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This book is paying credits to the airmen - helicopter crews in particular – who participated in dealing with the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. In order to do that it still remains indispensable to provide the broader context which includes at least a brief description of the development of nuclear power in the Soviet Union, of the C Nearly forty years have passed since the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant - the most severe nuclear accident in history and one of the gravest man-made disasters ever recorded. Countless books, documentaries, and films have examined the catastrophe and its aftermath. Yet, despite this abundance of material, a crucial aspect of the story has remained largely overlooked in English-language accounts: the immense contribution of Soviet aviation to the response effort.In the shadow of the “liquidators” who manually cleared radioactive debris, thousands of aviators - especially helicopter crews - risked their lives flying repeated missions into the deadly plume above Reactor No. 4. Their work was vital in containing the fallout, delivering personnel and equipment, and monitoring radiation in conditions no aircraft had ever been designed to endure. Their story has never received the recognition it deserves.This volume seeks to correct that imbalance. It places the aviation response to Chernobyl within its essential context: the rise of nuclear power in the Soviet Union, the events of April 1986, and the urgent campaign to mitigate the disaster’s consequences. It also explores the development of Soviet helicopter aviation, the Cold War nuclear environment, and the long-term impacts of the accident - effects that continue to be felt today.By focusing on the aviators and their machines, this book reveals a largely untold chapter in the history of Chernobyl - one of extraordinary courage, technical improvisation, and sacrifice in the face of unprecedented danger. Autorid: Krzysztof Dabrowski

"This hardcover picture book by board-certified pediatrician and author Krupa Bhojani Playforth teaches kids about their private parts, body boundaries, and consent in a light, playful yet informative way"-- Teach kids 3 to 5 about body boundaries, private parts, and consent with a positive and empowering picture book from pediatrician and bestselling author Dr. Krupa Bhojani Playforth!Knowing how to talk about their bodies and establish safe boundaries with others is critical to kids' health and safety—but body safety can be a tough topic to tackle.This friendly, illustrated picture book from board-certified pediatrician Dr. Krupa Bhojani Playforth makes it simple, with age-appropriate but accurate text and illustrations that describe the correct names for private parts, what body boundaries are, and how kids can advocate for themselves—because their body should belong to them and only them.An essential topic for this age range—Knowing the right terms for body parts and appropriate body boundaries can improve children's body image, self-confidence, and make them less likely to be a target of abuse. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends starting this conversation as early as possible.Informative but lighthearted—Introduce your child to body safety in a fun, engaging way that is never scary or too serious, but directly explains everything kids should know with a book that they'll want to read!Make body conversations easier—Giving kids the language, knowledge, and opportunity to ask questions about bodies and consent encourages them to stand up for themselves, and to feel comfortable talking to trusted grownups.Get the complete resource parents have been asking for to help young kids talk about their bodies confidently and correctly as they build healthy body awareness! Autorid: Krupa Playforth, Julia Bereciartu

Reveal magical hidden pictures with this adorable Easter coloring book for children ages 4 to 8! Color sweet and sunny Easter scenes as you discover the secrets of this magic coloring book. The pages are made with special paper that reveals hidden pictures and patterns as you color over it with colored pencils, meaning there are little secret surprises on every page! Grab your favorite colors and your sense of wonder as you shade and scribble to find out whats hiding within this fantastical Easter coloring book. Makes a magical giftKids who love Easter, the Easter bunny, cute animals, or just love to color will be dazzled by this fun coloring book with a magical twist! Its the perfect Easter basket gift! At home or on the goThe spacious, square size offers 24 singe-sided coloring pages and fits easily into a bag or backpack so you can bring a kid-friendly activity anywhere. And it works with colored pencils only, so there's no need for messy markers! Calming and relaxingGo beyond regular coloring books with a fun, mindful way for kids to relax, soothe anxiety, and spend quiet time doing a magical (and screen-free) activity! More than a coloring bookThe specially designed Magic Paper conceals amazing details that are revealed as kids color over them with colored pencils. Its not just coloring: Its magic! Autorid: Natascha Pitz

This unique large-format illustrated book celebrates chickens as the new stars of farms, gardens and urban backyards, capturing their elegance, grace and individuality like never before. The stunning images by Matteo Tranchellini and Moreno Monti challenge common perceptions by showing the vibrant colours, intricate patterns and dynamic postures of the different breeds. Chickens are art! Supplemented by informative texts on chicken breeds and chicken farming, the book serves as both an exquisite home accessory and a source of information. With the growing trend towards sustainable living and backyard chicken keeping, this publication fills a gap in the market and offers a comprehensive visual anthology dedicated exclusively to these feathered companions. Autorid: Moreno Monti, Matteo Tranchellini

