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The internationally bestselling author of 13 ThingsMentally Strong People Don’t Do, Amy Morin, empowers tweens, teaching themhow to think, feel, and act stronger than ever! Perfectfor fans of The Confidence Code for Girls, this book tacklesmental strength in a relatable way. Filled with fun graphics and illustrationsthroughout.“Thisbook is a powerful gift to kids—it shows them how to help themselves!” —ClaireShipman, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Confidence Codefor GirlsDo you worry that you don’t fit in? Do you feel insecuresometimes? Do you wish your life looked as perfect as everyone else on socialmedia? Do you have anxiety about things you can’t control? Being a tweencan be really hard, especially in today’s world.You balance it all—homework,extracurricular activities, chores, friendship drama, and family, all whiletrying to give the impression that you know exactly what you’re doing. Sometimes when we try to look perfect on the outside, we can feel rotten in theinside.  Do you want to become a stronger person, inside and out? Bypicking up this book, you’re already taking the first step toward becoming abetter person where it counts—by training your brain.Prominent psychotherapist and social worker Amy Morin offersrelatable scenarios, then shows tweens the ways they can develop healthyhabits, build mental strength, and take action toward becoming their bestselves. 13 Things Strong Kids Do gives tweens the tools neededto overcome life’s toughest challenges.This nonfiction middle grade book is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, including those living through the stresses of homeschooling, returning to the classroom, and navigating a changed and stressful world.

The internationally bestselling author of 13 ThingsMentally Strong People Don’t Do, Amy Morin, empowers tweens, teaching themhow to think, feel, and act stronger than ever! Perfectfor fans of The Confidence Code for Girls, this book tacklesmental strength in a relatable way. Filled with fun graphics and illustrationsthroughout.“Thisbook is a powerful gift to kids—it shows them how to help themselves!” —ClaireShipman, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Confidence Codefor GirlsDo you worry that you don’t fit in? Do you feel insecuresometimes? Do you wish your life looked as perfect as everyone else on socialmedia? Do you have anxiety about things you can’t control? Being a tweencan be really hard, especially in today’s world.You balance it all—homework,extracurricular activities, chores, friendship drama, and family, all whiletrying to give the impression that you know exactly what you’re doing. Sometimes when we try to look perfect on the outside, we can feel rotten in theinside.  Do you want to become a stronger person, inside and out? Bypicking up this book, you’re already taking the first step toward becoming abetter person where it counts—by training your brain.Prominent psychotherapist and social worker Amy Morin offersrelatable scenarios, then shows tweens the ways they can develop healthyhabits, build mental strength, and take action toward becoming their bestselves. 13 Things Strong Kids Do gives tweens the tools neededto overcome life’s toughest challenges.This nonfiction middle grade book is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, including those living through the stresses of homeschooling, returning to the classroom, and navigating a changed and stressful world.

From the author of Bunny, a “hilarious, heartbreaking book” (People) about a woman whose life is hijacked by her struggle to conform <BR><BR>“Stunning . . . As you watch Lizzie navigate fraught relationships—with food, men, girlfriends, her parents and even with herself—you’ll want to grab a friend and say: ‘Whoa. This. Exactly.’” —Washington Post<BR><BR>Growing up in the suburban hell of Misery Saga (a.k.a. Mississauga), Lizzie has never liked the way she looks—even though her best friend Mel says she’s the pretty one. She starts dating guys online, but she’s afraid to send pictures, even when her skinny friend China does her makeup: she knows no one would want her if they could really see her. So she starts to lose. With punishing drive, she counts almonds consumed, miles logged, pounds dropped. She fights her way into coveted dresses. She grows up and gets thin, navigating double-edged validation from her mother, her friends, her husband, her reflection in the mirror. But no matter how much she loses, will she ever see herself as anything other than a fat girl? <BR> <BR>In her brilliant, hilarious, and at times shocking debut, Mona Awad skewers the body image-obsessed culture that tells women they have no value outside their physical appearance. Brilliant, hilarious, and heartbreaking, 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl introduces a vital new voice in fiction.<BR><BR>WINNER OF THE AMAZON CANADA FIRST NOVEL AWARD<BR><BR>FINALIST FOR THE SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE<BR><BR>FINALIST FOR THE COLORADO BOOK AWARD FOR LITERARY FICTION<BR><BR>LONGLISTED FOR THE DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD<BR><BR>ARAB AMERICAN BOOK AWARD HONORABLE MENTION FOR FICTION

