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Furious Harvests, a collection of striking poetry by Alex Averbuch, explores existential questions that war raises: from the Russian aggression against Ukraine currently taking place in Averbuch’s home region of Luhansk, to the events of World War II, including poems that incorporate historical letters of Jewish Holocaust survivors. This collection of striking poetry by Alex Averbuch explores the existential questions that war raises from the Russian aggression against Ukraine currently taking place in Averbuch’s home region of Luhansk in eastern Ukraine, to the events of World War II. Many poems in Furious Harvests arise from the author’s own experiences observing the effects of Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine. Through the lens of his Jewish-Ukrainian family history and using poeticized documentary materials related to World War II, Averbuch also writes about the suffering of others who were captured and deported, and who perished in earlier times. In some poems, letters of Ukrainian Ostarbeiters sent to their relatives in Ukraine are interwoven with letters of Jewish Holocaust survivors who returned to devastated villages in Ukraine in search of their murdered relatives.Furious Harvests is both unsettling and liberatory in its de-specification of ethnos, language, and sexuality, reliving trigger-points in Ukraine’s history through the confessional intimacy of family, shame, pleasure, and the reconciliation of self and other. Autorid: Alex Averbuch, Oksana Maksymchuk, Max Rosochinsky

The extraordinary tale of a curious boy sent to live on the moon, the wondrous discoveries he makes, and the courage it takes to speak a truth no one wants to believe.The first rule of life on the moon is: There is no life on the moon.The second rule is: Don't ask questions.12-year-old Leo gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the very first Moon colony. He’s excited to be part of the top-secret mission, but things quickly go off the rails. Right after his family lands on the Moon, Leo’s dad is called off on an urgent mission from which he never returns. The authorities claim the mission never existed, and Leo’s dad is accused of desertion.Leo goes looking for his dad and discovers far more than he bargained for. Everyone in the colony insists there’s NO life on the Moon. But Leo’s explorations reveal a landscape brimming with extraordinary creatures—with baffling behaviors and beliefs. Leo’s big question is: why keep Moon life a secret? Who stands to gain? And how can he find a way to save his new Moon friends before the lie becomes a reality? Autorid: Matthew Swanson, Robbi Behr

In 2015, a massive avalanche descended on the small Arctic Norwegian city of Longyearbyen, Svalbard, leveling eleven houses and killing a two-year-old girl and a young father. It was a tragic natural disaster but one that was becoming increasingly and alarmingly common for citizens of Svalbard, like journalist Line Nagell YlvisÅker. In her arresting book My World Is Melting, YlvisÅker explores the effects of a warming planet up close and personal, from inside a remote community intimately attuned to its environment. YlvisÅker introduces readers to her friends and neighbors, including dedicated meteorologists racing to anticipate future disasters and a veteran trapper who harbors doubts about climate change even as he bears witness to a constantly shifting landscape. Blending memoir, long-form journalism, and scientific reportage, she provides an intimate picture of life in a place where the effects of climate change can be seen in all their startling realityand a compelling and hopeful argument for collective and cooperative action across the globe. Autorid: Line Nagell Ylvisåker, Kelsey Camacho

The rate of interracial marriage in the United States has steadily increased: One in six new marriages now crosses racial or ethnic lines. Yet these partnerships are not always embraced or even accepted by families, friends, and society. Within families, issues ranging from food and holiday traditions to parenting approaches and beliefs about gender roles sometimes must be negotiated between cultures. In a time of national division, questions of race and identity have become deeply fraught. The way these couples navigate differences is a model for how Americans, despite their differences, can come together. This bookbased on interviews with and surveys of hundreds of people and informed by the authors many decades of experience as therapists and researchersexplores how intermarried couples build lives together. People of varied backgrounds describe how they navigate a world where others wonder about their relationship, question the parentage of their children, and treat them differently from their partner based on their appearance. Spouses relate their experiences forming fulfilling relationships in the face of potential disapproval, and they speak candidly about the joys and challenges of raising mixed-race children. Many of these couples have strengthened their relationships by learning to communicate across cultural barriers, and they share strategies for overcoming misunderstandings. At once large-scale and intimate, this book offers practical advice and timely insight into the triumphs and struggles of love across lines of difference. Autorid: Geoffrey Greif, Michael Woolley, Victoria Stubbs

