in her path and how she overcame them by embracing her own power. Sharing the experiences and lessons that have sha
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HarperCollins Publishers Believe Me
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Headline Publishing Group Believe
Book Synopsis''I found my power when I realized it was within me, within my skin and within my soul. It just needed to be set free.'' Leigh-Anne Pinnock''s life changed overnight when she became part of the first ever girl band to win the X-Factor. The multi-platinum selling supergroup Little Mix, went on to become one of the biggest girl bands of all time.Launched into chart-topping global fame, Leigh-Anne was living her childhood dream of becoming a popstar. But behind the scenes, as a Black woman within an industry and team with little diversity, Leigh-Anne was struggling with her identity and felt completely lost. In her highly anticipated memoir, Leigh-Anne shares her journey from growing up in a mixed-race family in Britain to taking the pop world by storm. Honest and direct, she reveals the challenges and prejudices that stood in her path and how she overcame them by embracing her own power. Sharing the experiences and lessons that have shaped Leigh-Anne, this book will empower us all to challenge the status quo, stand up for what we believe in and go after our dreams.
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Penguin Books Ltd Believe Me
Book SynopsisGet to know a national icon in Eddie Izzard''s hilarious and dazzling autobiography''Comic genius . . . Entertainment incarnate'' Telegraph______Star of stage and screen. Tireless supporter of charity. Marathon runner. Political campaigner.Fashion icon. Human.There is no one quite like Eddie Izzard. This is the story of how she broke through.Her relentless optimism has led her to always do things her own way, even if it didn''t work the first time, and her incredible self-belief has pushed her to keep on trying, even if it didn''t work the second or third time either.Whether she was putting on teddy bear shows on boarding school beds or swordfighting on the streets of London, Eddie never stopped trying to achieve her dreams of becoming a performer.Brimming with her distinctively surreal humour and disarming candour, Believe Me tells the story of a person who never took no for an answer.___Trade ReviewKing of the Universe . . . Comic genius . . . Entertainment incarnate * Telegraph *Izzard is Wikipedia in heels. He's made his career out of hilarious, dizzying, surreal routines held up by their own daft logic . . . A force of nature * Radio Times *A comedy gem * Guardian *Izzard has a knack for reducing centuries' worth of history to just a few exquisite words (the Romans were just 'fascist plumbers', for example) * Time Out *The funniest man in England -- John CleeseThe funniest man in, well, pretty much all of the known universe * Los Angeles Times *A consistent intelligence underpins Izzard's whimsy * Chortle *
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Semiotext (E) I Could Not Believe It: The 1979 Teenage Diaries
Book SynopsisA remarkable time capsule of Simi Valley, 1979, written before the author would become one of LA’s most influential artists of subsequent decades.When Sean DeLear died prematurely in Vienna in 2017, his friends discovered—among other treasures—an extensive diary kept at the age of fourteen. Still living with his Christian parents in the notoriously racist Los Angeles suburb of Simi Valley, Sean wrote almost every day about crushes and hustling, waterbeds, blackmail, Donna Summer, gloryholes, racism, and shoplifting gay porn. DeLear would go on to become the frontman for the Los Angeles punk/powerpop band Glue. He was a punk musician, visual artist, intercontinental scenester, video vixen, party host, marijuana farmer, and sometime-collaborator of artists such as Kembra Pfahler and Vaginal Davis. DeLear’s forgotten diaries capture a moment in Los Angeles underground and queer history when, as his friend the writer Cesar Padilla notes, “It wasn’t cool at all to be trans, gay, queer or whatever. Those words weren’t even in the vocabulary.” I Could Not Believe It, Padilla continues, “is a raw fearless innocent gay Black kid’s journey coming out into life at an incredible pre-AIDS period. It’s not cognizant of being literature. It’s as naïve and forthcoming as it gets. It wasn’t written with the desire to be published so Sean didn’t hold back. Sean’s goal was to be true to himself.”
