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Aromatic oils have been used for thousands of years not only for their fragrance but for culinary, therapeutic, ritual, and spiritual purposes. More than a fashionable trend, aromatherapy is coming into its own as a body of knowledge and practice with specific applications that have a solid scientific base. Drawing on research and clinical studies, Peter and Kate Damian look at many applications from treating viral infections with garlic or black pepper oil to using rose oil to relax patients undergoing chemotherapy; from aromatic massage to the "environmental fragrancing" of subways and supermarkets. Explores: . How scent interacts with emotion, memory, mental acuity, and sleep . Why specific scents are so effective in therapeutic and ritual settings . Antiseptic and antimicrobial properties of essential oils How men and women differ in their responses to odors . Provides a thorough exposition of the ancient practice of aromatics in China, India, Persia, and Egypt . Details our modern scientific understanding of the physiology and psychology of scent. . Includes annotated profiles for forty-four essential oils and specific instructions for creating essential oil blends. The authors--professional aromatherapists--delve into the physiology and psychology of scent, citing research and clinical studies. They profile 44 essential oils, and give instructions for creating your own blends. Aromatic oils have been used for thousands of years not only for their fragrance but for culinary, therapeutic, ritual, and spiritual purposes. More than a fashionable trend, aromatherapy is coming into its own as a body of knowledge and practice with specific applications that have a solid scientific base. Drawing on research and clinical studies, Peter and Kate Damian look at many applications from treating viral infections with garlic or black pepper oil to using rose oil to relax patients undergoing chemotherapy; from aromatic massage to the "environmental fragrancing" of subways and supermarkets.Explores: • How scent interacts with emotion, memory, mental acuity, and sleep • Why specific scents are so effective in therapeutic and ritual settings • Antiseptic and antimicrobial properties of essential oils How men and women differ in their responses to odors • Provides a thorough exposition of the ancient practice of aromatics in China, India, Persia, and Egypt• Details our modern scientific understanding of the physiology and psychology of scent.• Includes annotated profiles for forty-four essential oils and specific instructions for creating essential oil blends. Autorid: Peter Damian, Kate Damian

Beginning with the death of Socrates in 399 BC, and following the strand of philosophical inquiry through the centuries to recent figures such as Bertrand Russell and Wittgenstein, Bryan Magee's conversations with fifteen contemporary writers and philosophers provide an accessible and exciting account of Western philosophy and its greatest thinkers. With contributions from A. J. Ayer, Bernard Williams, Martha Nussbaum, Peter Singer, and John Searle, the book is not only an introduction to the philosophers of the past, but gives an invaluable insight into the view and personalities of some of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century. Autorid: Bryan Magee

Menukirjanik dr Rangan Chatterjee seni kõige uuenduslikum raamat näitab, kuidas viia ellu muutusi, mis päriselt püsima jäävad. Me kõik loodame, et vahel läheks mõni asi just nii, nagu tahame, sest siis on kergem end rahuliku ja õnnelikuna tunda. Et partner ärkaks heas tujus. Et tööle minnes poleks ummikuid. Et poes ei peaks järjekorras seisma. Ja et puhkepäeval ei sajaks vihma.Aga mis saab siis, kui asjad ei lähe nii, nagu loodame? Siis kipume otsima lohutust harjumustest. Leiame end suupisteid otsimas. Unustame end sotsiaalmeediasse. Pärast pingelist päeva võtame paar õlut või klaasi veini.\"Kui muutuda, siis jäädavalt\" selgitab, kuidas igapäevaelu neid reaktsioone käivitab, ning näitab, kuidas neile teadlikumalt reageerida: kuidas kuulata ja mõista oma keha sisemist rütmi, loobuda kangelaste kummardamisest, leppida ebamugavustega, õppida kõike mitte isiklikult võtma, osata arvestada raskustega, leppida sellega, et sind ei määra su minevik, lahutades hõivatuse edust ning andes rohkem, kui vastu saad.Ühendades iidse filosoofia sügava arusaamaga tervisest, pakub ühe maailma populaarseima taskuhäälingu \"Feel Better, Live More\" looja dr Rangan Chatterjee isikupärast lähenemist ja lihtsaid võtteid, mis aitavad vähendada meie sõltuvust heitlikust ja ettearvamatust välismaailmast 1 et saaksime iseennast paremini tundma õppida ning jõuda tõelise, püsiva tervise ja õnnetundeni. Autorid: Dr Rangan Chatterjee, Giia Weigel