Flashes in the Dark focuses on one of the least known and most interesting aspects of contemporary military history: the aerial activities carried out in Argentina by the USAF in the context of the Cold War – the period of bipolar tension between the United States and the Soviet Union that began in 1945, and ended in 1989-1991 when one of the two contending giants collapsed for social, political, and economic reasons.The book owes its title to the fact that it original fundaments were mere ‘flashes’: little sparks of information released during more than 20 years of research through huge volumes of documents, photographs, and testimonies collected by the author about air operations and space activities carried out by the North Americans, under conditions of utmost secrecy, from Argentine territory or in Argentine airspace. The book details both those missions and the context and circumstances that led to keeping them secret, even outside the knowledge of the Argentine political and military authorities.The purpose of the book is to tear the veil of silence and concealment that has wrapped US military activities in Latin America in general and Argentina in particular for decades, to make known to the public opinion aspects hitherto unknown.The facts and circumstances recounted in the book are practically contemporary with the creation of the USAF as an independent defence institution, which occurred in 1947. A few months later, in August 1948, the Air Force Office of Atomic Energy was created (AFOAT-1), and tasked with managing the so-called Atomic Energy Detection System (AEDS). The top-secret purpose of AFOAT-1 was to discover foreign atomic tests and detect other activities related to nuclear weapons, such as the collection of gases and radioactive microparticles that would make it possible to deduce, by reverse engineering, the industrial capabilities, the technological level and the size of the arsenal. nuclear power from the spied countries, initially the Soviet Union and, later, France and China.AFOAT-1, later renamed Air Force Technical Applications Center. (AFTAC), had an early triumph in discovering the first Soviet atomic test, conducted in secret on August 29, 1949 in the Semipalatinsk steppe, Kazakhstan SSR. The radioactive debris released into the atmosphere was detected by a specially modified Boeing WB-29 Superfortress flying, under weather investigation cover, between the US air bases at Misawa, Japan, and Eielson, Alaska. This allowed the Tracerlab Incorporated laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts to quickly confirm that the Soviet Union had achieved nuclear capability. With this information in hand, on September 23, 1949, US President Harry S. Truman made the discovery public, which suddenly lifted the veil of Soviet secrecy and forced his rival, Prime Minister Josef Stalin, to admit that, Indeed, his country had carried out a first successful nuclear test.Subsequently, this intelligence game was repeated countless times, providing accurate information to the highest executive levels of the US government, one more reason to keep secret the operations carried out by the supposedly meteorological planes that, it was publicly declared, only they were conducting "atmospheric research." The intelligence potential of AFOAT-1/AFTAC and its importance to the national security of the United States were such that both agencies always operated in absolute secrecy, to the point that its existence was not recognized until 1975, a year after the USAF will stop using its permanent base in Argentine territory.Nuclear espionage in Argentina began in 1946 through the secret use of Douglas C-47 Skytrain and C-54 Skymaster aircraft intended to detect uranium deposits, the base material for building nuclear and thermonuclear bombs. The flights then continued with a Boeing WB-29 Superfortress to spy on the atomic project that Argentina was carrying out secretly on Huemul Island in Lake Nahuel Huapi.The air operations carried out from Argentina were classified as ultra-secret (Top Secret and Top Secret Umbra), so its officers took pains not to leave a single trace, indication or record among us. Such was the secret that not even the Argentine Air Force could know in depth what was happening in Ezeiza and Mendoza, the two airports from which secret air operations were projected permanently, both under its jurisdiction.Given the unprecedented and sensitive nature of the issues addressed in this book, the author abounds in bibliographical and documentary citations, so that other researchers can exploit them in the course of future work. This book tells the story of the secret operations on nuclear espionage operations carried out from Argentina by the US Air Force between 1946 and 1974 with the aim of identifying the country's uranium deposits and the development of the Argentine nuclear program, as well as the growth of the nuclear arsenal of the Soviet Union, China and France. Autorid: Gustavo Marón

Drawing on comprehensive archival research and published primary sources, Garrisons and Garrison Warfare in the British Civil Wars examines the role of garrisons, their composition, logistics, financing, armament, and clothing, including Worcester, Lichfield, and Windsor. Drawing on comprehensive archival research and published primary sources, Garrisons and Garrison Warfare in the British Civil Wars examines the role of garrisons, their composition, logistics, financing, armament, and clothing, including Worcester, Lichfield, and Windsor.Military histories of the British Civil Wars have often focused on battles, military campaigns, and field armies, neglecting the role, organisation, and composition of garrisons, as well as sieges and garrison warfare. However, this perspective contradicts the key characteristics of the conflict, as the most common forms of combat – rather than set-piece engagements – were sieges of and assaults on fortified defences. Furthermore, apart from the formation of the New Model Army in 1645, substantial numbers of Royalist and Parliamentarian troops and military resources were dedicated to garrisoning cities, towns, and ports, while the provisioning and supply of these garrisons often burdened local civilian populations, upon whom taxes and other resources were levied.Troops from garrisons also marched out to augment other forces and returned to them for their safety. Urban centres and garrisons also controlled trade and movements by dominating the hinterland between transportation routes and other areas of military operations. Hence, this highly relevant and interesting topic will significantly enhance our knowledge of the role of garrison troops and the activities they undertook. Autorid: Andrew Abram

Sexy small town contemporary romance from USA Today bestselling author A.J. Pine, perfect for readers of Sarah Adams' Practice Makes Perfect and Lucy Score's Rock Bottom Girl. When Haddie Martin discovers her new roommate is the man she almost hooked up with for a one-night stand, she knows her life just got very complicated. Craving a fresh start, Haddie Martin trades life in Chicago for a teaching gig in the quirky small town of Summertown, IL. But when she stops in a hotel to rest for the night, she locks eyes with a painfully handsome, nameless stranger who would make the perfect one-night stand. Only...she chickens out at the last minute and disappears. Never expecting to see the man again, Haddie leaves her embarrassing exit in the rear view and drives straight to her new home. She arrives only to find out, thanks to her new landlord, that her apartment has been double rented, and of course, the other tenant is none other than Levi Rourke, the gorgeous man Haddie bailed on just the night before. If only an apartment was the only thing they had to share... Little did Haddie know, she'd be working daily with her almost hookup on the school soccer fieldhim as the coach for the boys team and her for the girls. The spark they both feel might be more than passion. If Levi wasn't set to leave as soon as the school year is up, maybeit could be love. Autorid: A.J. Pine