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Penguin Random House Group Believe
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HarperCollins Publishers Believe Me
Book SynopsisThe breath-taking and heart-pounding final instalment in the New York Times bestselling fantasy series SHATTER ME.Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Victoria Aveyard and Leigh Bardugo.The brand new and devastatingly romantic final instalment in the bestselling SHATTER ME series.Juliette and Warner fought hard to take down the Reestablishment once and for all. Life in the aftermath isn't easy, as they and their friends at the Sanctuary work with their limited resources to stabilize the world.Warner has his sights set on more than just politics. Since he proposed to Juliette two weeks ago, he's been eager to finally marry her, the person he loves more than anything and has endured so much to be with. But with so much chaos around them, it's been nearly impossible for them to have a wedding. And even Juliette has been distracted by everything they need to do.At long last, Warner and Juliette's future together is within reach, but the world continues to try to pull them apart. Will they finally be able to be happily, officially, together?Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Tahereh Mafi''s bestselling Shatter Me series with Believe Me!Praise for the Shatter Me series:Dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense. I dare you to stop reading. Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures seriesAddictive, intense, and oozing with romance. I''m envious. I couldn''t put it down. Lauren Kate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen seriesTahereh Mafi''s bold, inventive prose crackles with raw emotion. A thrilling, high-stakes saga of self-discovery and forbidden love, the Shatter Me series is a must-read for fans of dystopian young adult literature or any literature! -Ransom Riggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Miss Peregrine''s Home for Peculiar ChildrenTrade ReviewAddictive, intense, and oozing with romance. I'm envious. I couldn't put it down.', Lauren Kate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen series 'Dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense. I dare you to stop reading.', Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures series 'IGNITE ME really does ignite all five of your senses. It blows your mind and makes you hungry for more of its amazing characters. It will completely blow your expectations; Tahereh Mafi truly knows how to deliver!', Teenreads.com
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Believe
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Country Music Foundation Press,U.S. We Could
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Thomas Nelson Publishers I Cant Believe You Just Said That
Book SynopsisSet aside ineffective practices, such as scolding, ignoring the offense, or merely administering punishment. Ginger Hubbard, the bestselling author of Don’t Make Me Count to Three!, lays out a simple, Bible-based strategy for parents to help their kids tame their tongues and walk in the transforming power of Christ.Are you ever embarrassed or shocked by what comes out of your child’s mouth? Do you raise your voice, threaten, and coerce, but find yourself frustrated because nothing seems to work? In I Can’t Believe You Just Said That!, Ginger Hubbard provides a practical, three-step plan to reach beyond the behaviors of tongue-related struggles—such as lying, tattling, and whining—to address your child’s heart. After all, as Matthew 12:34 tells us, “the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”
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The Conrad Press Believe
Book Synopsis‘Believe’ is an utterly captivating first novel in a series that will lead you on an irresistible journey into the magical world of Believers and Never-Believers. Abigale Johnson was born a Never-Believer, in a world full of greyness: no Christmases, no birthdays, no smiling and most definitely, no magic. That all changes with a fateful train journey when Abigale is catapulted into the world of the Believer Fae. A crazy, holographic professor, an enchanted train, and new magical best friends, combined with the tinkering of first love, a wicked queen and a host of lost family secrets all await you, in a story that is likely to become part of your heart forever.