'A beautiful, necessary book' ROXANE GAY<BR>'Luminous... Full of sharp insight and sly humour' KATHERINE HEINY<BR><BR>Lizzie doesn't like the way she looks. Though she dates guys online, she's afraid to send pictures: no-one wants a fat girl. <BR><BR>So Lizzie starts to lose weight. With punishing drive she counts almonds consumed and pounds dropped, navigating double-edged validation from her mother, her friends, her husband and her own reflection in the mirror. But no matter how much she loses, will she ever see herself as anything other than a fat girl? <BR><BR>In this darkly funny, deeply resonant novel, Mona Awad delivers a tender and moving depiction of a young woman whose life is hijacked by her struggle to conform.

You can see them, but you don't know them.<BR><BR>Ultras are football fans like no others. A hugely visible and controversial part of the global game, their credo and aesthetic replicated in almost every league everywhere on earth, a global movement of extreme fandom and politics is also one of the largest youth movements in the world. Yet they remain unknown: an anti-establishment force that is transforming both football and politics. In this book, James Montague goes underground to uncover the true face of this dissident force for the first time. <BR><BR>1312: Among the Ultras tells the story of how the movement began and how it grew to become the global phenomenon that now dominates the stadiums from the Balkans and Buenos Aires. With unprecedented insider access, the book investigates how ultras have grown into a fiercely political movement, embracing extremes on both the left and right; fighting against the commercialisation of football and society - and against the attempts to control them by the authorities, who both covet and fear their power.

The most accurate and detailed topographic map of Switzerland for hikers, alpinists, vacationers, individualists and adventurers.- Complete and differentiated rail, road and route networks.- Detailed representations of settled areas, hydrography, vegetation and terrain.- Complete lettering of the shown objects.

From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, now available in paperback&#151;a thrilling tale of danger and conquest at the Battle of Poitiers, 1356 is &#147;a book in which Cornwell&#146;s gifts as scholar and storyteller come together spectacularly.&#148; (Washington Post)Bernard Cornwell, the "master of martial fiction" (Booklist), brings Thomas of Hookton from the popular Grail Quest series into a new adventure in 1356, a thrilling stand-alone novel. On September 19, 1356, a heavily outnumbered English army faced off against the French in the historic Battle of Poitiers. In 1356, Cornwell resurrects this dramatic and bloody struggle&#151;one that would turn out to be the most decisive and improbable victory of the Hundred Years&#146; War, a clash where the underdog English not only the captured the strategic site of Poitiers, but the French King John II as well. In the vein of Cornwell&#146;s bestselling Agincourt, 1356 is an action-packed story of danger and conquest, rich with military strategy and remarkable characters&#151;both villainous and heroic&#151;transporting readers to the front lines of war while painting a vivid picture of courage, treachery, and combat.

Is there a number at the root of the universe? A primal number that everything in the world hinges on? This question exercised many great minds of the twentieth century, among them the groundbreaking physicist Wolfgang Pauli and the famous psychoanalyst Carl Jung. Their obsession with the power of certain numbers-including 137, which describes the atom's fine-structure constant and has great Kabbalistic significance-led them to develop an unlikely friendship and to embark on a joint mystical quest reaching deep into medieval alchemy, dream interpretation, and the Chinese Book of Changes. 137 explores the profound intersection of modern science with the occult, but above all it is the tale of an extraordinary, fruitful friendship between two of the greatest thinkers of our times.Originally published in hardcover as Deciphering the Cosmic Number.