Üks tühi maja. Üks verega kirjutatud sõna seinal. Ja kättemaks, mis on oodanud kakskümmend aastat. Kui Londoni mahajäetud majast leitakse ameeriklase Enoch Drebberi laip, on Scotland Yard segaduses. Puuduvad vägivallatunnused, kuid seinale on verega kirjutatud salapärane sõna RACHE. Mängu astub noor ja ekstsentriline Sherlock Holmes, kes näeb seal, kus teised vaid vaatavad. Koos oma uue korterikaaslase dr Watsoniga asub ta harutama \"punast kättemaksulõnga\", mis viib nad udustelt Londoni tänavatelt kaugele Ameerika metsikusse loodusesse. Seal, Utah1 soolatasandike ja mormoonide range kogukonna rüpes, toimus aastate eest tappev ülekohus. See on lugu keelatud armastusest, meestest, kes pidasid end seadusest kõrgemaks, ja vankumatust kirest, mis ei peatu enne, kui viimnegi süüdlane on saanud oma karistuse. See raamat on teine osa uuest, kaasaegse tõlkega raamatusarjast \"Detektiiv Sherlock Holmes\", mis toob lugejani maailma kuulsaima detektiivi kõik juhtumid värskes ja väärikas kuues. Arthur Conan Doyle'i esimene Sherlock Holmesi romaan on kohustuslik lugemine igale põnevusfännile. See on teos, mis muutis kriminaalkirjandust igaveseks Autorid: Arthur Conan Doyle

Did you know that Batts, may have had stout ancestors? That Dennes could be descended from swineherds? That Herons might come from thin men with long legs? How much do you know about the origin of your own surname? This fascinating dictionary covers the origin and meaning of over 16,000 surnames, giving detailed information on early name-forms and how names have changed over the centuries. Alternative forms of names are cross-referenced to make it easy to find variants. Popular names such as Brown, Clark and Smith are all covered, alongside rarer names from Clapper to Cutterbuck, Stocking to Twitchen. An authoritative introduction sets in context the popular topic of name-studies, and guides the reader through the history of English surnames. The dictionary also includes an appendix in which the distinguished family historian, Professor David Hey (author of the Oxford Companion to Local and Family History) gives advice on how to locate the home of a family name. He explains, with examples, how to discover the current distribution of a name in the UK, and how to trace its origins. Quirky and interesting, informative and accessible, this is an excellent guide for anyone with an interest in English family names. Autorid: Reaney, Wilson

A quirky, humorous picture book about climate change and caring for the environment, from Children's Laureate, Lauren Child. Clarice Bean is learning about the environment at school. She needs to come up with a Big Project about Saving the Planet. ASAP. But when she discovers that the tree on their street is about to be chopped to pieces, she soon realises that it's the little things that can make a big difference ... Enter, Clarice Bean, Eco-Warrior! The third picture book in the award-winning, bestselling Clarice Bean series! Packed with quirky details and humour, this is perfect for children who are ready to start making the transition from younger picture books to independent reading. Sparking conversations about climate change, eco-activism and making a difference. Autorid: Lauren Child

'It is one of those tales about how life can turn on a sixpence: one minute everything is dandy, the next all is darkness.' Joe Joseph, The Times In this incredible and moving memoir, previously published as For the Love of Julie, a mother tells of her fight for justice to convict her daughters murderer for a crime that he thought could never be punished. When her 22-year-old daughter, Julie, went missing in the night, Ann Ming was certain she had been murdered. Liaising with the police, looking after Julies beloved three-year-old son, Ann waited desperately for news. Three months later she found her child's decomposing body behind a bath panel. A violent local man, Billy Dunlop, was tried for her murder but a series of blunders allowed him to walk free. Knowing he could not be tried again under the law of Double Jeopardy, he callously bragged about his 'perfect crime'. But Dunlop had not reckoned on Ann Ming This is the extraordinary story of a fight for justice which she never gave up. A moving account of courage and determination, showing how much a mother's love can achieve. Autorid: Ann Ming

This volume offers the complete collection of of Stone Roses songs and includes lyrics, chord symbols, guitar boxes and playing guide. Songs include: "Fools Gold", "I Am The Resurrection", "The Bangs the Drums", "Ten Storey Love", "I Wanna Be Adored", "Sally Cinnamon", and "Waterfall", Autorid:

For the past four years Jane Miller, author of Crazy Age: Thoughts on Being Old, has been writing a column for an American magazine called In These Times. Her beautifully observed pieces about life, politics and Britain open a window to her American readers of a world very different from their own. 'Her erudition is both dazzling and lightly borne, the personal often illuminating the political . . . Miller's is a welcome, necessary voice - readable, informative and entertaining' Times Literary Supplement Jane Miller, author of the acclaimed Crazy Age, has for the past few years been writing a column for an American magazine based in Chicago called In These Times. Now, these beautifully observed pieces about life, politics and Britain, which opened a window for Americans on a world rather different from their own, are collected and published for the first time for her British readers. 'Miller is a fantastic companion' Viv Groskop, Telegraph Autorid: Jane Miller