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Orion Publishing Co Believe in Magic
Book Synopsis''Heavenly is more than a record label, it''s the absolute nectar of all that''s brilliant in the culture of these island. I love the shit out of them and everything they stand for.'' Irvine WelshBELIEVE IN MAGIC tells the story of Heavenly Recordings in thirty vignettes, photography and ephemera, all of which relate to landmark records, moments and characters in the label''s first three decades.A label responsible for creating satellite communities of fans around the world and at all the major festivals, Heavenly was set up by Jeff Barrett in 1990 after several years working for Factory and Creation as the acid house revolution was in full swing; early releases set the tone and tempo for the mood of the decade to come - their first single was produced by perhaps the most revered acid house DJ of them all, Andrew Weatherall; and this was quickly followed by era-defining singles from Saint Etienne, Flowered Up and Manic Street Preachers, music which perhaps capTrade ReviewI think - and it's been this way for a few years now - that Heavenly is the best record label in the world right now. 30 years standing and no need to trade on some sort of golden age. In fact, this probably *is* its golden age -- Pete Paphides, author of 'Broken Greek: A Story of Chip Shops and Pop Songs'Heavenly has always lived up to its name. Celestial tunes with the sublime sure guidance of Jeff Barrett. A beacon of integrity -- Annie NightingaleMAGIC-FAITH-AESTHETICS. That to me is what Heavenly stands for. I feel very grateful and properly proud to have played a small part in this incredible story -- Nicky WireHeavenly is more than a record label, it's the absolute nectar of all that's brilliant in the culture of these island. I love the shit out of them and everything they stand for -- Irvine Welsh
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iUniverse Seeing With Your Ears Spirituality For Those Who Cant Believe
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HarperCollins I Believe I Can
Book SynopsisFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of I Am Enough comes an empowering follow-up that celebrates every child’s limitless potential.I Believe I Can is an affirmation for boys and girls of every background to love and believe in themselves. Actress and activist Grace Byers and artist Keturah A. Bobo return with another gorgeously illustrated new classic that’s the perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, or just for reading at home again and again.My presence matters in this world. I know I can do anything, if only I believe I can.
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iUniverse Seeing with Your Ears Spirituality for Those Who Cant Believe
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De Gruyter The True Countenance of Man: Science and Belief as Coordinate Magisteria (COMA) – A Theory of Knowledge
Table of ContentsFrontmatter -- Contents -- 1. I think, therefore I believe: Cogito ergo credo -- 2. A new Continent in the Philosophy of Science -- 3. From the Electron to the Holy Trinity -- 4. The Countenance in the World -- 5. Selected Comments on the Book “The Countenance in the World” -- 6. Theomorphosis of the World -- Old Europe and contemporary Philosophy -- Sources, Translators, Illustrations
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REFLEX BOOKS Believe In Wonderland: Dreams Can Come True
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Kensington Publishing Believe in Me
Book SynopsisBrimming with passion, adventure and wit, the sixth installment in Ella Quinn’s USA Today bestselling series puts her signature blend of high society hijinks and high-stakes romance on full display, since there’s never a dull moment when laughter and romance rule the day—and a lady refuses to settle for anything less than true love. Even the Worthington least likely to wed may find her perfect match . . . Marriage has worked out quite nicely for her older sisters, yet Lady Augusta Vivers is certain it would end her studies in languages and geography, and stop her from travelling. But when her mother thwarts her plan to attend the only university in Europe that accepts women—in Italy—she is forced to agree to one London Season. Spending her time at parties proves an empty diversion—until she encounters the well-traveled Lord Phineas Carter-Wood. Still, Europe awaits . . . Phineas has stu
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University of Toronto Press A Mile of MakeBelieve