"A history of human rights that places writers and their ideas at its center. At Amnesty International's headquarters in London hangs a large copy of Seamus Heaney's "From the Republic of Conscience," a poem that touches on neither imprisonment nor torture but instead suggests that acts of literary creation are themselves a form of human rights work, important for bringing new things into the world rather than removing evil from it. Why does a poem about the power of creation stand at the center of an organization known for publicizing atrocity? What can it tell us about human rights? Hadji Bakara's Writing for Dark Times tells the story of the writer's distinct place in the history of human rights. It argues that the relationship between the creative work of writing and the pursuit of universal rights is an important but misunderstood dimension of both literary and human rights history over the past century. Following a diverse cast of characters from the First World War through the end of the Cold War,including Bertolt Brecht, H.G. Wells, Archibald MacLeish, Albert Camus, Czeslaw Milosz, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'O, Muriel Rukeyser, Nadine Gordimer, and J.M. Coetzee, Bakara shows how many writers took up questions about human rights, from refugees in the early century to a poet-statesman who helped draft the United Nations declarations of human rights to imprisoned writers and writer-activists who became integral parts of the global human rights movement. But the book also shows that these writers' efforts to theorize and support human rights were bound up with changing ideas about the place of their own work in the world--the work of writing. For those who study human rights, Writing for Dark Times offers both an archive and a method for better understanding the influence of writers on the historical development of the concept. For those in literary studies, the book provides a new account of how human rights shaped the politics of twentieth-century literature. Few books have made as vivid a case for literature's relevance to our most exalted ideals and institutions"-- Provided by publisher. A history of human rights that places writers and their ideas at its center. At Amnesty International’s headquarters in London hangs a large copy of Seamus Heaney’s “From the Republic of Conscience,” a poem that touches on neither imprisonment nor torture but instead suggests that acts of literary creation are themselves a form of human rights work, important for bringing new things into the world rather than removing evil from it. Why does a poem about the power of creation stand at the center of an organization known for publicizing atrocity? What can it tell us about human rights? Hadji Bakara’s Writing for Dark Times tells the story of the writer’s distinct place in the history of human rights. It argues that the relationship between the creative work of writing and the pursuit of universal rights is an important but misunderstood dimension of both literary and human rights history over the past century. Following a diverse cast of characters from the First World War through the end of the Cold War, including Bertolt Brecht, H.G. Wells, Archibald MacLeish, Albert Camus, Czeslaw Milosz, Ngugi wa Thiong’O, Muriel Rukeyser, Nadine Gordimer, and J.M. Coetzee, Bakara shows how many writers took up questions about human rights, from refugees in the early century to a poet-statesman who helped draft the United Nations declarations of human rights to imprisoned writers and writer-activists who became integral parts of the global human rights movement. But the book also shows that these writers’ efforts to theorize and support human rights were bound up with changing ideas about the place of their own work in the world––the work of writing. For those who study human rights, Writing for Dark Times offers both an archive and a method for better understanding the influence of writers on the historical development of the concept. For those in literary studies, the book provides a new account of how human rights shaped the politics of twentieth-century literature. Few books have made as vivid a case for literature’s relevance to our most exalted ideals and institutions. Autorid: Hadji Bakara

A landmark practical guide from the twenty-first-century pioneer in economics. Experimental economics—generating and interpreting data to understand human decisions, motivations, and outcomes—is today all but synonymous with economics as a discipline. The advantages of the experimental method for understanding causal effects make it the gold standard for an increasingly empirical field. But until now the discipline has lacked comprehensive and definitive guidance for how to optimally design and conduct economic experiments. For more than 30 years, John A. List has been at the forefront of using experiments to advance economic knowledge, expanding the domain of economic experiments from the lab to the real-world. Experimental Economics is his A-to-Z compendium for students and researchers on the ground floor of designing, conducting, analyzing, and interpreting data that they generate. List seeks not only to guide readers on how to develop and implement their experimental projects—everything from design to administrative and ethical considerations—but to help them avoid all the mistakes he’s made in his career, too. Experimental Economics codifies its author’s refined approach to the design, execution, and analysis of laboratory and field experiments. It is a milestone work poised to become the definitive reference for the next century of economics (and economists). Autorid: John A. List

Traces the intellectual history of cinema's aspiration to create a universal language, examining how this vision has been articulated in both writings and films. Celluloid Babel offers a transnational intellectual history of cinema's quest for universal language, unfolding through both writings and films. Today, algorithms and data-collection systems play a significant role in predicting the viewer's preferences and suggesting content specifically tailored to their particular interests. However, this promise of on-demand personalized media is markedly different from the promise outlined in cinema's initial promotional discourse, which celebrated the mediums ability to appeal to a universal audience. Instead of targeting fragmented audiences, cinema was supposed to captivate and engage everyone all at once, regardless of social station, educational level, or national affiliation. The aspiration for a universal language left an indelible mark on film history, yet despite its significance, the history and theory behind it remain largely unexplored. Celluloid Babel illuminates a pivotal chapter in early film theory and establishes it as the inaugural paradigm of thought on cinemas nature. By exploring this pursuit, the book reveals the forgotten utopian potential of mass media and uncovers complex correlations among political ideals, aesthetic preferences, material conditions, modes of spectatorship, and governance. Autorid: Ori Levin

Tomato season starts now! This deck is your go-to guide for turning sun-kissed tomatoes into show-stopping seasonal dishes. The ultimate recipe deck to fulfill all your “tomato girl summer” ambitions with 30 juicy recipes ripe for the picking. Each recipe celebrates the versatility of this star ingredient, whether it’s a bright Tomato Nectarine Panzanella Salad, nourishing Baked Cherry Tomatoes with Feta and Shrimp, a zesty Basil-Infused Tomato-tini, or savory Heirloom Tomato Bread Pudding. With fresh ideas for drinks, apps, jams, dips, spreads, and main courses on beautifully illustrated, displayable cards, you’ll slice, stir, and sip your way through summer. An included booklet contains building-block recipes to take your tomato cookery up a notch.CELEBRATING SEASONAL PRODUCE: Tomatoes are at their best in the summer and early fall. Take advantage of the unrivaled juicy, sweet, vibrant mascot of warm summer days while at the height of their seasonality. This 30-card recipe deck gives you ample ways to enjoy fresh tomatoes and to preserve their summery flavor to get you through the winter. GREAT GIFT FOR COOKS: Packed with recipes and sun-kissed illustrations, plus a handy guide to everything you need to cook tomatoes of all kinds, this delightful deck packs a ton of value in a petite, affordably priced package. Pair it with a tomato plant, tomato slicer, or canning jars to create an irresistible housewarming present or anytime gift for food lovers. RECIPES ON THE GO: Summer travel may include meal prep in a rental house kitchen, on a poolside grill, or over a campfire. Take this handy recipe card deck along on your adventures for delicious inspiration and easy-to-follow guidance for great tomato-based treats. The folded format of the cards makes it easy to set them against a counter while cooking or display alongside the finished dish.Perfect for: Home cooks of all levels Farmer’s market enthusiasts and outdoor or windowsill gardeners Host or hostess gift Birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or graduation gifting Autorid: Chronicle Books