Because of their power to elicit specific responses in the body and psyche, perfumes have, through the ages, occupied an important part in ritual. The Magical and Ritual Use of Perfumes shows how scents can become the very "essence of magic," providing direct access to the emotional centers of the brain and memory. Because of their power to elicit specific responses in the body and psyche, perfumes have, through the ages, occupied an important part in ritual. The Magical and Ritual Use of Perfumes shows how scents can become the very “essence of magic,” providing direct access to the emotional centers of the brain and memory. Because of their power to elicit specific responses in the body and psyche, perfumes have, through the ages, occupied an important part in ritual. The Magical and Ritual Use of Perfumes shows how scents can become the very “essence of magic,” providing direct access to the emotional centers of the brain and memory. Autorid: Richard Alan Miller

Forgiveness is the science of the heart; a discipline of discovering all the ways of being that will extend your love to the world and discarding all the ways that will not. This is a book about growing up, becoming whole, connecting to others, and becoming comfortable in one's own skin. It is inspirational, healing, and programmatic.Miller explores the facts of forgiveness, including forgiving others, forgiving oneself, and the results of following the path of forgiveness.Also included is a section on forgiveness exercises (including journaling, making amends, and practicing patience). This is a broadly based spiritual and self-help book. Rooted in the philosophy of A Course in Miracles and drawing from other spiritual teachings (including Christianity, Sufism, Buddhism, the I Ching, and Jungian psychology), The Forgiveness Book is for those interested in spirituality, wholeness, and living a better and more fulfilling life. Autorid: D. Patrick Miller, Frederic Luskin

Be astounded by the incredible plant life that lived on Earth millions of years ago! Hundreds of millions of years before humans evolved, our planet was already teeming with life. In prehistoric oceans, stony deserts, warm swamps and vast grasslands, there lived an incredible variety of plants and animals. The variety of plant life on our prehistoric planet was staggering. Evolving from the simplest single-celled life-forms, Earth bloomed with colourful flowers, tiny plants, massive trees and bizarre meat-eating plants. Discover how the warm, wet climate provided the perfect environment for plant life to explode and the variety of ways in which plants were able to reproduce. Children will pour over the incredibly detailed illustrations and timeline, and be absorbed by the wealth of information. This stunningly illustrated series looks at life in the prehistoric era, focusing not just on dinosaurs, but looking at the world as a whole. The prehistoric era is absolutely fascinating for children and adults alike, and is useful for schools studying history chronologically. Amazingly detailed and accurate illustrations bring the prehistoric era to life. An Engaging read for children aged 7+. Titles in the series: Dinosaurs Insects, Bugs and Other Invertebrates Mammals, Birds and Other Vertebrates Plants Autorid: Clare Hibbert, Rudolf Farkas

Assassin or X-Man? Revisit the deadly days of X-23! Laura Kinney was cloned from Logan and trained by the Facility to be a deadly killer. But even as she attempts to put that life behind her, forces will try to drag her back - and she must fight them tooth and claw! X-23 is beset by enemies both new and old in this tale set during her days as a member of the X-Men and X-Force, when she walked away from the island of Utopia to find where she truly belongs. Kimura once commanded X-23 for the Facility, and now she's back to pull the strings once again! But what is her master plan, and how far will X-23 have to go to save the innocent people caught in her sadistic nemesis' scheme? Collecting X-23: DEADLY REGENESIS #1-5. Autorid: Erica Schultz, Edgar Salazar

Kõrged päevalilled ja sumisevad mesilased, laulvad linnud ja kiikuvad ahvid " loodus on kõikjal meie ümber.Esimene loodusraamat tutvustab sulle elusmaailma. Saad teada, kuidas kasvavad seemned, miks on mõned putukad triibulised, kuidas elavad pingviinid, miks kameeleonid värvi vahetavad ja palju muudki. Raamatu imeilusad illustratsioonid tekitavad tunde justkui oleksid ise keset kirevat loodust. Lisaks on raamatus vaatluskaardid, millele noor loodushuviline saab kirja panna ja joonistada kõik putukad, taimed, loomad ja linnud, keda ta enda ümber näeb. Autorid: Camilla De La Bedoyere

Evesham grew up on a bend on the River Avon around its famous abbey, one of the largest in the country, and although the abbey was destroyed in the 16th century, the town remained one of the most important settlements in Worcestershire. It was also the site of the battle in 1265 which the rebel Simon de Montfort was killed by the royal army. Today it is renowned as a centre for market gardening.A-Z of Evesham reveals the history behind Evesham, its streets and buildings, businesses and the people connected with the town. Alongside the famous historical connections, are unusual characters, tucked away places and unique events that are less well-known. It is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this historic Worcestershire town. Explore the Worcestershire town of Evesham in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places. Autorid: Stan Brotherton