Book SynopsisA Mile of Make Believe examines the unique history of the Santa Claus parade in Canada. This volume focuses on the Eaton's sponsored parades that occurred in Toronto, Montreal and Winnipeg as well as the shorter-lived parades in Calgary and Edmonton.Trade ReviewSteve Penfold has "crafted a smart and funny account of a lost piece of Canadiana." -- Holly Doan Blacklocks Reporter, November 5, 2016Table of ContentsIntroduction Alfreda's Lament Chapter One The Corporate Fantastic Chapter Two Santa in Public Chapter Three The Mediated Santa Chapter Four The Civic Fantastic Chapter Five Casualty of the Times Conclusion The Most Fabulous Dreams of Childhood\ Notes Bibliography
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc I Believe I Can
Book SynopsisFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of I Am Enough comes an empowering follow-up that celebrates every child’s limitless potential.I Believe I Can is an affirmation for boys and girls of every background to love and believe in themselves.Trade Review“An inspirational 'can do' paean to youth empowerment, encouraging readers to believe in themselves and dream big regardless of their skin color, racial background, or abilities.” — School Library Journal
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Who Could Believe
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Luath Press Ltd The Hoolet Thit Couldnae Fly
Book SynopsisAh want tae check she’s awricht. Ah kin luik there fur Brodie an aw.Burds are meant tae fly.Brodie goes missing. Being a bird with a bad wing, Iona is sent into a worry. Her mammy is busy trying to get her ready for school and the snaw is settling in. But Brodie must be found.Running through the garden and exploring Mad Billy’s farm, Brodie couldn’t have gone far. After all, she was a hoolet thit couldnae fly.A fantastic book from award-winning Scots author Emma Grae, exploring themes of confidence and celebrates the idea that it is okay to be different. Meet all the different animals we encounter on the search for Brodie in this bonnie wee book.There is an untapped market for an original children’s book in Scots and Emma is keen to fill it with great stories for kids aged 7-10 years old. With a snowy setting, it will make a great gift this Christmas for any child in Scotland.Trade ReviewPraise for The Tongue She Speaks:Wi her latest nuvel, grae is gaun fae strenth tae strenth! – DR MICHAEL DEMPSTER, Director of The Scots Language Centre Deep-rooted prejudice against the Scots language is to be explored in a new book that features a bullied teenage schoolgirl as its main protagonist. – BRIAN FERGUSSON, The ScotsmanThe book gives us all the inspiration to delve intae oor inn'r Scots and try and scrive in Scots anaw! It's also helped light the fire in me of encouraging my classes to use Scots regularly - after all, we aw speak it! – SCOTT SHEILDS, The Wee Scottish Book ClubEmma Grae’s new novel paints a portrait of a young life that is both thrilling and moving. – JOYCE MCMILLAN, The ScotsmanGrae’s writing has a real edge, addressing not only bullying, grief, and growing pains, but also mental health, therapy, and belonging…The real achievement of The Tongue She Speaks is that it’s simply wonderfully written, and an effortless read. It’s not great because it’s written in Scots: it’s great AND it’s written in Scots. The language is there to enrich and shape the characters. It is integral to who they are. – ALISTAIR BRAIDWOOD, Snack MagazineA pleisure tae hear hou young anes the day, haundle the Scots/English dichotomy. – BILLY KAY, author of Scots: the mither tongue
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Amazon Publishing Believe Me
Book SynopsisIn this gripping thriller from the bestselling authors of Spare Room and Say Her Name, one woman’s mysterious death has led to a lifetime of pain. Can her daughter find out why? “A compelling psychological mystery that will keep you guessing.” —Woman’s Weekly Lawyer Gabby Lewis always knew she would die young. Since her mother’s death twenty-five years ago, she’s dreaded her upcoming fortieth birthday, the same age her mother died. When she discovers a connection between her mother and a suspicious mansion house, Ocean Haven, Gabby begins to suspect that her mother’s death wasn’t an accident, it was murder. Returning home Gabby sets out to uncover the truth despite her family, friends and the local police all telling her to stop. When she starts to develop the same mysterious symptoms that led to her mother’s death, she is certain she’s on the right track. But will she be able to catch the killer in time? Or will she become another victim of a murderer desperate to keep the past buried? Praise for Say Her Name “My book of the year so far.” —Lee ChildTrade Review“A compelling psychological mystery that will keep you guessing.” —Woman’s Weekly
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Oxford University Press Inc Belief and Counterfactuals A Study in MeansEnd