Why This Book?You can learn the most popular frameworks, use the best programming languages, and work at the biggest tech companies, but if you cultivate bad habits, it will be hard for you to become a top developer.This book doesn't offer a straight path or pre-defined formula of success. This book is a result of a quest. A quest to uncover what habits can be cultivated to become a better software engineer."I wish I had access to this book while I was starting in the software industry. The information presented is not only logical, not only personal, but very well backed up by many expert opinions throughout the book. A must-read, for both beginners and experts alike." - Zachary Sohovich, Software Engineer at NikeWhat Will You Read?How to keep up with all the new technologiesWhat should you focus? Being a specialist or generalist?How to stay productive and not feel overwhelmedThe importance of estimating tasks correctlyHow to approach new side project ideasAnd much moreWho Should Read This Book?It doesn't matter if you're a Junior or Senior developer. It doesn't matter how experienced you are. This book can help you cultivate new habits or rethink existing behaviors.What's Inside?This is not a traditional book. You won't find the same format or structure that a regular book has. In fact, this book was designed to be as simple and objective as possible. You can follow the order of chapters, or you can read them individually. Everything is standalone and doesn't depend on previous knowledge.At the end of each chapter, you'll find a section marked as "Questions & Answers", where I interview senior developers and tech leads from various companies to understand how they got there. I went after tech giants such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Adobe. Powerful startups such as GitHub, Spotify, Elastic, Segment, GoDaddy, and Shopify. All the way to established organizations such as Citibank, BlackBerry, and The New York Times.These people come from all over the world and have a pretty diverse background. From San Francisco to New York. From São Paulo to Montreal. From London to Stockholm. The idea is to present you not a one man's point of view, but a collection of insights on how to navigate your career.Who's The Author?Zeno Rocha is a Brazilian creator and programmer. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California, where he's the Chief Product Officer at Liferay Cloud. His lifelong appreciation for building software and sharing knowledge led him to speak in over 110 conferences worldwide. His passion for open source put him on the top 20 most active users on GitHub at age 22. Before moving to the US, Zeno developed multiple applications, mentored startups, and worked at major companies in Latin America, such as Globo and Petrobras.

Seventeen-year-old Jessica Simmons becomes the star of a YouTube reality series, and she uses her fame to catch her mother's murderer.

With more than 1.5 million copies in print, 14,000 Things to Be Happy About is the iconic impulse gift book that celebrates all the little things that make life worth living. Now it is even more of a mood-altering pick-me-up, with the use of cheerful watercolors throughout plus redesigned pages, all of which give this new edition a fresh, joyous feeling. At the heart, though, is its unique list of thousands of items, places, thoughts, and moments that make us happy. No opinions, no explanations, no asides or footnotes. It’s mesmerizing. And as an antidote to the all-too-many things to be unhappy about, it could not be more welcome. a sweet tooth<BR> twirling a baton<BR> driving as you wish your kids would<BR> artistic license<BR> an express lane<BR> reaching a compromise<BR> ripe peaches on a summer's eve<BR> dinner rolls<BR> playing in autumn leaves<BR><BR> A unique way to unplug, relax, reminisce, practice gratitude, and change your mood to an upbeat and happy one! <BR><BR>(The book cover and interior were updated with a new color design in September 2023; some customers may receive an earlier version of the book.)

Through 140 drawings, thought experiments, recipes, activist instructions, gardening ideas, insurgences and personal revolutions, artists who spend their lives thinking outside the box guide you to a new worldview; where you and the planet are one.<BR><BR>Everything here is new. We invite you to rip out pages, to hang them up at home, to draw and scribble, to cook, to meditate, to take the book to your nearest green space.<BR><BR>Featuring Olafur Eliasson, Etel Adnan, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Jane Fonda & Swoon, Judy Chicago, Black Quantum Futurism Collective, Vivienne Westwood, Cauleen Smith, Marina Abramovic, Karrabing Film Collective, and many more.

In his bestselling book 1421:The Year China Discovered the World, Gavin Menzies revealed that it was the Chinese that discovered America, not Columbus. Now he presents further astonishing evidence that it was also Chinese advances in science, art, and technology that formed the basis of the European Renaissance and our modern world.In his bestselling book 1421: The Year China Discovered the World, Gavin Menzies presented controversial and compelling evidence that Chinese fleets beat Columbus, Cook and Magellan to the New World. But his research has led him to astonishing new discoveries that Chinese influence on Western culture didn't stop there.Until now, scholars have considered that the Italian Renaissance - the basis of our modern Western world - came about as a result of a re-examining the ideas of classical Greece and Rome. A stunning reappraisal of history is about to be published.Gavin Menzies makes the startling argument that a sophisticated Chinese delegation visited Italy in 1434, sparked the Renaissance, and forever changed the course of Western civilization. After that date the authority of Aristotle and Ptolemy was overturned and artistic conventions challenged, as was Arabic astronomy and cartography.Florence and Venice of the 15th century attracted traders from across the world. Menzies presents astonishing evidence that a large Chinese fleet, official ambassadors of the Emperor, arrived in Tuscany in 1434 where they met with Pope Eugenius IV in Florence. A mass of information was given by the Chinese delegation to the Pope and his entourage - concerning world maps (which Menzies argues were later given to Columbus), astronomy, mathematics, art, printing, architecture, steel manufacture, civil engineering, military machines, surveying, cartography, genetics, and more. It was this gift of knowledge that sparked the inventiveness of the Renaissance - Da Vinci's inventions, the Copernican revolution, Galileo, etc. Following 1434, Europeans embraced Chinese intellectual ideas, discoveries, and inventions, which formed the basis of European civilization just as much as Greek thought and Roman law. In short, China provided the spark that set the Renaissance ablaze.