From the first days of the Operation to Restore Constitutional Order, Russian forces became involved in extremely bloody fighting with well-trained and well-equipped Chechen militants. After a declaration of independence and the seizure of military assets located in the self-proclaimed Republic of Ichkeria, Chechen influence in the Northern Caucuses region was rapidly growing. By 1994 the Russian leadership became very concerned about the situation when, in addition to the other issues, Dzhokhar Dudaev took control of the oil and gas pipelines. After a series of unsuccessful attempts by Yeltsin and his government to reshuffle the situation it was decided to launch a limited armed action targeted upon the overthrow Dudaev at the hands of Russian-sponsored opposition. The opposition eventually failed and a large military operation by Russian forces was launched on 9 December 1994.From the first days, Russian troops, totally unprepared for the tough resistance encountered found themselves in a bloody fight against Dudaev’s well-trained and heavily-armed militants. Grozny was the major objective as the Russian command considered that taking over the city would break Chechen resistance at once. To pave the way to the city the Russians had to secure Khankala airfield as it was the major aerial hub of the area. The fight for Khankala became the first major engagement between Russian and Chechen forces.On 30 December 1994, Russian forces received orders to enter Grozny and take control of key objectives, eliminating the opposition. In the second half of 31 December, Russian armored convoys started to enter the city from four directions, what was to come next became the most horrible night in modern Russian military history.Battle for Grozny Volume 1 is based on the numerous little known publications and veteran accounts from both sides, extensive pictorial and video footage, and focuses upon the reconstruction of events that happened prior to and during the New Year of 1994–1995. Autorid: Efim Sandler

Oma perekonnaloo tundmine on võtmeks, mis aitab mõista kogu rahva ajalugu ja kultuuri. Meie esivanemate lood, põnevad ja õpetlikud, on paraku peidetud kümnete erinevate arhiivide sadadesse toimikutesse.Nende ülesleidmine on tõeline kunst.Aga just seda kunsti Tartu Ülikooli arhiivinduse professor Aadu Must meile käesolevas raamatus õpetabki. Autorid: Aadu Must

In a return to the literary and thematic territory of JEFF LEMIRE’s breakthrough graphic novel Essex County, ROYAL CITY follows Patrick Pike, a fading literary star who reluctantly returns to the once-thriving factory town where he grew up. There, Patrick is quickly drawn back into the dramas of his two adult siblings, his overbearing mother, and his browbeaten father, all of whom are still haunted by different versions of his youngest brother, Tommy, who drowned decades ago. ROYAL CITY is a sprawling, ambitious graphic novel that charts the lives, loves, and losses of a troubled family and a vanishing town across three decades. Collects ROYAL CITY #1–14 “Buzzing with a meticulously controlled intensity that’s propelled by its deeply flawed and richly imagined cast of characters, JEFF LEMIRE is at his best.” —IGN Autorid: Jeff Lemire, Jeff Lemire

Fantastic facts about Belfast, new in paperback Did You Know?Belfast’s motto is Pro Tanto Quid Retribuamus: ‘What shall we give in return for so much?’In 1170, the first Belfast Castle was established in what is now Castle Place. The present castle on Cavehill dates from 1870 and was gifted to the city in 1937.The Belfast News Letter was the first paper outside of America to publish the Declaration of Independence.The Little Book of Belfast is a compendium of obscure, strange and entertaining facts about the city’s fascinating past and present.Funny, fast-paced and fact-packed, here you will find out about Belfast’s trade and industry, crime and punishment, music, literature and sport, architectural heritage, and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. It covers not only the major elements in Belfast’s history but also those unusual, little-known facts that could so easily have been forgotten.A reliable reference and a quirky guide, this book can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, heritage and secrets of this ancient city. Fantastic facts about Belfast, new in paperback Autorid: Raymond O'Regan, Arthur Magee

This companion provides an extensive account of the Roman army, exploring its role in Roman politics and society as well as the reasons for its effectiveness as a fighting force. An extensive account of the Roman army, from its beginnings to its transformation in the later Roman Empire Examines the army as a military machine – its recruitment, training, organization, tactics and weaponry Explores the relationship of the army to Roman politics, economics and society more broadly Considers the geography and climate of the lands in which the Romans fought Each chapter is written by a leading expert in a particular subfield and takes account of the latest scholarly and archaeological research in that area Autorid: Paul Erdkamp