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis brief work is dense with symbol-laden arguments...may advance the field of formal epistemology for specialists. * S. E. Forschler, CHOICE *Table of ContentsPreface 1. Introduction 2. Belief First 2.1 Ideal doxastic agents 2.2 Belief and ends 2.3 Conditional belief and belief revision 3. Belief Revision 3.1 The AGM theory of belief revision 3.2 Systems of spheres 3.3 Iterated belief revision 4. Conditional Belief 4.1 Ranking theory: static rules 4.2 Ranking theory: dynamic rules 4.3 Iterated belief revision revisited 5. Why Should I? 5.1 The consistency argument 5.2 The consistency argument continued 5.3 The consistency argument completed 5.4 Hypothetical imperatives 5.5 Conditional obligation and conditional belief 5.6 Appendix: Proofs 6. Applications in Epistemology 6.1 Conceptual belief change and logical learning 6.2 Learning indicative conditionals 6.3 In defense of rigidity References
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Crossway Books Behold and Believe
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Ebury Publishing Believe
Book SynopsisSir Mark Cavendish is widely regarded as the greatest sprinter in the history of cycling and is the 'Tour de France's best sprinter of all time', according to L'Équipe.Born and raised on the Isle of Man and having experienced early success on the track, Cav joined professional road cycling team T-Mobile in 2006 as a stagiaire. During the 2008 season, he made his first big impact at the grand tours, winning two stages at the Giro d'Italia followed by four victories at the Tour de France at the age of just 22.Following his early career success, Cav went on to dominate the sport. On the track he became Madison World Champion in 2005, 2008 and 2016 and at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio he represented Great Britain in the Omnium event, winning a silver medal.On the road, Cav has achieved a phenomenal 52 Grand Tour stage wins, has won points jerseys at all three grand tours and in 2011 won the coveted green jersey at the Tour de France for the first time, as well as becoming UCI Road Race World Champion. His achievements led to him winning BBC Sports Personality of the Year, as well as receiving an MBE from Her Majesty the Queen.In the summer of 2021, Cav created history - in what many have called the greatest sporting comeback of all time - by equalling Eddy Merckx's long standing record of 34 Tour de France stage wins and winning the green jersey for the second time in his career in the process. Three years on, he masterfully surpassed Merckx's record with an astonishing 35th stage win.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc She Believed She Could
Book SynopsisFind deeper fulfillment and success in your life and work In She Believed She Could, expert business consultant, international speaker and podcaster Allison Walsh delivers a practical and hands-on guide to evolving into the person you want to be. Allison draws from her expertise in positive psychology, the science of happiness, wellbeing, and success, pouring her wisdom and advice into every story, strategy, and suggestion. You''ll learn actionable tools to elevate your mindset, enhance your confidence and create a clear success plan for your future. In the book, you''ll find: Strategies and frameworks that will help you show up, shine bright and create abundant success Ways to give yourself permission to thrive, flourish, and optimize your potential every single day How to tame your inner critic and overcome imposter syndrome How to leverage your personal brand and enhance your earning potential and opportunities<Table of ContentsPreface xiii Part I Show Up 1 Chapter 1 Optimize Your Potential: You’ve Already Got What It Takes 3 Chapter 2 Own It: Embrace Who You Are 15 Chapter 3 Let Go to Grow: Release What’s Holding You Back 33 Part II Shine Bright 47 Chapter 4 Master Your Mindset: Confidence Is Your Key to Success 49 Chapter 5 A Checkup from the Neck Up: Take Care of Yourself 71 Chapter 6 Relationships Matter: It Takes a Village 87 Part III Achieve Abundant Success 109 Chapter 7 Get Strategic: Set and Achieve Meaningful Goals 111 Chapter 8 Your Success Routine: Master Your Time Management Skills 135 Chapter 9 Build Your Brand: Your Story Is Your Superpower 155 Chapter 10 Embrace Your Evolution: When to Lean into New Opportunities 175 Acknowledgments 193 About the Author 197 Index 199
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Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC What He Who Doesnt Believe in Fate Says Vol. 4
Book SynopsisINCHING CLOSER TO A KISSYuka and Kosuke are finally dating. Unfortunately, she’s too shy to even hold his hand, nevermind anything beyond that. A month has passed without a kiss, so Yuka runs to her friend Yukiho for dating advice. She’s gonna make a romantic atmosphere, no matter what!