From #1 Der Spiegel bestselling author Ayla Dade comes the second book in an angsty, new adult sports series featuring a charming second chance romance set against the backdrop of Aspens snowy mountains and winter sports. He's finally back on the ice. But can he melt her heart? Aria Moore thought that two years and two thousand miles would be long and far enough. But when she returns to Aspen to help run the family B&B while her mother is ill, her feelings for Wyatt Lopez come surging back. But he betrayed her, and she's not willing to endure that kind of heartbreak ever again. If she's honest with herself, she has to admit that she still carries a torch for the charismatic ice hockey player who once broke her heart. Aria swore never to see him again which proves impossible when Wyatt is forced to move into the B&B. Aria begins to feel hopeful when she finally meets someone new and she makes it clear to Wyatt that they can only spend time together as friends. But on a trip into the snowy mountains, they can no longer ignore the chemistry between them, and Wyatt seems intent on convincing her that friendship will never be enough. Love, heartbreak, and second chances collide as Aria and Wyatt decide if their hearts are too broken to be healed in this spicy, emotional, bestselling new adult romance from #1 international bestseller Ayla Dade. Tropes Ice Hockey Romance Second Chance Romance Enemies to Lovers Winter Sports Romance Autorid: Ayla Dade

Fresh and gently radical... a manifesto for a new way of looking at your garden, perfect for this moment in time, and very appealing indeed. Gardens Illustrated A quiet, contemplative piece woven together in a distinctively poetic way that will have you seeing the garden with fresh eyes. The English Garden A permission-granting manual to refreshingly hands-off horticulture. The New Statesman A new book not so much about what to do in the garden, but how to be. Country Living Magazine __________ Reconnect with nature from the ground up and nurture not only your garden but your body, mind, and soul. There's a lot of advice out there that would tell you how to do numerous things in your garden. But not so much that invites you to think about how to be while you're out there. With increasingly busy lives, yet another list of chores seems like the very last thing any of us needs when it comes to our own practice of self-care, relaxation and renewal. After all, aren't these the things we wanted to escape to the garden for in the first place? Put aside the 'Jobs to do this week' section in the Sunday papers. What if there was a more low-intervention way to garden, some reciprocal arrangement through which both you and your soil get fed, with the minimum degree of fuss, effort and guilt on your part, and the maximum measure of healthy, organic growth on that of your garden? A gardening book unlike anything you've read before: - A celebration of the quiet joy of gardening, and the importance of delighting in nature's wonders. - A season-by-season reflection of the garden's rhythms and our place within them. -An exploration of the natural processes at work in the garden and how tapping into them can transform both your gardening experience and your life. In To Stand and Stare, Andrew Timothy O'Brien weaves together strands of botany, philosophy and mindfulness to form an ecological narrative suffused with practical gardening know-how. Informed by a deep understanding and appreciation of natural processes, O'Brien encourages the reader to think from the ground up, as we follow the pattern of a plant's growth through the season - roots, shoots, flowers, and fruits - while advocating an increased awareness of our surroundings. Autorid: Andrew Timothy O'Brien

A look inside the TV show that watches you backIn a house designed for manipulation, paranoia, and power plays, sixteen strangers are cut off from the outside world—watched every second by cameras, judged by millions.Welcome to Big Brother. A show ahead of its time, it was once dismissed as fluff television. Now this voyeuristic reality show has quietly become a cultural juggernaut, capturing the rawest truths of human behavior while building an intense, obsessive fanbase along the way. But what are the costs of turning human lives into entertainment? What kind of psychological toll does it take to be put in isolation, under constant surveillance, in a perpetual state of suspicion? And what does it say about us as a society that we love to watch it unfold? Behind the Mirror: Inside the World of Big Brother peels back the layers of the historic franchise and dives deep into the game that never sleeps. Through years of live footage, online discourse, and controversial castings, this eye-opening book unpacks how Big Brother has shaped and exposed societal dynamics around race, gender, identity, power, and surveillance. It's the story of a show that thrives in chaos and reveals a reflection of us all—ambitious, flawed, strategic, and deeply human. Whether you're a diehard fan or an unimpressed skeptic, Behind the Mirror will challenge what you thought you knew about reality TV. Because if you think Big Brother is just a game, you haven't been paying attention. Autorid: Taran Armstrong

After the smoke clears in Ireland, Mark Ryan is presumed dead. Only hes not. Hes alive barely locked away under a false name in the darkest wing of Britains most notorious prison: Belmarsh. Anders Beck has tried to walk away from the life, but when the CIA comes knocking with an ultimatum break Ryan out or watch him disappear for good hes left with no choice. What begins as a surgical strike quickly unravels into a desperate fight for survival, as Anders and the team are thrust into a globe-trotting escape that drags them through the underworlds of London, and central Africa. Hunted by governments, betrayed by allies, and facing enemies old and new, the team must rely on old instincts, unbreakable brotherhood, and a fair bit of luck to stay alive. Buckle up. This isnt just a prison break its all-out war. Totally compelling and realistic, Adam Captures the brutality and dark humour of the British army at their best. Matthew Hellyer ex 22 SAS Autorid: Adam Knights