„Kultuur, kõne ja Minu Ise“ on raamat Minu Isest, sellest, kes me vaimsete olevustena oleme. See on täiesti kasutu raamat – siit ei leia ühtegi nõuannet. Siin pole üldse juttu pereprobleemide lahendamisest, vaimsest täiustumisest, ajupotentsiaali kasutamisest, mõjustamise võtetest, eneseleidmisest ega kõigest muust taolisest. Selle asemel leiate siit ühe võimaliku viisi mõistmaks, mis on psüühika, mis on elu, mis on keskkond ning mis on meel, keel, märk, kõne ja kultuur. Saate samuti teada, mis on emotsioon, teadvus, alateadvus ning vaba tahe. Määratlused üksi ei tee palju targemaks; asja olemuse mõistmiseks käsitletakse ka seda, miks iga oluline nähtus on määratletud just nii ja kuidas Minu Ise erinevate tahkude mõistmisest kujuneb arusaamine psüühikast tervikuna. Saab selgemaks, mis on meie olemises bioloogiliselt määratud ja näeme, et bioloogiliselt saame kaasa vaid võimaluse psüühika tekkimiseks ja arenguks. Psüühika kujuneb vastasmõjus keskkonnaga. Enamgi veel, raamatust saab teada, miks meil on põhjust arvata, et on olemas eriliselt inimlikud psüühilised omadused. Inimlik psüühika tekib ainult kultuurikeskkonnas, mille määravaks tunnuseks on kõne kasutamine. Seepärast on ka raamatul just selline pealkiri. Minu Ise kujuneb inimlikuks vaid kultuurikeskkonnas kõnelise suhtlemise käigus. Võib juhtuda, et pärast selle raamatu läbi lugemist mõistab lugeja nii ennast kui ka teisi inimesi paremini. Sokrates leidis, et on naeruväärne uurida muid asju enne, kui pole aru saadud iseendast. See raamat on kutse enese paremale mõistmisele. Autorid: Aaro Toomela

Waste Siege offers an analysis unusual in the study of Palestine: it depicts the environmental, infrastructural, and aesthetic context in which Palestinians are obliged to forge their lives. To speak of waste siege is to describe a series of conditions, from smelling wastes to negotiating military infrastructures, from biopolitical forms of colonial rule to experiences of governmental abandonment, from obvious targets of resistance to confusion over responsibility for the burdensome objects of daily life. Within this rubble, debris, and infrastructural fallout, West Bank Palestinians create a life under settler colonial rule.Sophia Stamatopoulou-Robbins focuses on waste as an experience of everyday life that is continuous with, but not a result only of, occupation. Tracing Palestinians' own experiences of wastes over the past decade, she considers how multiple authorities governing the West Bank—including municipalities, the Palestinian Authority, international aid organizations, NGOs, and Israel—rule by waste siege, whether intentionally or not. Her work challenges both common formulations of waste as "matter out of place" and as the ontological opposite of the environment, by suggesting instead that waste siege be understood as an ecology of "matter with no place to go." Waste siege thus not only describes a stateless Palestine, but also becomes a metaphor for our besieged planet. Autorid: Sophia Stamatopoulou-Robbins

A practical guide to the magical systems of pre-Christian Iceland • Reveals spells and workings drawn directly from surviving magical books from the 16th to 20th century preserved at the National Library in Reykjavík • Explores the history of magic in Iceland through original translations of Icelandic folktales about famous magicians and about legendary grimoires, such as the Galdrabók, the oldest and most complete book of its kind • Explains how to personalize the spells through the creation of unique signs and symbols based on the mythic names of Odin and Icelandic magical alphabets During the Christianization of Europe in the Middle Ages, many books of magic were lost as the ancient pagan traditions were suppressed. But in Iceland the practice of recording magical spells in books continued in secret for centuries, on a scale not seen elsewhere. Now housed in the National Library in Reykjavík, these surviving grimoires, which represent only a hundredth of what was lost, reveal a rich magical tradition that continued to evolve into the 20th century. Drawing directly from the actual surviving Icelandic books of magic, Stephen Flowers presents a complete system of magic based on Icelandic lore and magical practices from the 16th century onward. He explores the history of magic in Iceland in pagan and early Christian times and reveals specific practical techniques and ritual templates that readers can adapt to their unique purposes. Illustrating traditional Icelandic magical practices and the Icelanders’ attitudes toward them, he shares original translations of Icelandic folktales about famous magicians, such as the legend of Gray-Skin, and about legendary grimoires, such as the Galdrabók, the oldest and most complete book of its kind. After initiating the reader into the grammar and symbols of Icelandic magic through history and lore, Flowers then presents an extensive catalog of actual spells and magical workings from the historical Icelandic books of magic. These examples provide ready-made forms for practical experimentation as well as an exemplary guide on how to create signs and symbols for more personalized magical work. The author also includes guidance on creating unique magical signs from the 100 mythic names of Odin, which he translates and interprets magically, and from Icelandic magical alphabets, symbols that connect Icelandic magic to the ancient runic tradition. Autorid: Stephen E. Flowers

An illustrated introduction to rites and traditions relating to death, funerary rites and commemoration, from Medieval times to the present day.Death has been a source of grief and uncertainty for humanity throughout history, but it has also been the inspiration for a plethora of fascinating traditions. The covering of mirrors to prevent the departed spirit from seeing itself; the passing bell rung to assist the soul to heaven; the "sin eater" who sat beside a coffin eating and drinking to "absorb" the corpse’s sins--all of these were common approaches at one time or another. Yet in the modern day, death has become more clinical than spiritual, something kept hidden behind closed doors. This beautifully illustrated history explores English approaches to death and burial from the medieval era to the present day, exploring ancient customs which have long since lapsed, those such as lighting candles that have survived until the present day, and new approaches such as eco-burials, which are changing how we relate to death, dying and the dead. An illustrated introduction to rites and traditions relating to death, funerary rites and commemoration, from Medieval times to the present day. Autorid: Helen Frisby