"A giant wheel loader teaches his little skid steers how to work and play as a team"-- Provided by publisher. Celebrate Father's Day—or any day with dad—with this sweet tale of a giant wheel loader teaching his little skid steers how to work and play as a team. A heartwarming addition to the New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series!As the sun rises on the construction site, a giant wheel loader rumbles awake. It’s time for a busy day of work and play! This wise, patient dad teaches his little ones how to dig, lift, carry, and climb—and, most importantly, how love, teamwork, and plenty of fun make a family.Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford, the author-illustrator team behind many of the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site bestsellers, bring their playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to a sweet, timeless tale that celebrates the special connection between fathers and children.BESTSELLING CHILDREN’S BOOK SERIES: Kids and parents love the New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site books. The series’ legions of fans will be thrilled to welcome this new story, all about family!GREAT FOR FATHER’S DAY: This sweet story makes an ideal book for Father’s Day, birthday gift-giving, or sharing with dad any day. ROLLICKING READ-ALOUD VEHICLES BOOK: Playful, bouncing rhymes make for a tremendously satisfying read-aloud experience, perfect for energetic toddlers who love construction.ENCOURAGES CONNECTION: Dad and His Crew Power Through! celebrates family togetherness as Dad and the kids work, play, and bond on a busy day on the construction site.Perfect for:Young truck, tractor, and construction fansAnyone fascinated by construction vehiclesParents, grandparents, teachers, and librarians looking for engaging, action-packed books on family, team building, and friendshipReaders who love the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train book series Autorid: Sherri Duskey Rinker, AG Ford

"A hilarious ABC book for kids and their grown-ups to read together! This totally appropriate, definitely not swear-filled picture book is a celebration of SHIRTS from A to Z. Shirts!"-- Provided by publisher. A hilarious ABC book for kids and their grown-ups to read together! This totally appropriate, definitely not swear-filled picture book is a celebration of SHIRTS from A to Z. Shirts!Warning: This is not your typical alphabet book. For maximum fun read out loud!There are shirts everywhere! This hilarious alphabet of silly shirts will keep everyone laughing from A to Z. In this totally appropriate book for all ages, you’ll discover twenty-six ways to . . . um . . . identify shirts, and perhaps express yourself creatively! Read aloud slowly with a child to unlock a shirtload of laughs. Teach the ABCs with a book that’s just as much fun for grown-ups as it is for kids.Discover the book that started a TikTok sensation—and then join the fun and read out loud with your little one!A BRAND-NEW EDITION: This hardcover edition of Joe Lampe’s hit book has all-new full-color illustrations and a keepsake giftable format! Ready to take the wear and tear of continuous reading and delight parents and kids with every page, it’s a collectible item that makes a perfect gift.FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY: This humorous picture book is a delight for kids but even more fun for their parents. It’s a great addition to the family bookshelf, ready to grab whenever a good laugh is needed.JOIN THE VIRAL SENSATION: This previously self-published book ranked as a top seller for weeks after videos of children reading along with their parents became a viral sensation on TikTok. Join the fun or share it with friends with this new edition. Perfect for: New parents of all ages Gift-giving for baby showers, birthday parties, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day Fans of humorous children’s book spoofs like Go the F*ck to Sleep, P Is for Pterodactyl: The Worst Alphabet Book Ever, and K is for Knifeball Autorid: Joe Lampe, Daniel Sulzberg

From acclaimed baker Tara Jensen: The definitive primer on baking pizza dough, with brilliant color photos, illustrations, and easy-to-follow recipe layouts. "Complete with detailed explanations of techniques, thorough instructions, and helpful tips, this comprehensive volume is perfect for bakers of all levels who are serious about pizza making.Publishers Weekly, Starred Review Pizza dough is a gateway for many home bread bakers, allowing them to experiment with different tools, toppings, ingredients, timings, and shapes. This companion guides you step by step from the simplest doughs to artisanal bakes. Here are 89 recipes any baker can perfect, with simple cook-along layouts and ways to explore different ingredients, techniques, flours, and heat sources for perfecting pizza, pita, and focaccia. Bright and visually rich, with more than 60 color photographs, this baking book provides expert guidance on how to: Set up your baking space with the right ingredients and tools Cook over fire or with an outdoor oven, or trick out the oven that came with your apartment to bake an impressive pie Learn the perfect ratios of toppings to crust Build classics such as Margherita, Clam, and Pepperoni pizzas, as well as a collection of fancifully delicious takes, including Breakfast pizza; Delicata Squash, Shallot, and Gruyere; and a particularly luscious Pancetta and Brown Butter Pineapple pie Craft a foolproof focaccia Discover all you need to know to make pita with kids And much more! No book on pizza is complete without simple sauces, dips, and drizzles, such as Lemony Roasted Garlic Cream, Hot Honey, and a simple, fresh Uncooked Tomato Sauce. For after your pizza, Jensen offers dessert: homemade ice cream, cobblers, brownies, simple chocolate chip cookies, and a classic yellow birthday cake with chocolate frosting. The first pizza bible written by a woman and one of the preeminent bread bakers in the US, Pizza Practice offers a new approach and everything you need to bake your best pizzas. Autorid: Tara Jensen, Katie Parla, Scott Suchman