A detailed account of the siege and fall of Constantinople in 1453, a watershed year that closed the book, once and for all, on the Roman Empire and confirmed for Europeans their worst fears about an expanding Ottoman Empire.Anthony Kaldellis offers a new narrative of the siege and fall of Constantinople in 1453, a watershed year that closed the book, once and for all, on the Roman Empire and confirmed for Europeans their worst fears about an expanding Ottoman Empire. By the fifteenth century, Constantinople had seen better days, but it was still a vibrant center of learning, worship, commerce, and information. 1453 sketches the tense but exciting shared world of Italians, Turks, and Romans that was thrown into crisis by Mehmed II's decision to conquer the city. Kaldellis showcases a detailed reconstruction following events on a day-by-day basis, pulling from gripping eye-witness testimonies in Latin, Italian, Greek, Russian, and Turkish. He weighs the strategies of both the attackers and defenders, and proves that, contrary to the fatalism that marks almost all narratives written with hindsight, in reality the defense was hardly a lost cause. The defenders knew exactly what they were doing. They were willing to risk their lives, but it was not their intention to become martyrs. Instead, it was the sultan who was scrambling to neutralize a seemingly impregnable defense. That he did so was a testament to his ingenuity and tenacity.The final chapters of 1453 trace the fate of the vanquished and their captivity. It also weighs the impact of the city's fall on the conquerors, the conquered, and on world history. 1453 was not merely a symbol for the passing of the Middle Ages and the onset of early modernity: it changed the very nature of the Ottoman empire and redirected the transmission of cultural legacies, especially those of Greek classical scholarship. The fall of Constantinople is therefore a nexus of converging pathways between east and west, medieval and modern, ends and beginnings.

When Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1453, a remarkable era in world history ended. Crowley gives a complete and compelling account of the Holy War for Constantinople and the clash of Islam and the West that gave rise to today's jihad.

A gripping exploration of the fall of Constantinople and its connection to the world we live in today. The fall of Constantinople in 1453 signaled a shift in history and the end of the Byzantium Empire. Roger Crowley's comprehensive account of the battle between Mehmet II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, and Constantine XI, the 57th emperor of Byzantium, illuminates the period in history that was a precursor to the current conflict between the West and the Middle East. For a thousand years Constantinople was quite simply "the city": fabulously wealthy, imperial, intimidating-and Christian. Singlehandedly it blunted early Arab enthusiasm for Holy War. When a second wave of Islamic warriors swept out of the Asian steppes in the Middle Ages, Constantinople was the ultimate prize: "The Red Apple." It was a city that had always lived under threat. On average it had survived a siege every forty years for a millennium-until the Ottoman Sultan, Mehmet II, twenty-one years old and hungry for glory, rode up to the walls in April 1453 with a huge army, "numberless as the stars." 1453 is the taut, vivid story of this final struggle for the city, told largely through the accounts of eyewitnesses. For fifty-five days a tiny group of defenders defied the huge Ottoman army in a seesawing contest fought on land, at sea, and underground. 1453 is both a gripping work of narrative history and an account of the war between Christendom and Islam that still has echoes in the modern world.