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Make Believe Ideas Touch and Explore Sing with me abc
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Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Believe
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Little, Brown & Company Believe in Yourself What We Learned from Arthur
Book SynopsisAs the award-winning Arthur TV series reaches its twenty-fifth anniversary, what better way to celebrate America''s favorite aardvark than with this collection of life lessons perfect for graduations and other milestones!Join Arthur and his friends as they share the funniest and most heartfelt moments from the longest running children''s television show in US history and classic book series created by master storyteller Marc Brown. This treasure trove of quotes and life lessons is divided into five sections that will inspire readers of all ages to listen to their hearts, work together, have an original point of view, and most of all, to believe in themselves! Back matter includes behind the scenes information on how the books and series came to be. Featuring over 60 pieces of all-new artwork and a gifty trim size perfect for impulse buys, here is a keepsake perfect for superfans young and old-as well as the next generation being introduced to this beloved everg
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Redback Publishing The Kangaroo Who Couldn't Believe It
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Kessinger Publishing Ear Training A Course Of Systematic Study For The Development Of Musical Perception
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Believe
Book SynopsisA remarkable memoir from one of football's most versatile players and the Ukraine's most invaluable advocate
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Octopus Publishing Group She Believed She Could So She Did: Inspirational
Book SynopsisA sparkling collection of empowering affirmations and inspiring quotes from badass womenInside every woman is a diamond core of strength that helps them achieve anything they put their mind to. Tap into your magic with this beautiful collection of inspirational quotations and life-affirming statements, featuring the wisdom of modern-day icons like Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Amy Schumer, and the classic life advice of trailblazers such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Marie Curie and Maya Angelou.For some extra sparkle every day, let wise words like these inspire you to conquer the world with grit and grace:- You are a diamond - never let them dull your sparkle- She needed a hero so that's what she became- Trust your inner voice - she is a goddess talking to you- You can rule the world; just don't be afraid to wear the crown- Be your own kind of beautiful- Girls with dreams become women with vision
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arima publishing God Does Play Dice with the Universe: a Startling New Picture of the World Einstein Could Not Believe But You Can Understand
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Independently Published Believement: Breaking Through the Belief Barrier
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LEGARE STREET PR A A Confession and What I Believe
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Oxford University Press Inc When Words Are Inadequate
Book SynopsisWhen Words are Inadequate is a transnational history of modern dance written from and beyond the perspective of China. Author Nan Ma extends the horizon of China studies by rewriting the cultural history of modern China from a bodily movement-based perspective through the lens of dance modernism. The book examines the careers and choreographies of four Chinese modern dance pioneers-Yu Rongling, Wu Xiaobang, Dai Ailian, and Guo Mingda-and their connections to canonical Western counterparts, including Isadora Duncan, Mary Wigman, Rudolf von Laban, and Alwin Nikolais. Tracing these Chinese pioneers'' varied experiences in Paris, Tokyo, Trinidad, London, New York, and China''s metropolises and borderlands, the book shows how their contributions adapted and reimagined the legacies of early Euro-American modern dance.In doing so, When Words are Inadequate reinserts China into the multi-centered, transnational network of artistic exchange that fostered the global rise of modern dance, further complicating the binary conceptions of center and periphery and East and West. By exploring the relationships between performance and representation, choreography and politics, and nation-building and global modernism, it situates modern dance within an intermedial circuit of literary and artistic forms, demonstrating how modern dance provided a kinesthetic alternative and complement to other sibling arts in participating in China''s successive revolutions, reforms, wars, and political movements.Trade ReviewThis superb and long-awaited book authoritatively locates the development of early Chinese modern dance in global dance history. The well-selected case studies focus on four of the most important figures in modern dance in twentieth-century China. Nan Ma's insightful analysis and vivid storytelling brings these individuals and their border-crossing artistic worlds to life and theorizes new models for understanding transnational interaction and circulation in modernist cultures. * Emily Wilcox, author of Revolutionary Bodies: Chinese