Embark on thethirdthrilling chapter of Mo Xiang Tong Xiu's legendary tale,adapted from the beloved anime and best-selling novel!After narrowly escaping vengeful spirits, Xie Lianand San Lang arrive attheenigmaticVillage of Water Chestnuts. But their respite is short-lived as newadventures call, joined by Nan Feng and Fu Yao in a journey packed withmystery and danger! Autorid: Mo Xiang, Tong Xiu

At a prestigious Stockholm publishing house, a young intern navigates a complex and evolving relationship with her boss, Gunnar, the director of the elite Andromeda imprint, as she gradually assumes greater responsibilities, exploring the tension between tradition and modernity within the literary world and their ambiguous connection. Original. Autorid: Therese Bohman, Marlaine Delargy

A disagreement between Vera the cat and Gipp the dog turns into a laugh-out-loud word game with heart, in a story about friendship and compromise. Illustrations. A disagreement between two animal friends turns into a laugh-out-loud word game with heart.Vera (the cat) is happily playing alone with her catnip mouse when Gipp (the dog) desperately tries to join the fun. When she doesn’t respond, Gipp decides he’ll impress her with his magic wand but instead accidentally destroys Vera’s toy! Attempting to cheer her up, Gipp offers to use his wand to replace the catnip mouse, suggesting a series of fantastical rhyming alternatives. Would Vera like a ketchup joust? No. A cattle blouse? No! How about a cactus house? NO! Vera’s had enough. And soon neither of them has their favorite toy. Is there some way the friends can patch things up?Writer and illustrator A. J. Smith has created a delightfully silly picture book filled with inventive language and fanciful images. This entertaining rhyming word game is tucked inside a warm and satisfying emotional story about friendship and compromise. The story will appeal to children who like to play alone, those who long to be included – and those who go back and forth depending on the day. A perfect read-aloud, this fun book could inspire children to make up their own rhymes or even create their own rhyming game. It also could lead to discussions on topics such as cooperation, communication and different ways to play, and would support character education lessons on kindness and empathy. Autorid: A. J. Smith

500-PIECE PUZZLE Capybara Pool Day is a 500-piece puzzle from Mudpuppy that brings calm vibes and sunny scenes to life! With charming illustrations of capybaras lounging, splashing, and floating in their favorite watering hole, this puzzle offers the perfect balance of challenge and relaxation. Great for solo puzzling or gathering the family for a cozy screen-free activity. RELAXING & PLAYFUL ARTWORK This puzzle showcases a whimsical collage of capybaras enjoying a dreamy day at the pool. Whether soaking in hot tubs, floating on fruit slices, or chilling with ducks and friends, these happy capybaras are sure to bring a smile. The detailed and imaginative artwork creates a lighthearted scene full of warmth and humor. PERFECT FOR GIFTING With its joyful theme and sturdy construction, Capybara Pool Day makes a fun and thoughtful gift for animal lovers, puzzle fans, or anyone in need of a little zen. Whether for birthdays, holidays, or just because, this puzzle is a great way to unwind and enjoy quiet, creative time. EASY HANDLING Includes 500 ribbon-cut pieces made from thick, high-quality board thats easy to handle. The completed puzzle measures approximately 20 x 20. Made from 90% recycled greyboard and packaged in a box made from 70% recycled materials. Printed with nontoxic inks and FSC-certified for responsible production. MUDPUPPY For over 25 years, Mudpuppy has created award-winning puzzles, games, and toys that promote imaginative thinking and screen-free play. Designed with care for kids and families, all Mudpuppy products meet CPSIA, ASTM, and CE safety regulations, and are made with sustainability in mind. Autorid: Mudpuppy, Valerie Nelson

Dino-Cop from space! Rex is an alien descendant of the mighty Tyrannosaurus and a skilled bounty hunter. After one of his bounties - the mad alien scientist, Zardax - escapes, Rex is forced to crash his ship on Earth. Stranded in Catford, south east London, an accident causes Rex to merge with a young, teenage orphan called Korey. Once bonded, Korey and Rex will have to learn how to get along so they can stop an army of Zardax's alien parasites from taking over the district, the city, and then the planet! Written by Ramzee (Marvels Edge of Spider-Verse, The Cheat Book) and featuring the kinetic art of Claude T.C., Rex Power is the freshest, new British superhero on the block! Autorid: RAMZEE, Claude

Elements of Structural Equation Models (SEMs) blends theoretical foundations with practical applications, serving as both a learning tool and a lasting reference. Synthesizing material from diverse sources, including the author's own contributions, it provides a rigorous yet accessible guide for graduate students, faculty, and researchers across social, behavioral, health, and data sciences. The book covers essential SEM concepts model assumptions, identification, estimation, and diagnostics while also addressing advanced topics often overlooked, such as Bayesian SEMs, model-implied instrumental variables, and categorical variables. Readers will gain insights into missing data, longitudinal models, and comparisons with Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs). By presenting complex technical content in a clear, structured way, this authoritative resource deepens readers' understanding of SEMs, making it an indispensable guide for both newcomers and experts seeking a definitive treatment of the field. Autorid: Kenneth A. Bollen

Ithaca consists of sixty sonnets divided into two equal parts, “Ithaca” and “Gifts Reserved for Age.” In Homer’s Odyssey, Ithaca is the island home to which the hero returns after twenty years of war and perilous adventures. In Lehman’s “Ithaca” sequence, two phrases are strategically repeated, with variations: “Happy the man who . . .” and “What did he believe in?” In “Gifts Reserved for Age,” the restless traveler continues to recollect and make sense of his life. Ultimate questions are raised: Does God exist? Can art redeem reality and not just contrive ways to escape from it? What are the compensatory “gifts” that accompany growing old? Lehman, who has resided for many years in Ithaca, New York, does inventive things with the sonnet as a form and the sonnet sequence as the organizing principle of a unified book. Rich in allusion, not only to Homer’s epic but to a shelf of important writers and thinkers, Ithaca is a witty and erudite book for grown-up readers who look to poetry for inspiration, profundity, and intellectual stimulation. Autorid: David Lehman