Sometimes the end of the line, isnt the end of the whole journey, just one leg of it. To extend the journey and go further, you have to change. This can mean changing your habits, relationships, beliefs, aspirations and often yourself. End of the Line is a four-viewpoint satirical novel about endings and beginnings, in which a septuagenarian asexual, a careworn prostitute, and a floundering eco-consultant and his architect partner think they have reached the end of the line. Each could remain stuck there, or risk what they have, to set out on the next leg of an uplifting emotional journey. To progress, all must both change and compromise in some significant way. End of the Line was longlisted for the Yeovil Novel Prize. Autorid: Nick Thripp

In this manga adaptation of the popular web novel series, an overworked wage slave finds himself transported to a fantasy world where he quickly becomes the strongest sage in the world...thanks to the help of an army of tamed Slimes!Yuji Sano was a normal guy working a soul-sucking nine-to-five job when he suddenly found himself transported to a fantasy world where he restarted his life as a Monster Tamer. After befriending the Slimes, Yuji is quickly able to gain a second character class, ranking up his stats and learning new skills as he encounters one surprise after another.The dragon created by the Laboratory was part of a ritual to resurrect Reliol, the only other person in history besides Yuji who was both a Tamer and a Sage. Unfortunately, a massive amount of life force was required for the resurrection to succeed. Upon finding that her rebirth came at the cost of another’s life, Reliol teams up with Yuji to destroy the Laboratory once and for all! Autorid: Shinkoshoto, Ponjea (Friendly Lan, Huuka Kazabana

One job, one dame, one deadly detour. Felix Leiter James Bond's trusted friend and ally takes center stage in a brand-new adventure by legendary 007 novelist, Raymond Benson. It is 1952. Felix Leiter has returned to Manhattan after losing his job at the CIA. Determined to continue doing what he loves, he finds himself working at Pinkerton's Detective Agency. What starts as a simple surveillance job turns into a matter of life and death when Felix stumbles upon a murder and the beautiful, yet secretive, Dora Wysocki. When Felix agrees to accompany Dora on a road trip from New York to Texas the mystery grows - along with the heat between them - as danger and deceit lurks behind every corner. Autorid: Raymond Benson

Accidental Ukrainians Parts One to Three chronicles the experience of living through the Russo-Ukrainian War, beginning with the Battle of Kyiv in February 2022 and following the first three years of the full-scale invasion. Featuring personal accounts of events on the ground and other background on Ukraine, Accidental Ukrainians enables you to witness the Russo-Ukrainian War through the eyes of two US civilian non-combatants who went to Ukraine without a political or personal agenda. Many of the chapters were written as the events were unfolding, and thus capture the reality of war, as well as how people survive and cope with the day-to-day challenges.It details the ongoing missile attacks, finding employment in a war zone, their volunteering to assist the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and personal details about their lives and the toll that living in a war zone can take. It also provides descriptions of Ukraine, its traditions, and its way of life. Accidental Ukrainians Parts One to Three chronicles the experience of living through the Russo-Ukrainian War, beginning with the Battle of Kyiv in February 2022 and following the first three years of the full-scale invasion. Autorid: John Gordon Sennett, Natasha Sennett

After escaping a suffocating marriage to her abusive childhood sweetheart, Sylvie Broder decides she is done with love. She returns to graduate school and sets out to prove that, for a straight woman to be truly happy, she must separate love from sex and give up on all pursuits of romance. Driven by PhD research, relationship trauma and pride, Sylvie's new philosophy seems set to stick. Until Robbie comes along. And then Abie... Finding herself falling in love - not once, but twice - Sylvie must make a decision: to be brave and let this love in, or to choose her research and burn everything else to the ground. Deeply relatable and utterly compelling, The End of Romance is an anti-romance for anyone who, despite their very best efforts, has fallen in love and wondered why. Autorid: Lily Meyer

Fall in love with this laugh-out-loud game about the sweetest day of the year, from the author of the bestselling Would You Rather? series.Feast on fun (and candy) with this hilarious Would You Rather? book—the perfect companion for Valentine’s Day! Would you rather eat a box of chocolates by yourself or a bag of marshmallows? Which would you choose: giving out the best Valentines or receiving more than anyone else in your class? No matter what you decide, this whimsical book for kids and their families will inspire lively conversations and warm hearts.Would You Rather? Valentine’s Day Edition features:Thought-provoking, age-appropriate questions that delight and challenge kids ages 8–12 to think creatively and speak persuasively.160+ “Would You Rather?” scenarios about cards, candy, gifts, food, decorations, love, and so much more.Awesome entertainment for Valentine’s get-togethers, hangouts with friends, and school parties.Tech-free fun for February days spent indoors.A competitive game for kids and families; who’s the smartest of them all?Would You Rather? Valentine’s Day Edition will keep you entertained and laughing as you make cards, bake Valentine’s Day goodies, attend parties—and maybe even discover a secret admirer! Autorid: Lindsey Daly