A groundbreaking study that radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans in 1492.<BR><BR>Traditionally, Americans learned in school that the ancestors of the people who inhabited the Western Hemisphere at the time of Columbus’s landing had crossed the Bering Strait twelve thousand years ago; existed mainly in small, nomadic bands; and lived so lightly on the land that the Americas was, for all practical purposes, still a vast wilderness. But as Charles C. Mann now makes clear, archaeologists and anthropologists have spent the last thirty years proving these and many other long-held assumptions wrong.<BR><BR>In a book that startles and persuades, Mann reveals how a new generation of researchers equipped with novel scientific techniques came to previously unheard-of conclusions. Among them:<BR><BR>• In 1491 there were probably more people living in the Americas than in Europe.<BR>• Certain cities–such as Tenochtitlán, the Aztec capital–were far greater in population than any contemporary European city. Furthermore, Tenochtitlán, unlike any capital in Europe at that time, had running water, beautiful botanical gardens, and immaculately clean streets.<BR>• The earliest cities in the Western Hemisphere were thriving before the Egyptians built the great pyramids.<BR>• Pre-Columbian Indians in Mexico developed corn by a breeding process so sophisticated that the journal Science recently described it as “man’s first, and perhaps the greatest, feat of genetic engineering.”<BR>• Amazonian Indians learned how to farm the rain forest without destroying it–a process scientists are studying today in the hope of regaining this lost knowledge.<BR>• Native Americans transformed their land so completely that Europeans arrived in a hemisphere already massively “landscaped” by human beings.<BR><BR>Mann sheds clarifying light on the methods used to arrive at these new visions of the pre-Columbian Americas and how they have affected our understanding of our history and our thinking about the environment. His book is an exciting and learned account of scientific inquiry and revelation.

Up until very recently it was believed that in 1491, the year before Columbus landed, the Americas, one-third of the earth's surface, were a near-pristine wilderness inhabited by small roaming bands of indigenous people. But recently unexpected discoveries have dramatically changed our understanding of Indian life. Many scholars now argue that the Indians were much more numerous, were in the Americas for far longer and had far more ecological impact on the land than previously believed. This knowledge has enormous implications for today's environmental disputes, yet little has filtered into textbooks and even less into public awareness. Mann brings together all of the latest research, and the results of his own travels throughout North and South America, to provide a new, fascinating and iconoclastic account of the Americas before Columbus.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A deeply engaging history of how European settlements in the post-Colombian Americas shaped the world—from the highly acclaimed author of 1491. • "Fascinating...Lively...A convincing explanation of why our world is the way it is." —The New York Times Book Review <BR><BR>Presenting the latest research by biologists, anthropologists, archaeologists, and historians, Mann shows how the post-Columbian network of ecological and economic exchange fostered the rise of Europe, devastated imperial China, convulsed Africa, and for two centuries made Mexico City—where Asia, Europe, and the new frontier of the Americas dynamically interacted—the center of the world. In this history, Mann uncovers the germ of today's fiercest political disputes, from immigration to trade policy to culture wars. In 1493, Mann has again given readers an eye-opening scientific interpretation of our past, unequaled in its authority and fascination.

Enter a world where words unite two cultures through emotion, courage, and compassion. 15 Bilingual English-Chinese Stories: Friendship and Solidarity offers deeply moving tales that celebrate empathy, forgiveness, and the beauty of human connection across languages. Each story is presented in clear, parallel text-English and Chinese-allowing readers to learn naturally while being immersed in inspiring narratives. From bridges of lanterns to baskets of voices, each page becomes a journey through emotion, culture, and self-discovery. Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners, this collection transforms bilingual reading into a powerful and poetic experience of understanding.

This new photo album in the MMP/Stratus "Camera On" series, contains 150+ photos of 15 cm s.FH 18 German heavy Howitzer

(Vocal Duet). 15 original duets for various voice combinations, in original keyes. Contents: The Beautiful Briny Sea ( Bedknobs and Broomsticks ) * Breaking Free ( High School Musical ) * Can You Feel the Love Tonight ( The Lion King ) * Chim Chim Cher-ee ( Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical ) * Chow Down ( The Lion King: The Broadway Musical ) * Feed the Birds ( Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical ) * I See the Light ( Tangled ) * If I Never Knew You ( Pocahontas ) * Love Is an Open Door ( Frozen ) * Love Will Find a Way ( The Lion King II: Simba's Pride ) * No Matter What ( Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical ) * Something There ( Beauty and the Beast: The Broadway Musical ) * Sweet Child ( The Little Mermaid: The Broadway Musical ) * We Are One ( The Lion King II: Simba's Pride ) * A Whole New World ( Aladin ).