A history of the institutional reform of monetary policy in Latin America, with lessons for today After years of macroeconomic instability, central bank independence (CBI) is playing a pivotal role in achieving low inflation worldwide. But in some nationsincluding Brazil, Colombia, Hungary, India, Mexico, Türkiye, and the United States central banks have been blamed for focusing only on fighting inflation at the expense of economic growth. Central Bank Independence and Inflation argues that countries must continue supporting the independence of central banks to keep inflation in check and hence promote long-run economic growth. Jácome analyzes the evolution of CBI in Latin America from its creation in the 1920s to the present day. He warns against requiring central banks to print money to finance fiscal deficits, because it hinders economic growth. He creates a database of central bank independence to track its evolution and provides empirical evidence of a negative correlation with inflation. Deeply grounded in history, Central Bank Independence and Inflation warns against the consequences of weakening this institutional arrangement. It is the first book to provide a historical account of Latin America's CBI and will be a valuable resource for those interested in monetary policy. Autorid: Luis I. Jácome

Only when we fully appreciate the origins and foundations of child and adolescent behaviors will we succeed in uncovering why they do what they do. By emphasizing evolutionary viewpoints of human psychological development, this textbook explains the fundamental underpinnings of young minds and how they grow. New chapters on the biological basis and cultural context of development introduce students to dynamic new debates in the field. The integrative, topical approach incorporates the perspectives that guide today's practitioners and gives students a holistic and up-to-date understanding of development. Box features highlight key debates, Section Reviews reinforce essential points, and Ask Yourself questions and end-of-chapter exercises encourage engagement and extend learning, supporting and enhancing student understanding. Revised and updated throughout, this comprehensive, topical textbook uniquely integrates the central themes of modern developmental theory developmental contextualism, sociocultural perspective, and evolutionary theory in a strong, theoretical introduction to child and adolescent development. Autorid: David F. Bjorklund, Carlos Hernández Blasi

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation, this new book for tweens is a handbook for living a happy and exciting life that isn't hijacked by a smartphone.Jonathan Haidt's blockbuster book, The Anxious Generation, has sparked a global conversation about the effects of smartphones and social media on young people’s development, and has inspired millions of parents, teachers, and leaders to take action. Now, Haidt and Catherine Price, author of the bestselling How to Break Up with Your Phone, have teamed up to create a new book that speaks directly to kids and early teens. Their goal? To empower young people to stand up for themselves by choosing a life not dominated by screens.Written for nine- to twelve-year-olds—and relevant whether or not they already have smartphones or social media accounts—this engaging guide is packed with surprising facts, a graphic novel, interactive challenges, secrets that tech leaders don't want kids to know, and real-life anecdotes from young adults who regret getting smartphones at a young age and want to help the next generation avoid making the same mistakes. But this isn’t just a book about what not to do. It’s a bold, optimistic, and practical guide to growing into your most authentic, confident, and adventurous self. Readers won’t just discover how to avoid becoming the next Anxious Generation. They’ll learn how to become amazing. Autorid: Jonathan Haidt, Catherine Price, Cynthia Yuan Cheng

Square Baw is a collection of football poems that not only covers personal experience, but takes a deep dive into the history of the Scottish game itself, and thereby goes to the heart of Scottish masculinity. 'Hamishs love of the beautiful game shines like a floodlight in this beezer of a collection. He effortlessly combines the punchy, gallus fever of the terraces with this tender, lyrical, homage to footballs past. A master of language, a poet secure in his craft, the Bankies Bard has done it again!' Julie McNeil, Poet, author of We Are Scottish Football and co-editor of A Most Unsuitable Game Autorid: Hamish MacDonald

Focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and reproductive and genetic technologies (Repro-tech), Jude Browne asks who is politically responsible for the impacts of these transformative technologies and examines how we can respond to the societal challenges they pose in a way that is both politically feasible and socially responsible. Not a day goes by without a new story on the perils of technology: from increasingly clever machines that surpass human capability and comprehension to genetic technologies capable of altering the human genome in ways we cannot predict. How can we respond? What should we do politically? Focusing on the rise of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), and the impact of new reproductive and genetic technologies (Repro-tech), Jude Browne questions who has political responsibility for the structural impacts of these technologies and how we might go about preparing for the far-reaching societal changes they may bring. This thought-provoking book tackles some of the most pressing issues of our time and offers a compelling vision for how we can respond to these challenges in a way that is both politically feasible and socially responsible. Autorid: Jude Browne