A definitive study of Janáek's Sinfonietta, tracing its creation, reception, and rise to international prominence. This book provides a musical 'biography' of Leo Janáek's (1854-1928) most famous orchestral piece - his Sinfonietta - by analysing its sources, composition, reception history, recordings and musical component parts. The most up-to-date research on the genesis and performance history of the work, it considers in detail Janáek's orchestral writing, the inspiration and genesis of the Sinfonietta, a documentation of all the surviving sources for the work, the work's performance history during Janáek's lifetime and following his death until the end of the Second World War, including press reviews and relevant correspondence. The book also examines the growth in the worldwide popularity of the Sinfonietta. This evolved from cautious and hostile critical responses to the premiere recording in 1946 to its gradual acceptance as one of the key works of the 1920s, largely thanks to the advocacy of conductors whose work is considered in detail, alongside other significant recordings. Questions of performance, rehearsal, interpretation and the musical text are considered in a wide-ranging interview with the conductor Jakub Hra, and a concluding chapter provides a detailed commentary on the music itself. The book includes a valuable appendix describing the annotated scores used by conductors such as Otto Klemperer, Frantiek Neumann and Henry Wood, as well as a comprehensive discography. Autorid: Nigel Simeone, Jií Zahrádka

In the heart of the Snowlands, prey and predator alike mysteriously disappear as three outcasts join forces for the adventure of a lifetime in the first book of the heart-stopping Snowlands series - perfect for fans of Wings of Fire and Warriors! Feba, an orphaned wolf cub, is believed to be cursed. Her rare white fur is said to be a bad omen. When a mysterious creature starts killing members of Febas pack one by one, all eyes fall on her. She has no choice but to run away, forced to roam the perilous Snowlands all on her own... Until she meets Usha, a fiercely independent leopard, and Batu, a bumbling wildcat, each with their own secrets and reasons for wandering the Snowlands. Together, they form an unlikely trio, bound by fate. As these uneasy allies cross the frosty wilderness, theyll uncover a widespread danger in the mountains that threatens to destroy everything. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime in A Blood Moon, the epic first book in the Snowlands series! Autorid: Morr Meroz, Collin Fogel

A brand-new innovative and interactive series for toddlers with sounds, flaps and a mirror! This stylish and engaging spring-themed sound book has 5 different noises to captivate the attention of very young readers and stimulate their senses. Press the sound button on each page to hear a mystery noise before lifting the sturdy flap to reveal the animal who made it. Was it the duckling, the goat, the bunny or the chick? Finally, the giggle-sound ending is sure to get young ones laughing along as they spot themselves in the mirror! Autorid: Pui Lee

The only authorised biography, and the only one written by an author who actually met J.R.R. Tolkien, now reissued as a deluxe edition housed in a matching custom-built slipcase and featuring the original 16 pages of photographic plates illustrating the author's life. In more than 40 years since Tolkiens death in September 1973, millions have read The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion and become fascinated about the very private man behind the books. Born in Bloemfontein in January 1892, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was orphaned in childhood, brought up in near-poverty and almost thwarted in adolescent romance. He served in the First World War, surviving the Battle of the Somme, where he lost some of his closest friends, and returned to academic life, achieving high repute as a scholar and university teacher, eventually becoming Merton Professor of English at Oxford. Then suddenly his life changed dramatically. One day while marking essay papers he found himself writing In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit and worldwide renown awaited him. Humphrey Carpenter was given unrestricted access to all Tolkiens papers, and interviewed his friends and family. From these sources he follows the long and painful process of creation that produced The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion and offers a wealth of information about the life and work of the twentieth centurys most cherished author. Autorid: Humphrey Carpenter

Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award The 'English' of this novel are a particular kind of family. Their ailing patriarch is Phillip Prys, the once-famous writer unexpectedly eclipsed first by voguish Salman Rushdie, and second by a massive stroke. His third wife, Shirin, pads through their house in Hampstead, resolute in the face of Myfanwy, first spouse, who returns with all the subtlety of a stormy weather front to manage Phillip's care. Their children, Jake and Juliet, have each retreated towards drugs and food, their already strained relationship with their father unable to bear this latest rupture. And to cap it all, it's the hottest summer anyone can remember. Enter Struan. Built like a heron, fresh from Scotland, he is thrust -- quite literally -- into the bosom of the family as Phillip's 17-year-old nurse. He's had experience of death, but not of London. It's a foreign country, with foreign food and foreign customs. But it also has a kind of magic. As he comes under the influence of each Prys, his life begins to change in ways he could never have imagined. And so, in the meantime, do theirs. . . Autorid: Kate Clanchy

Anouchka Grose, a leading psychotherapist specialising in climate anxiety, was in general happy with her London life which included a glamorous partner, a teenager, even a spare room. But, shaken by the apparent futility of Western activism in the face of inertia and corruption, she began to question her choices, both material and emotional. Instead of seeking outward answers she went inwards, creating an alternative Eat, Pray, Love for the polycrisis. Inner prepping, or altering your private, interior world as a form of civil resistance, is an oblique way of coming at the classic feminist idea that the personal is political. Grose takes us on an exhilarating, funny, erudite and ultimately uplifting tour of the practices she tried out, including ego-dismantling retreats, animal communication, and tantra, offering myriad ways to revolutionise ourselves and others. Autorid: Anouchka Grose