Charles Dancla's 15 Studies Op.68 arranged for 2 Violins. Considered to be the last great representative of the French Violin School, Dancla knew, in a special way, how to implement the principle 'no music without technique, no technique without music' in his teaching material. 15 Etüden op. 68 für Violine mit Begleitung einer 2. ViolineCharles Danclas 15 Studien op. 68 arrangiert für 2 Violinen. Dancla, der als letzter großer Vertreter der französischen Violinschule gilt, verstand es in besonderer Weise, den Grundsatz "Keine Musik ohne Technik, keine Technik ohne Musik" in seinem Lehrmaterial umzusetzen.

Teach yourself Italian in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course. <BR><BR>DK's 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Italia fast. <BR>The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. <BR><BR>Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Italian vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice.<BR><BR>Fancy becoming a pro at the language? Then get stuck in to discover: <BR><BR>- Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember new vocabulary.<BR>- 12 fun chapters, each designed to take a week to master, providing an easy-to-follow structure for new learners.<BR>- Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word, plus a dictionary and menu guide at the back of the book.<BR>- Regular review modules to help you track progress and assess how well you have learned the vocabulary in each chapter<BR><BR>The course includes a free audio app that enables you to hear Italian words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Italian conversation in real-life situations. Whether you're a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there's no easier way to learn Italian than with 15 Minute Italian Language.<BR><BR>At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? <BR><BR>Learn more languages with DK's 15 minute guides to French, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic and more!

Teach yourself Mandarin in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course. DK's 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Mandarin fast. The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Mandarin vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice.Fancy becoming a pro at the language? Then, get stuck in to discover: -Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember new vocabulary.-12 fun chapters, each designed to take a week to master, providing an easy-to-follow structure for new learners.-Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word, plus a dictionary and menu guide at the back of the book.-Regular review modules to help you track progress and assess how well you have learned the vocabulary in each chapterThe course includes a free audio app that enables you to hear Mandarin words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Mandarin conversation in real-life situations. Whether you're a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there's no easier way to learn Mandarin than with 15-minute Mandarin.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? Learn more languages with DK's 15-minute guides to French, Spanish, Arabic and more!

Packed with startling revelations, this inside look at the secret side of the Cold War exposes just how close America came to total annihilation During the Cold War, a flight crew had 15 minutes to get their nuke-laden plane in the air from the moment Soviet bombers were detected-15 minutes between the earliest warning of an incoming nuclear strike and the first flash of an enemy warhead. This is the chilling true story of the incredibly risky steps our military took to protect us from that scenario, including: . Over two thousand loaded bombers that crossed American skies. They sometimes crashed and at least nine times resulted in nuclear weapons being accidentally dropped . A system that would use timers and rockets to launch missiles even after everyone was dead . Disastrous atmospheric nuclear testing including the horrific runaway bomb-that fooled scientists and put thousands of men in uniform in the center of a cloud of hot fallout . A plan to use dry lake beds to rebuild and launch a fighting force in the aftermath of nuclear war Based on formerly classified documents, military records, press accounts, interviews and over 10 years of research, 15 Minutes is one of the most important works on the atom bomb ever written.