This USA Today bestselling author invites you to the delightful town of Sweetwater Springs, where the magic of Christmas brings two strangers together in the most unexpected way. Featuring a bonus novella. Christmas is coming to the North Carolina mountains, and the air is fresh and crisp and filled with promise. After the devastating loss of her job in the big city, the small town of Sweetwater Springs feels like heaven to Kaitlyn Russo. She's inherited her grandparents' charming (if a little rundown) bed and breakfast, and it's just the new lease on life she needs. Only "heaven" comes with a catch - and a handsome and completely infuriating one at that. After what he hopes will be a quick trip, Mitch Hargrove wants nothing more than to put his hometown in the rearview mirror. But his plans get derailed when he learns he's now half-owner of the Sweetwater B&B. The fact that he's given only two months to make the inn a success is a huge problem, but it's his pretty - and incredibly headstrong - partner who's the real challenge. With the holiday fast approaching and a grand re-opening looming, will Mitch keep running from the ghosts of Christmas past . . . or will he realize the true gift he's been given? Includes the bonus short story "A Midnight Clear" by Hope Ramsay! What readers are saying about Christmas on Mistletoe Lane... "This book was exactly what I needed to kick off the holiday season." "A holiday story full of second chances, romance and magic...It's got all the feels-and a fabulous holiday message." "I truly enjoyed this fun holiday read." "This book needs to be made into a Hallmark Christmas movie!" This USA Today bestselling author invites you to the delightful small town of Sweetwater Springs where the magic of Christmas brings two strangers together in this "story you won't forget" (RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author). Christmas is coming to the North Carolina mountains, and the air is fresh and crisp and filled with promise. After the devastating loss of her job in the big city, the small town of Sweetwater Springs feels like heaven to Kaitlyn Russo. She's inherited her grandparents' charming (if a little rundown) bed and breakfast, and it's just the new lease on life she needs. Only "heaven" comes with a catch - and a handsome and completely infuriating one at that. After what he hopes will be a quick trip, Mitch Hargrove wants nothing more than to put his hometown in the rearview mirror. But his plans get derailed when he learns he's now half-owner of the Sweetwater B&B. The fact that he's given only two months to make the inn a success is a huge problem, but it's his pretty - and incredibly headstrong - partner who's the real challenge. With the holiday fast approaching and a grand re-opening looming, will Mitch keep running from the ghosts of Christmas past . . . or will he realize the true gift he's been given? Includes the bonus story "A Forever Home," also by Annie Rains. Autorid: Annie Rains

The ultimate celebration of England’s most gorgeous gardens, showcasing their enduring appeal from historic masterpieces to individual creations of todayThe English Gardener’s Garden spans seven centuries to spotlight over 60 of England’s finest gardens. Adapted from Phaidon’s bestselling The Gardener’s Garden, updated, and organized geographically by county, the selection ranges from formal Renaissance gardens, herbaceous Arts and Crafts gardens of the 20th century, to artistic creations and healing gardens by contemporary designers.Each entry is illustrated with sumptuous photographs and features a concise text detailing the garden’s historical and stylistic importance and that of its designer, patron, or maker, creating a beautiful and easy-to-use introduction for garden designers and enthusiasts alike.A valuable resource for those seeking inspiration on garden design and planting – and the ideal gift for garden-lovers – this book showcases the enduring appeal of the English garden and features gardens by historic figures and leading contemporary designers – Gertrude Jekyll, Sarah Price, William Robinson, and Tom Stuart-Smith, to name a few. Featuring historic national treasures such as Sissinghurst Castle Garden and Capability Brown’s Blenheim Palace, alongside contemporary examples including Dan Pearson’s Lowther Castle and Derek Jarman’s Prospect Cottage, The English Gardener's Garden is an accessible overview of over 60 iconic and influential English gardens from the sixteenth century to the present day, including all types of garden, including formal parterres, cottage gardens, botanical, and urban gardens.A valuable resource for those seeking inspiration on garden design and planting – and the ideal gift for garden-lovers The ultimate celebration of England’s most gorgeous gardens, showcasing their enduring appeal from historic masterpieces to individual creations of today Autorid: Phaidon Editors, Tania Compton, Toby Musgrave

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 16 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. Josh is trying to read in the garden, but there is so much noise! What is it that Mum is busy building, though, and will it solve his problems? Pages 14 and 15 contain an I Spy feature with a specific phoneme focus, which uses visual support to help children embed phonic knowledge. The focus sounds in this book are: /j/ /qu/ /ch/ /sh/ /th/ /ng/ Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover. Autorid: Liz Miles, Elif Balta Parks, Collins Big Cat

From a single beginning, countless millions of stories from the animal kingdom have and continue to run their course. Museum objects allow us to investigate some of those stories. Animal Kingdom journeys through both the evolutionary history of animals, and the ways that people have interpreted them in museums. Animals in museums are not only representatives of their entire species, but they also tell us something about the time in which they were collected. They provide windows into the past as well as data for the present. They embody centuries of natural ecosystems and human cultures. Through a selection of 100 objects, telling 100 stories, this beautifully illustrated book explores the diversity of animal life over the past 600 million years, and delves into some of the most exciting mechanisms in evolution. By understanding some of the key stories of how nature operates, we can gain amazing insight into the systems underlying life itself. Autorid: Jack Ashby

Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary.Join one child on a day trip as she explores her likes and dislikes for each of her five senses in this thought-provoking non-fiction book.Yellow/Band 3 books offer varied sentence structure and natural languageThis book focuses on adjacent consonants with short vowel phonemes.Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover. Autorid: Helen Dineen, Lucy Makuc, Collins Big Cat

What could be better for encouraging reluctant readers than a series of football fiction. With an amusing and slightly irreverent style that children will love the short bite-sized chapters telling the story of the ups and downs of a junior football team will encourage even the most reluctant readers. Autorid: Tom Watt