In this groundbreaking work of investigative journalism and true crime, Stacy Horn sheds light on how the subprime mortgage scandal of the 1970s and a long history of white-collar crime slowly devastated East New York, a Brooklyn neighborhood that would come to be known as the Killing Fields. On a warm summer evening in 1991, seventeen-year-old Julia Parker was murdered in the Brooklyn neighborhood of East New York. An area known for an exorbitant level of violence and crime, East New York had come to be known as the Killing Fields. In the six months after Julia Parker’s death, 62 more people were murdered in the same area. In the early 1990s, murder rates in the neighborhood climbed to the highest in NYPD history. East New York was dying. But how did this once thriving, diverse, family neighborhood fall into such ruin? The answer can be found two decades earlier. In response to redlining and discriminatory housing practices, the Johnson administration passed the Housing and Urban Development Act in 1968. The Federal Housing Authority aimed to use this piece of legislation to help low-income families of color finally achieve homeownership. But they could never have predicted how banks, lenders, realtors, and corrupt FHA officials themselves would use the newly passed law to make victims of the very people they were supposed to help, and the devastation they would leave in their wake. A compulsively readable hybrid of true crime and investigative journalism, The Killing Fields of East New York reveals how white-collar crime reduced a prospering neighborhood to abandoned buildings and empty lots. Following the dual threads of the hunt for the network of criminals behind the first subprime mortgage scandal and the ensuing downfall of East New York, Stacy Horn weaves a compelling narrative of government failure, a desperate community, and ultimately the largest series of mortgage fraud prosecutions in American history. The Killing Fields of East New York deftly demonstrates how different types of crime are profoundly entangled, and how the crimes committed in nice suits and corner offices are just as destructive as those committed on the street. Autorid: Stacy Horn

A picture book that celebrates doing your own thing in the face of society's expectations . . . and a sweet story about a girl, her dad, her disapproving grandma and, most importantly, cars.Sarabeth loves cars.She loves the way the engines sometimes roar like lions and other times purr like kittens. She loves seeing sports cars that are sleek and fast like cheetahs and boxy SUVs that trundle along like elephants.And most of all, she loves to help her dad at his garage.Sarabeth’s grandmother doesn’t approve. She thinks little girls should play with dolls and wear dresses and always have clean hands. But when her car starts grumbling like a walrus instead of purring like a kitten, who will be there to help?A delightful story about an independent and spirited girl who has no time for the limitations that society wants to put on her, and a grandma who gets the opportunity to change her way of thinking. Autorid: Melanie Florence, Nadia Alam

Every day is a good hair day in this essential picture book celebration of hair in its many forms. A must-read for any child struggling with hair-confidence. With humour, joy and empathy, this empowering picture book exudes confidence and celebrates the unique beauty of every crown. It's a hugely positive picture book for any child lacking self-confidence or feeling frustrated by their hair or body image. Birungi hates her hair. Doing it feels like a chore! There must be a secret to having good hair... With her family's love and support, Birungi discovers that there are as many types of hair as there are people: it can be black, grey, blonde, or sometimes even blue. It can reach for the sky or fall straight to the ground, be worn in rows or curls, twirl or kink or flow or frizz. And each persons hair, no matter how it grows, needs the same special care and attention as all the other wonderful parts of them. Autorid: Yvonne Sewankambo, Freda Chiu

A biography of Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, the pioneering interpreter of Indian art, philosophy, and mythology“A rounded, gently critical, always interesting portrait of this unique personality.”—Joseph Campbell, author of The Hero with a Thousand FacesAnanda K. Coomaraswamy (1877–1947) was a pioneer in Indian art history and in the cultural meeting of East and West in the twentieth century. A scholar in the tradition of the great Indian grammarians and philosophers, an art historian convinced that the ultimate value of art transcends history, and a social thinker influenced by William Morris, Coomaraswamy was a unique figure. Finding a universal tradition in past cultures ranging from the Hellenic and Christian to the Indian, Islamic, and Chinese, he wrote many influential books and essays in which he explored his ideas about ancient symbols and wisdom. In this biography, Roger Lipsey chronicles the development of Coomaraswamy’s ideas and the career that led him from geology to art history and metaphysics, and from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) to England and the United States. Autorid: Roger Lipsey

A collection of important essays by a pioneering interpreter of Indian art, philosophy, and mythology“Brilliant.”—Joseph Campbell, author of The Hero with a Thousand FacesAnanda K. Coomaraswamy (1877–1947) was a pioneer in the study of Indian art, philosophy, and mythology—and in the cultural meeting of East and West. A scholar in the tradition of the great Indian grammarians and philosophers, an art historian convinced that the ultimate value of art transcends history, and a social thinker influenced by William Morris, Coomaraswamy was a unique figure whose works provide virtually a complete education in themselves. Finding a universal tradition in past cultures ranging from the Hellenic and Christian to the Indian, Islamic, and Chinese, he presented his ideas about the symbols of ancient wisdom in numerous essays. This volume includes a selection of his essays on metaphysics that were written in the 1930s and 1940s, when he was at the height of his powers. Autorid: Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, Roger Lipsey

A collection of important essays by a pioneering interpreter of Indian art, philosophy, and mythology“Brilliant.”—Joseph Campbell, author of The Hero with a Thousand Faces“Varied, imaginative, incredibly learned. . . . Fascinating.”—John Kenneth Galbraith, New York Times Book ReviewAnanda K. Coomaraswamy (1877–1947) was a pioneer in the study of Indian art, philosophy, and mythology—and in the cultural meeting of East and West. A scholar in the tradition of the great Indian grammarians and philosophers, an art historian convinced that the ultimate value of art transcends history, and a social thinker influenced by William Morris, Coomaraswamy was a unique figure whose works provide virtually a complete education in themselves. Finding a universal tradition in past cultures ranging from the Hellenic and Christian to the Indian, Islamic, and Chinese, he presented his ideas in numerous essays. This volume includes a selection of his essays on art and symbolism that were written in the 1930s and 1940s, when he was at the height of his powers. Autorid: Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, Roger Lipsey