Dance and the Socialist Legacy *This fascinating book rewrites the cultural history of modern dance and modern China. It brings to life the captivating transnational and transcultural careers of Chinese modern dance pioneers and their connections to canonical Western counterparts. Ma writes with grace and ease, and deeply engages with a wide range of interdisciplinary scholarship in refreshingly rigorous, theoretically reflexive ways. A must read for anyone interested in modern dance and modern Chinese culture. * Liang Luo, author of The Avant-Garde and the Popular in Modern China *Nan Ma's When Words are Inadequate offers a groundbreaking view of global dance modernism in the 20th century by focusing on key dance artists and ensembles based in China as nodes and routes of international artistic exchanges between China and the West. Ma's study seeks to re-write two histories, one about the global dissemination of modern dance within Chinese and Asian contexts, and another about the cultural history of modern China as seen through dancing bodies. Offering a transnational, transcultural, and intermedial account of dance modernism, When Words are Inadequate is a pivotal and original contribution to dance studies. * Rebekah J. Kowal, author of Dancing the World Smaller: Staging Globalism in Mid-Century America *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Chinese Case of Modern Dance Chapter 1: Traveling Princess and Dancing Diplomat: Yu Rongling, Corporeal Modernity, and Isadora Duncan Chapter 2: Transmediating Kinesthesia: Wu Xiaobang, Mary Wigman via Tokyo, and Modern Dance in Wartime China Chapter 3: Dancing Reclusion in the Great Leap Forward: Conflicting Utopias and Wu Xiaobang's "Classical New Dance" Chapter 4: Writing Dance: Dai Ailian, Labanotation, and the Multi-Diasporic "Root" of Modern Chinese Ethnic Dance Epilogue: Guo Mingda, Alwin Nikolais, and the (Anti-)American Link Index
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Kids Can Press Can You Believe It?: How to Spot Fake News and
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Candlewick Press I Believe in Me
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Hachette Children's Group Believe in Me
Book SynopsisProduced in partnership with Mencap, this inspiring book explains what learning disabilities are and shows that, whoever you are, you can and should have the same opportunities as everyone. Whether you want to be a popstar, activist, dancer, actor, baker or athlete, having a learning disability is no barrier to this.Written by Natalie Duo, a Mencap ambassador who has a learning disability, this book tells about the challenges Natalie faced growing up and faces now in her everyday life. It shows readers how having a learning disability affects people''s lives, and how best to understand, support and be an ally to people with learning disabilities. Find out what living with a learning disability is really like.Supports the PSHE curriculum study of about respecting the differences and similarities between people and recognising what they have in common with others e.g. physically, in personality or backgroundSuitable for children aged 8+
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Believe
Book SynopsisThe remarkable story of the footballer who battled against the odds to achieve his dreams only to see his country having to fight to survive, after the shocking invasion of Ukraine.A fan favourite at Arsenal and previously at Manchester City, Oleksandr Zinchenko has been lighting up the Premier League with his fearless performances for many years. But his success has not come without its challenges. Having begun his career as a teenager at Shakhtar Donetsk, he ended up playing football as an amateur when no club would sign him. But after he joined Manchester City in 2016 he would go on to experience exhilarating career highs, with four league titles in six years, before moving to Arsenal where he has played an integral part in their challenge for honours.He has shown heroism of a very different kind through his extraordinary campaigning in support of his homeland during the ongoing war. Following advice from close loved ones, he decided he could make the grea
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Hachette Children's Group I Believe In A Thing Called Love
Book SynopsisWho knew falling in love for the first time would be so dramatic? Maurene Goo''s pop-culture-savvy rom-coms are the perfect combination of humour and heart - perfect reads for fans of To All the Boys I''ve Loved Before and The Kissing Booth.Desi Lee knows how carburettors work. She learned CPR at the age of five. As a high school senior, she has never missed a day of school and never had a B. But in her charmed school life, there''s one thing missing - she''s never had a boyfriend. In fact, she''s a known disaster in romance, a clumsy, stammering humiliation magnet.When the hottest human specimen to have ever lived walks into her life one day, Desi decides it''s time to tackle her flirting failures. She finds her answer in the Korean dramas her father has watched obsessively for year - in which the hapless heroine always seems to end up in the arms of her true love by episode ten. Armed with her K Drama Rules for True Love, Desi goes after the mo
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Independently Published Dont Believe Everything You Hear
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