Don't miss Veronica Henry's new bestselling and gorgeously uplifting novel, The Impulse Purchase - available now! 'A heart-warming, triumphant story combined with Veronica's sublime writing - the perfect mix!' Cathy Bramley *** What's the secret ingredient to your happiness? Laura Griffin is preparing for an empty nest. The thought of Number 11 Lark Hill falling silent - a home usually bustling with noise, people and the fragrant smells of something cooking on the Aga - seems impossible. Laura hopes it will mean more time for herself, and more time with her husband, Dom. But when an exposed secret shakes their marriage, Laura suddenly feels as though her family is shrinking around her. Feeling lost, she turns to her greatest comfort: her grandmother's recipe box, a treasured collection dating back to the Second World War. Everyone has always adored Laura's jams and chutneys, piled their sandwiches high with her pickles . . . Inspired by a bit of the old Blitz spirit, Laura has an idea that gives her a fresh sense of purpose. Full of fierce determination, Laura starts carving her own path. But even the bravest woman needs the people who love her. And now, they need her in return . . . The brand-new feel-good story from bestseller Veronica Henry - a perfect mix of family, friends and delicious food. ***** Your favourite authors love A Family Recipe: 'An utter delight' Jill Mansell 'Truly blissful escapism' Lucy Diamond 'A delicious treat of a book' Milly Johnson 'A beautiful book. Warm, emotional and full of hope' Sarah Morgan Readers have fallen in love with A Family Recipe: 'So absolutely and completely gorgeous in every way!' 'A delightful, heart-warming story about the importance of home, family, friends and the unbreakable bonds between them' 'Wonderfully uplifting...A story of lost chances and second chances, tragedy and despair but also hope and resilience' 'The perfect mix of food, family and friends provides the right ingredients for this delightful read' 'My favourite book of 2018 - treat yourself to a delicious novel this summer' Autorid: Veronica Henry

Britain's best-loved walking guides brings you Pathfinder (R) Guide Isle of Skye containing 28 fabulous walks exploring the rugged and romantic beauty of this celebrated and most famous Scottish island. From inspiring coastal scenery to highland peaks, and from romantic castles to crofters' cottages, routes guide walkers to the northernmost, southernmost and westernmost tips of the isle and many fascinating places in between. If you're a walker who really wants to make the most of this most popular of the Western Isles - described by National Geographic magazine as the 4th best island in the world - make sure you don't set off on your walk without a copy Pathfinder (R) Guide Isle of Skye in your rucksack. The walks offer something for everyone, catering for all tastes and abilities. With Pathfinder (R) Guide Isle of Skye, you can follow in the footsteps of Bonnie Prince Charlie in Portree, the island's main town and harbour, enjoy the history and parkland of Armadale Castle - one of the gentler walks for when the weather closes in - or wonder at spectacular Cuillin corries and waterfalls. 28 outstanding circular walks on the Isle of Skye, ranging from 2 to 11 miles, have been written by outdoor writer and Skye-expert Terry Marsh with easy-to-follow route directions, and are accompanied in the book by large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps, GPS waypoints and captivating photographs. Pathfinder (R) Guides are Britain's best-loved walking guides. Printed with weather-resistant covers featuring durable rounded corners, they are the perfect companion for country walking throughout Britain. With 80 titles in the series, and 2000 routes to choose from, a wealth of walks is available throughout England, Scotland and Wales from Land's End to Inverness and the Lleyn Peninsula to Southwold. Autorid:

Shortlisted for the Little Rebels Book AwardMy name is Hope Jones. I am ten years old. I am going to save the world. Hope Jones’ New Year’s resolution is to give up plastic, and she’s inspiring others to do the same with her website hopejonessavestheworld.com. When she realises her local supermarket seems to stock more unnecessary plastic than food, she makes it her mission to do something about it. She may be just one ten-year-old with a homemade banner, but with enough determination, maybe Hope Jones really can save the world. Autorid: Josh Lacey, Beatriz Castro

Stitch a whole collection of cute plushies with this book of crochet cube amigurumi patterns. These easy amigurumi animals use a simple cube-shaped construction to make unique plushies that are perfect forstacking and displaying on a desk or shelf. Create a highland cow, tiger, panda and more with 10 different crochet animal patterns in the easy amigurumi book. These cube plush crochet patterns make great gifts to share with many collectible designs.Made with Premier Yarns Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn (variouscolors), fiberfill and a size G/6/4mm crochet hook. Patterns also use 2 (1/2") black buttons per Cubie, or embroidered eyes with black yarn for children under 3.Finished crochet cube animal size: approximately 5.5" W x 5.5" L x 5.5" H Autorid: Fat Lady Crochet

Create cozy Christmas memories with these festive crochet afghans! This pattern collection offers a delightful array of four unique afghan designs, perfect for adding a touch of handmade warmth to your holiday home or gifting to loved ones. Each afghan features striking Christmas motifs, from classic plaid and charming Christmas trees to intricate snowflakes and vibrant poinsettias. Crochet enthusiasts will enjoy exploring a variety of techniques, including tapestry crochet and raised post stitches, to create eye-catching textures and designs. These patterns are ideal for intermediate crocheters looking to create treasured heirlooms that capture the spirit of the season. Get ready to snuggle up in style and stitch your way to a festive Christmas! Autorid: Annie's Publishing