Daniel Leary is Cinnabar's most successful space captain; his friend, Lady Adele Mundy, is its most efficient spy - but they've got their hands full this time as they face: a vengeful Cinnabar Senator, a boy ruler of a star cluster who thinks hes a god, a world of slaves and escaped slaves, and an almost indestructible enemy base. From palace to reeking jungle, from gunfights in grimy hangars to the flagships bridge during a sprawling space battle, Leary and Mundy are in the thick of it again. Autorid: David Drake

A collection of 39 original, creative designs for knitted rugs. Includes a variety of styles and techniques, including modular rugs, rugs made from I-cord, rugs that emphasize color and texture, and rugs made from repurposed materials. Patterns are easy and quick to knit as well as interesting, incorporating crossover fiber techniques such as crocheting, appliqué, weaving, and more. Autorid: Nola A. Heidbreder, Linda Pietz

The Third Edition of this hugely popular text provides students with straightforward principles and frameworks for understanding methodology. Peter Clough and Cathy Nutbrown are adept at making methodology meaningful for beginners and more advanced readers alike. Their book clearly demonstrates how methodology impacts upon every stage of the research process, and gives readers all of the tools that they need to understand it. New to this edition are the following: - new boxes and guidance on research ethics in every chapter - more international examples and perspectives - up to date coverage of online research methods - more examples from real students - a new companion website, featuring Powerpoint slides for lecturers The authors take an applied approach and every chapter contains a variety of practical examples from real research. Readers are encouraged to reflect on their own practice at every step, meaning that the book remains extremely relevant throughout. It will be invaluable for all students who are doing a dissertation or taking a research methods module in education, the social sciences, business and health. Autorid: Peter Clough, Cathy Nutbrown

Develop the knowledge and skills needed for successful formative assessmentFormative assessment is a process used by teachers and students to keep learning moving forward. In the 10 years since the first edition of Formative Assessment was published, the practice has become a mainstay in classrooms, but that does not mean that it is easy.Education expert Margaret Heritage walks readers through every step of implementation and offers numerous examples that illustrate formative assessment practices across a range of subjects and grade levels. She explains how to articulate learning progressions, goals, and success criteria; select assessment strategies and provide quality feedback; engage students in self-assessment and self-management; and create an environment that values feedback as part of the learning process. Based on the latest research, this second edition addresses: - College and career readiness standards, Common Core State Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards - Equity and individual learning needs - Discipline-based and student-centered formative assessment - Social and emotional learningWritten for teachers and those who support them, this book will help all educators develop the skills necessary to get students on the path to success. Autorid: Margaret Heritage

An entertaining, page-turning overview of Italian-American history and cultureFrom ancient Rome to modern America, we Italians have always been the friggin&; best in art, science, culture and&;Madonn&;&;food! Now, this fascinating collection of Italian history, people, facts and trivia will make you proudly say, &;F*ck you, I&;m Italian,&; including... Culture (from the Renaissance to The Godfather) Music (from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga) History (from gladiators to Rocky) Food (from sauce to cannoli) Family (from Sunday mass to Sunday dinner) Autorid: Tony DiGerolamo

After a decade trying to accept that London is home, a devastating bereavement pushes 29 year old May to return to the rural Vermont town she fled so long ago. Ignoring her sisters strong misgivings, she immerses herself in creating a healing garden, bringing people together with the food she loves to cook, and renovating a dilapidated farmhouse until she starts to find a sense of peace and purpose. But as spring turns to sultry summer and she is thrown increasingly together with Harley, the man she loved and left ten years before, May is torn. Will she take a risk and follow her heart, or go back to London where her ever loyal sister is longing for her return? Mish Cromers latest novel of love and friendship and the healing power of the natural environment explores the impact of family, trauma and loss, and the powerful need we all have to find the place where we belong. Praise for Mish Cromers debut novel: Alabama Chrome Youll come for the wonderful characters gruff Cassidy with a dark past, wise Lark, Belle and her beauty parlour, Evangeline the mechanic, Brooke Adler the hard-nosed reality TV presenter... then youll be swept away by the fantastic sense of place. Set in small-town Kentucky and focusing on the bar which acts as the towns front porch where stories are told and secrets are ultimately revealed, Alabama Chrome is a beautifully written page-turner, told in a voice that will stay with you along with the book's big heart. Alison Chandler You begin to understand, reading this story, how important it is to allow yourself to be understood, Joanne Merrison A compassionate and skilful tale of a soulful young mans struggle, vividly intertwined with the characters of a remote US town who welcomed him, and their reaction to the arrival of a controversial reality TV presenter. A gripping read. Isabella Autorid: Mish Cromer