People think relationships fail because of deal breakers like infidelity, finances, or parenting problems. But the real culprit is often much less dramatic: emotional disconnection after years of staying silent and avoiding conflict. We're afraid to say what we need because we worry about what will come next. Avoidant behaviour - the need to 'keep the peace' rather than dealing with conflict head on - isn't our fault. Our ingrained attachment wiring urges us to sidestep day-to-day disputes and brush lingering problems under the rug. But silence is a losing proposition in the long term, leading us to self-abandon and essentially 'quiet quit' our relationships. We can make another choice. In The Cost of Quiet, licensed marriage and family therapist Colette Jane Fehr shines a light on the epidemic of avoidant behaviour and how to overcome it. Drawing from the latest attachment science and evidence-based therapies she's used to repair the bond between hundreds of couples, Fehr gives us the tools to approach those we love with openness, honesty and vulnerability. The ultimate goal: a securely attached relationship that engages with conflict productively, and the confidence that comes from speaking up and being heard - because a good relationship is worth fighting for. Autorid: Colette Jane Fehr

In the past three decades, the battle between big tech and big journalism has reshaped how we consume the news. Jason Whittaker delves into how tech giants outmanoeuvred traditional media companies, siphoning off advertising revenue and audience attention. As journalism struggled to adapt, social media platforms evolved from utopian public spaces into breeding grounds for misinformation and fake news, eroding public trust. The influence of billionaires further complicated the digital ecosystem, swaying public opinion and exercising direct political power that previous media moguls could only dream of. More recently, AI has begun to revolutionize content creation, distribution and consumption. Whittaker provides an incisive examination of the frequently combative relations of these two industries and the uncertain future of the news in the digital age. Autorid: Jason Whittaker

In the early eighteenth century, Christianity began to lose its hold on the story of humankind. Yet centuries of xenophobia, religious intolerance and emerging biological ideas did not simply disappear. Instead, secular thinkers reshaped them as they looked to redefine what it meant to be human. By centurys end, naturalists and philosophers had divided humankind into racial categories using methods associated with the Enlightenment era. In The Race Makers, Enlightenment specialist Andrew S. Curran traces the emergence of race through thirteen pivotal figures, including Louis XIV, Buffon, Carl Linnaeus, Voltaire, David Hume, Adam Smith, Immanuel Kant and Thomas Jefferson. From the gilded halls of Versailles to the slave plantations of the Caribbean, and from the court of the Mughal Empire to the drawing rooms of Monticello, Curran reveals how the pursuit of knowledge became entangled with and often drove systems of empire and oppression. The result is a bold reappraisal of the Enlightenments most celebrated luminaries. Combining rigorous scholarship with vivid storytelling, The Race Makersoffers a sweeping and unsettling account of how modern concepts of race were born and why they still matter. Autorid: Andrew S. Curran

Everyone's favourite classroom pet is unsqueakably thrilled to be in a NEW-NEW-NEW novel to celebrate his 20th anniversary! Humphrey is unsqueakably excited - a special guest is coming to Room 26! But when he sees who it is, he's SHOCKED-SHOCKED-SHOCKED. The guest is a big dog! And Mrs. Brisbane doesn't seem worried at all! Luckily, this dog is very gentle. His name is Happy, and he's come to help Humphrey's classmates with their reading. Then they hear about more dogs - a friendly one who can do tricks and sing, and a beloved pet who has gone missing. Of course everyone wants to help find her. Good thing Humphrey is so good at helping kids solve their problems. And he pawsitively loves to solve a mystery - even one involving a dog! With a fresh voice and an engaging hamster's-eye view of school, families, and treats to hide in a cheek pouch, Betty G. Birney's Humphrey will elicit laughter and a new appreciation for classroom hamsters everywhere. Autorid: Betty G. Birney

The second book in the super funny series featuring "Sky" the laziest alien to ever visit Earth. Planet Earth failed to get Sky a passing grade in her school project, now Sky must figure out how to fix this mess AGAIN. If only humans would stop fighting wars all over the place! Theres only one thing for it: return to Oak Lane Primary School as an eleven-year-old girl and reunite with her human friends to stop all fighting with Sky's genius idea of winning. Which would be a lot easier if a disastrous cricket match and a declaration of war painted on the school fence hadn't just kicked off a battle with a rival school... Autorid: Alice Primmer, Fred Blunt

An action-packed speculative YA thriller for fans of the Amazon Prime series The Boys, books by Marie Lu and Veronica Roth's Divergent. 'A high-octane adventure with killer tension' - Chloe Gong, global bestselling author of These Violent Delights Lesson One: Never tell anyone what you truly are Tru and her friends are trainee assassins. But Tru has to keep the full extent of her skills a secret from everyone if people knew, shed be considered Dangerous. For now, she and her secrets are protected by undercover super-assassin turned guardian, Logan Dire, her protecter ever since her parents were murdered when she was 10. Logan bakes, he keeps house and he secretly gives her lessons on how to stay alive. Lesson Two: When you think youre beat run Then Tru takes a random babysitting job one evening. When the house is attacked by assassins whove clearly come for Baby Thea, Tru has to put all Logan has taught her into action. She goes on the run, with Thea strapped to her chest and her three best friends at her side. Lesson Three: Trust is dangerous But at every turn theres a new question about who they can really trust. Oh, and Tru also has a burning question about whether its ok to kiss a girl who's trying to hunt you down . . . 'This book is a good time' Dhonielle Clayton - bestselling author of The Belles Autorid: Natalie C. Parker