Jakarta, one of the largest metropolitan areas in Southeast Asia, has grown from 150,000 residents in the first half of the twentieth century to more than 31 million residents in 2024. This tremendous population growth and the expansion of the urbanized areas have created several challenges as well as exposed the role of planning in shaping and managing the Jakarta Metropolitan Area (JMA), also known as Jabodetabek. This edited volume argues that Jakarta exhibits several features of “post-suburban” development, but at the same time, the central area continues to attract population and urban growth. Thus, this metropolitan region is featuring a different type of post-suburban development that might also be considered as an “early stage” of post-suburbanization. The inner city and the suburbs (inner and outer suburbs) are all experiencing a massive physical, social, and economic transformation, albeit with different processes of attraction and rejection/eviction of different social groups. Suburban development and post-suburban development need to be considered from a multiperspective, looking at the changes in residential, industrial, and commercial development, as well as the impact of this growth. Impacts range from changes in employment and infrastructure, to impact on the environment, including disasters and land degradation, and the social fabric, such as segregation and gentrification. This is the first book that analyzes the challenges and practices of planning in the post-suburbanization of Jakarta from a wide thematic perspective, in a single volume. It examines spatial, environmental, economic, and social impacts of the post-suburbanization phenomenon and provides evidence to advance the discussion of policies tackling these adverse impacts and looking into the vision of the JMA for the next twenty years. Collective effort of twenty-two contributors, including academics, planners, urban designers, and architects, the chapters are organized into four parts: economic aspects; environmental concerns; housing and public space, and gentrification and displacement. Growth of a Megacity aims to contribute to the literature on urban planning in Indonesia, and Jakarta in particular, and provides an updated view of post-suburban development in Jakarta intending to help inform future policy-making. Autorid: Deden Rukmana, Rendy A. Diningrat, Sonia Roitman, Hana Afifah Amini, Adiwan Aritenang, Ferdinand P. Boedhiarto, Julia Crowley, Aysin Dedekorkut-Howes, Santy Paulla Dewi, Erwin Fahmi

A comprehensive exploration of how labor unions, broadly conceived, shape party loyalties in the American mass public. How and why do labor unions matter for American mass party loyalties, specifically party identification and vote choice? Labor Unions and American Mass Politics marshals a wide range of survey data to test two different ways through which labor unions can shape mass party loyalties. The first is via people's personal affiliation with organized labor, such as a current/former member or household resident, while the second is via people's attitudes toward organized labor, such as whether they favor vs. disfavor unions in general. Overall, author David Macdonald shows that both are capable of shaping mass support for the Democratic Party and its various political candidates and that such relationships are also conditioned by whether people perceive labor unions and Democrats to be political allies, a connection that is lacking among a sizeable minority of Americans. Overall, Macdonald provides not only a timely analysis of mass labor politics in the early twenty-first-century United States but also shows that labor unions are politically consequential, even after decades of decline. Autorid: David Macdonald

The Alden children were searching for a home–and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader as they investigate a mysterious figure in the night! Perfect for early readers learning to read simple sentences.The Alden siblings are on their way home! When the children notice an old lighthouse along the drive, they get a great idea—to have a picnic, of course! But even better than a picnic, apparently you can stay in the old lighthouse! The Aldens are so excited to stay in such a cool house but they keep noticing some strange things at night. Could there be more to the lighthouse than they thought? Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's The Lighthouse Mystery chapter book, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic.Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Autorid: Gertrude Chandler Warner, Shane Clester

Darwishi Ur-atum Msamaki Minkabh Ishaq Eboni, the son of an Egyptian pharaoh, is only nine years old when he dies. He is mummified and laid to rest in a tomb, with the powerful Golden Scarab of Mukatagara hanging around his neck. Thousands of years later, during a transport of three precious sarcophaguses, there is a terrible storm. Lightning strikes, the lorry plunges from a flyover and the sarcophaguses are hurled through the air. During all this, a little white shape escapes the wreckage unnoticed... Angus Gust is ten and has a perfectly normal life. Then one night a little mummy appears in his room! Life changes completely. Angus and Dummie (short for his real name) become best friends. One dreadful day, Dummie's scarab goes missing. Without the scarab Dummie falls terribly ill. Angus must now do everything he can to find the scarab, so Dummie doesn't have to face death again. Can Dummie be saved in time? Autorid: Tosca Menten, Elly Hees

Founded in Stuttgart in 2005, the practice led by Liza Heilmeyer, Stephan Birk and Martin Frenzel comprises a team of 50 people and stands for context-related, clear architecture that focuses on construction and materials. A special emphasis is placed on a more effective circular building economy by designing and constructing with wood. Examples include the sculptural Jübergturm (2010) in Hemer and the multi-­award-winning Kita im Park (2020) in East Stuttgart. Text in English and German. Autorid: Heinz Wirz

The diverse portfolio of the practice led by Diego Comamala and Toufiq Ismail-Meyer, which was founded in 2013 and is based in Delémont and Biel, ranges from private to public buildings. Their architecture exists in the field of tension between abstraction and construction. For instance the sports hall in Vernayaz (2019) stages light as a spatially formative element, while the new school building in Thun (2025) sounds out the spatial potential of appropriately designed wooden constructions. Text in English and German. Autorid: Heinz Wirz

Since 1998, Regina Schineis has been designing buildings with a powerful expression that impress through their honest materials and atmospheric density. For instance the Werk + Denklabor in Friedberg (2008). Text in English and German.Since 1998, Regina Schineis has been designing buildings with a powerful expression that impress through their honest materials and atmospheric density. For instance the Werk + Denklabor in Friedberg (2008), with its raw Corten steel, bronzed glass, raw-sawn wood and polished concrete, is an intense, yet agreeable workplace. The music rehearsal hall in Thannhausen (2002) uses copper, glass and kinked wood to create a tonal and spatial work of art. Text in English and German. Autorid: Heinz Wirz

A persons emotional state determines their wellbeing and all their actions. Wouldn't it be great if we had an effective tool on hand to overcome painful emotions such as worries, loneliness, and anger? With his inventive, simple model of the Ego House and its 10 rooms, mindfulness teacher Georg Lolos offers exactly this. Each room represents a difficult emotional state, such as the Room of Inferiority or the Room of Denial. Depending on which room we enter, we inhale the atmosphere of this dreadful space and are bombarded by its negative emotions. It's high time to exit our inner prison. Georg Lolos guides us through this house of pain and helps us with mindfulness exercises that are easy to implement so that we can leave the Ego House for good. Autorid: Georg Lolos