Abandoned by their mother, Laura and Clare try to cope and are drawn into the obsession of Felix, who hopes to marry Laura and control the sisters. The Watch Tower is a novel of relentless and acute psychological power, from one of Australia's greatest writers. After Laura and Clare are abandoned by their mother, Felix is there to help, even to marry Laura if she will have him. Little by little the sisters grow complicit with his obsessions, his cruelty, his need to control. A novel of relentless and acute psychological power, from one of Australia's greatest writers. Autorid: Elizabeth Harrower

Its 1938. In order to save his dads job, Angelo needs to invent a brand-new car that can carry: a farmer his wife two chickens a flagon of wine and a dozen eggs across a bumpy field without breaking a single egg . . . and without the enemy discovering his top-secret design! Here's the extraordinary story inspired by real events of how one little car changed history. Autorid: Cameron McAllister

Presents a magic-8 style book of answers. This title features a piece of advice from Tracy Beaker. A fabulous new innovation in Jacky stationery -- a dip-in book of answers combined with a journal.A brilliant new book for Jacqueline Wilson fans -- a magic-8 style book of answers, plus a journal too.Each spread features a piece of advice from Tracy Beaker or another favourite character from Jacqueline Wilson's bestselling books. Readers hold the book shut, ask themselves a question they're dying to know the answer to, then open the book at random and read whatever is on the page in front of them. Instant, magic answer!The other page in the spread is set out for the reader to fill in as their own journal. The whole book is full of cute artwork from the novels. Autorid: Jacqueline Wilson, Nick Sharratt

The essential anthology of writings by the world's leading Marxist thinker: this book presents a sequence of landmark works in David Harvey's intellectual journey over five decades. It shows how experiencing the riots, despair and injustice of 1970s Baltimore led him to seek an explanation of capitalist inequalities via Marx and to a sustained intellectual engagement that has made him the world's leading exponent of Marx's work. The book takes the reader through the development of his unique synthesis of Marxist method and geographical understanding that has allowed him to develop a series of powerful insights into the ways of the world, from the new mechanics of imperialism, crises in financial markets and the effectiveness of car strikers in Oxford, to the links between nature and change, why Sacré Coeur was built in Paris, and the meaning of the postmodern condition. David Harvey is renowned for originality, acumen and the transformative value of his insights. This book shows why. Autorid: David Harvey

A cutting-edge graduate-level textbook on the macroeconomics of international trade Combining theoretical models and data in ways unimaginable just a few years ago, open economy macroeconomics has experienced enormous growth over the past several decades. This rigorous and self-contained textbook brings graduate students, scholars, and policymakers to the research frontier and provides the tools and context necessary for new research and policy proposals. Martin Uribe and Stephanie Schmitt-Grohe factor in the discipline's latest developments, including major theoretical advances in incorporating financial and nominal frictions into microfounded dynamic models of the open economy, the availability of macro- and microdata for emerging and developed countries, and a revolution in the tools available to simulate and estimate dynamic stochastic models. The authors begin with a canonical general equilibrium model of an open economy and then build levels of complexity through the coverage of important topics such as international business-cycle analysis, financial frictions as drivers and transmitters of business cycles and global crises, sovereign default, pecuniary externalities, involuntary unemployment, optimal macroprudential policy, and the role of nominal rigidities in shaping optimal exchange-rate policy. Based on courses taught at several universities, Open Economy Macroeconomics is an essential resource for students, researchers, and practitioners. * Detailed exploration of international business-cycle analysis* Coverage of financial frictions as drivers and transmitters of business cycles and global crises* Extensive investigation of nominal rigidities and their role in shaping optimal exchange-rate policy* Other topics include fixed exchange-rate regimes, involuntary unemployment, optimal macroprudential policy, and sovereign default and debt sustainability* Chapters include exercises and replication codes Autorid: Martín Uribe, Stephanie Schmitt-Grohé

A political philosophy classic from one of the foremost political thinkers of the twentieth centuryAfter Utopia was Judith Shklar’s first book, a harbinger of her renowned career in political philosophy. Throughout the many changes in political thought during the last half century, this important work has withstood the test of time. In After Utopia, Shklar explores the decline of political philosophy, from Enlightenment optimism to modern cultural despair, and she offers a critical, creative analysis of this downward trend. She looks at Romantic and Christian social thought, and she shows that while the present political fatalism may be unavoidable, the prophets of despair have failed to explain the world they so dislike, leaving the possibility of a new and vigorous political philosophy. With a foreword by Samuel Moyn, examining After Utopia’s continued relevance, this current edition introduces a remarkable synthesis of ideas to a new generation of readers. Autorid: Judith N. Shklar, Samuel Moyn