A blueprint for growing beyond your pain and healing the hurts in your relationships through the power of intimacy, sacred sexuality, and self-knowledge from relational teacher Stefanos Sifandos. Do you find that the same issues come up in your relationships over and over? Do you struggle to experience pleasure? Are you longing for connection but unsure where to seek it and how to sustain it? What if the answers to these questions arent somewhere outside you, waiting to be found, but inside? What if the quest for true intimacy starts within? In these pages, relational teacher and educator Stefanos Sifandos invites you to turn inward. He draws from personal experiences and client stories, as well as behavioral science, psychology, and both Eastern and Western wisdom traditions, to help you: · Understand the difference between sex and sacred sexuality · Heal from past traumas and inner wounds · Unlock the flow of erotic energy · Experience intimacy in a way that deepens your romantic relationship · Reach an expansive new level of self-awareness and emotional freedom On this journey, youll follow your sensual energy deep into every aspect of your selfphysical, mental, emotional, relational, spiritual, and sexual. Youll discover how, when you experience your sexuality as both sacred and powerful, you can break the cycles that are keeping you stuck and create a richer, more embodied life. Autorid: Stefanos Sifandos

Key study on writer and activist Kgositsile that presents a new approach to studying the radicalism of Africa and its diaspora and makes a major contribution to the histories of Black lives, gender studies, jazz studies, politics, and creativity.The cultural configurations of the Black Atlantic cannot be fully understood without recognising the significant presence of writers and artists from the African continent itself. Among the most influential was South African poet laureate Keorapetse Kgositsile, or 'Bra Willie', as he was affectionately known. Yet, until now, there has been no full-length study of his work. Uhuru Phalafala's wide-ranging book reveals the foundational influence of Kgositsile's mother and grandmother on his craft and unveils the importance of the oral/aural traditions, indigenous knowledge systems, and cosmologies he carried with him into and after exile. It illuminates a southern African modernity that was strongly gendered and deployed in anti-imperialist, anti-colonial, anti-apartheid, and civil rights struggles. Using the original concept of 'elsewhere', the author maps the sources of Kgositsile's transformative verse, which in turn generated 'poetics of possibility' for his contemporaries in the Black Arts and Black Power Movements and beyond - among them Maya Angelou, Larry Neal, Gwendolyn Brooks, Tom Dent, members of The Last Poets, Otabenga Jones & Associates, and rapper Earl Sweatshirt - who all looked to his work to model their identities, cultural movements and radical traditions. Autorid: Uhuru Portia Phalafala

Achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal of Reduced Inequalities focuses on Sustainable Development Goal number ten (SDG#10), which aims to reduce inequality within and among countries by promoting social, economic and political inclusion for all, regardless of factors such as age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, origin or religion. Recognizing that inequality can obstruct long-term development, SDG#10 aims to ensure equitable access to healthcare, opportunities, and overall well-being, fostering a more just and inclusive society. Examining family businesses from Mongolia, Spain, India, Australia, and Malaysia, each chapter presents a unique perspective from their respective country, analysing how SDG#10 translates into tackling inequalities. The case studies presented generate insights and key takeaways into how family businesses help to reduce inequalities in their respective countries. The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 Goals pledged by 193 nations in 2015 which would help engender an improved, fairer, and more sustainable world one in which no one is left behind. The SDGs are a call to action, to develop innovative solutions to the most complex, societal, and environmental global challenges. In Family Businesses on a Mission, series editor Naomi Birdthistle brings together international case studies to illustrate how family businesses can attain the UN 2030 SDGs. Accessible to those working in the field beyond academia such as family business practitioners, family business owners, government and policymakers, members of NGOs, business associations and philanthropic centres this book series equally appeals to those with a general interest in entrepreneurship and business. Autorid: Naomi Birdthistle

500 PIECE PUZZLE Celebrate the sweetest signs of spring with the Windows To Spring 500 Piece Foil Puzzle from Galison. This delightful puzzle features a colorful collection of intricate sugar eggs, each showcasing tiny, enchanting scenes tucked insidethink adorable sheep, graceful swans, cozy cottages, and blooming gardens. As you piece it together, youll be transported into a miniature world of Easter wonder and delicate artistry. SHIMMERING FOIL DETAILS Beautiful foil accents make each sugar egg glisten and shimmer, bringing an extra layer of magic to the scene. The subtle sparkle highlights the charming, hand-crafted look of the eggs and makes the finished puzzle a true celebration of springtime beauty. PERFECT FOR GIFTING Whether youre looking for a whimsical Easter basket surprise, a seasonal hostess gift, or just a charming way to welcome spring, Windows To Spring makes a perfect choice. It's a heartwarming and satisfying project for puzzlers of all agesand a great excuse to gather around the table and savor some peaceful, creative time. HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION This 500-piece puzzle is crafted with premium materials to ensure durability, crisp imagery, and a snug fit. The completed puzzle measures 20"" x 20"" and is printed with non-toxic inks on FSC-certified paper. Designed to be as beautiful as it is rewarding to complete, Galison puzzles are made for a lifetime of enjoyment. GALISON Since 1979, Galison has been on a mission to bring art and creativity into daily life. Through beautifully designed puzzles, stationery, games, and gifts, we aim to inspire joy, spark imagination, and help make everyday moments a little more magical. Autorid: Galison, Joanna Clay