In the period since 2001, cinema has witnessed a notable influx in fantasy film. Many constitute adaptations from British fantasy literature, often created and produced in the UK, and showcase domestic talent both in front and behind the screen. This includes massive box office hits such as the Harry Potter series (2001 2011) through to smaller scale and independent endeavours like Nanny McPhee (2005), MirrorMask (2005) and Franklyn (2008). However, such films have received minimal critical attention as British fantasy films. The reasons for this absence are manifold; leaving many films contested, ignored and omitted from established canons. This book re-addresses prevailing scholarship on the fantasy genre, national film production and representation on screen, providing readers with a revised appraisal of the contemporary film landscape. It delivers a fresh perspective across a broad range of films which all embrace the fantastic within British cinema. Autorid: Carolyn Rickards

“In overthrowing me, you have done no more than cut down the trunk of the tree of the black liberty in St. Domingue—it will spring back from the roots, for they are numerous and deep.” These are Toussaint Louverture’s last words before being taken to prison in France. Heroic leader of the only successful slave revolt in history, Louverture is one of the greatest anti-imperialist fighters who ever lived. Born into slavery on a Caribbean plantation, he was able to break from his bondage to lead an army of freed African slaves to victory against the professional armies of France, Spain, and Britain in the Haitian Revolution of 1791-1804. In this lively narrative biography, Louverture’s fascinating life is explored through the prism of his radical politics. Charles Forsdick and Christian Høgsbjerg champion the “black Robespierre,” whose revolutionary legacy has inspired people and movements in the two centuries since his death. For anyone interested in the roots of modern resistance movements and black political radicalism, Louverture’s extraordinary life provides the perfect groundwork. Autorid: Charles Forsdick, Christian Hogsbjerg

“Workers of the world, Unite!” With these words, concludes one of the world's most influential political texts—The Communist Manifesto. Surviving through countless decades of revolution and counter-revolution, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels’ work remains as relevant today as it was in 1848, providing a rallying cry for people struggling under conditions of economic oppression worldwide. Fiery and provocative, The Communist Manifesto has been a call-to-arms for everyone engaged in the movement to expose and overthrow the broken and exploitative capitalist system. This beautiful collectible edition includes a new introduction by Jodi Dean and a new foreword by David Harvey. Published to coincide with the centenary of the Russian Revolution, which it inspired, the Manifesto will continue to ignite a new generation struggling under the weight of debt and global financial crisis. Autorid: Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels

Waiting is the story of a rookie photojournalist immersed in Formula One's golden age of the 70s and 80s. Aged just 19, Richard Kelley saw the need to faithfully document the sport's lethal dangers, iconic personalities and technological developments in a period of seismic change, which caused F1's unique character to disappear forever. After only nine months of photographic education, Kelley began using his remarkable talent to observe and capture F1 drivers' decisive moments. He sought his images as a `fly on the wall', consciously disappearing among this `band of brothers' to allow the emotion and power of the moment to blend, developing a cinematic style that grows more contemporary every year. Waiting is a powerful and unique documentary of the world of F1 from 1972 through to 1984. From Gilles Villeneuve's first moments with Ferrari to Francois Cevert's final morning and Niki Lauda's resurrection, Kelley's omnipresent lens and enlightening memoir capture an intimacy and humanity that Grand Prix history will never again witness. Autorid: Richard Kelley

Nottingham: The Buried Past of a Historic City Revealed covers the story of the part of the city which was known as Nottingham during the medieval times. It is an accessible read and the ideal book for anyone with a general interest in the history of the city of Nottingham. However, it will also suit professional archaeologists and students alike due to the large amount of previously unpublished material. Key points to be discussed include Nottingham Castle, the churches and friaries of the Medieval period, the Medieval town wall, Nottingham's manmade caves, the industries which took place in Saxon and Medieval times, as well as little known facts such as Nottingham's connections to the Vikings. This book also offers some possible answers to the never before published mysteries which archaeological work has uncovered such as the large burial site in the city centre and a mysterious village or suburb which briefly existed just outside of the city centre in the 14th century. Autorid: Scott Lomax

Identical twins Elizabeth and Jessica think the Mercandy mansion is haunted and that new student Nora Mercandy might be a witch, but Elizabeth wants to find out if the rumors are true. There's a new girl in Sweet Valley...and she's a witch ! Join twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth as they discover if the rumors match reality in this all new graphic novel from the The New York Times bestselling world of Sweet Valley Twins.The buzz at Sweet Valley Middle School is all about Nora Mercandy, the new girl living in the town's infamous haunted house. Jessica is convinced there's something witchy about her, but Elizabeth thinks there's more to the story. Caught in a whirl of rumors and a rift with her twin, can Elizabeth discover the truth before friendships are torn apart? Autorid: Francine Pascal, Knack Whittle, Nicole Andelfinger