Preface; Inventio 1 C-Dur BWV 772; Inventio 1 C-Dur BWV 772a (revised version); Inventio 2 c-Moll BWV 773; Inventio 3 D-Dur BWV 774; Inventio 4 d-Moll BWV 775; Inventio 5 Es-Dur BWV 776; Inventio 6 E-Dur BWV 777; Inventio 7 e-Moll BWV 778; Inventio 8 F-Dur BWV 779; Inventio 9 f-Moll BWV 780; Inventio 10 G-Dur BWV 781; Inventio 11 g-Moll BWV 782; Inventio 12 A-Dur BWV 783; Inventio 13 a-Moll BWV 784; Inventio 14 B-Dur BWV 785; Inventio 15 h-Moll BWV 786; Sinfonia (Inventio) 1 C-Dur BWV 787; Sinfonia (Inventio) 2 c-Moll BWV 788; Sinfonia (Inventio) 3 D-Dur BWV 789; Sinfonia (Inventio) 4 d-Moll BWV 790; Sinfonia (Inventio) 5 Es-Dur BWV 791; Sinfonia (Inventio) 5 Es-Dur BWV 791 (ornamented version); Sinfonia (Inventio) 6 E-Dur BWV 792; Sinfonia (Inventio) 7 e-Moll BWV 793; Sinfonia (Inventio) 8 F-Dur BWV 794; Sinfonia (Inventio) 9 f-Moll BWV 795; Sinfonia (Inventio) 10 G-Dur BWV 796; Sinfonia (Inventio) 11 g-Moll BWV 797; Sinfonia (Inventio) 12 A-Dur BWV 798; Sinfonia (Inventio) 13 a-Moll BWV 799; Sinfonia (Inventio) 14 B-Dur BWV 800; Sinfonia (Inventio) 15 h-Moll BWV 801; Sinfonia (Inventio) 4 d-Moll BWV 790 (ornamented version); Sinfonia (Inventio) 7 e-Moll BWV 793 (ornamented version); Sinfonia (Inventio) 9 f-Moll BWV 795 (ornamented version); Sinfonia (Inventio) 11 g-Moll BWV 797 (ornamented version); Sinfonia (Inventio) 13 a-Moll BWV 799 (ornamented version); Editorial Report

Urtext edition of Bach's Two-part Inventions for piano (BWV 772-786), edited by Ulrich Bartels. The 15 Two-part Inventions were practical pieces written for instructional purposes and Bach's autograph manuscript of 1723 contains a preface by the composer himself, in which he lays out his intentions for the works. He stresses the importance of "achieving a cantabile style of playing", showing that these were not conceived merely as technique exercises but as works of art that should be played expressively.This Urtext edition by Ulrich Bartels presents an authoritative musical text for this core piece of piano repertoire, incorporating the latest research and referring to Bach's original 1723 autograph. Zweistimmige Inventionen BWV 772-786 für KlavierDie 15 Inventionen, die nach wie vor zum grundlegenden Repertoire eines jeden Klavierunterrichts gehören, werden hier nach aktuellem Forschungsstand in modernem Notenstich vorgelegt. Auf der Grundlage von Bachs Autograph und seinem selbst verfassten Vorwort, bereinigt von Fingersätzen und Zusätzen aus Quellen zweiter Hand.

Joppig hat die Inventionen umsichtig und sorgfältig bearbeitet. Statt bloß einzelne Inventionen auszuwählen, hat er alle 15 gut spielbar und gut klingend transponiert. Sehr empfehlenswert auch für Musikschulen, um den Unterricht abwechslungsreich zu gestalten.

How do you find time in your busy day to get creative? Why, with 15-Minute Art Drawing, of course!<BR><BR> Explore the pure joy of coloring pencils and markers with fifty 15-minute projects that encourage you to explore drawing in a relaxing, free and fun way. Each project can be completed in no more than six steps and will include practice pages, color swatches and helpful hints to make light work of the artwork.<BR><BR> With sections including Patterns, Nature, Food and Characters, you can try your hand at drawing flowers, fruit, faces and more. Plus at the end of each chapter, Jess will show you how to put all of the objects together to create a beautiful still life scene.

How do you find time in your busy day to get creative? Why, with 15-Minute Art Painting, of course!<BR><BR>Explore the pure joy of paint with fifty 15-minute projects inspired by nature. From leaves and houseplants to flowers and fungi, 15-Minute Art Painting encourages you to explore painting in a relaxing, free, and fun way. Each project can be completed in no more than six steps and will include practice pages, color swatches, and helpful hints to make light work of the artwork.<BR><BR>Although Hannah will provide a brief introduction on how to sketch out your paintings, the book will also contain traceable templates, so you can fully focus on the process and pure joy of painting.

Explore the pure joy of pastels with fifty 15-minute projects that encourage you to explore drawing, coloring, and shading in a relaxing, free, and fun way. Each project can be completed in no more than six steps and will include practice pages, color swatches, and helpful hints to make light work of the artwork.<BR><BR>From fruits and fish to flowers, animals, and common household objects, illustrator Zena Kay encourages you to get over the fear of the blank page and proves that pastels don't have to be intimidating.<BR><BR>An engaging and inspiring hobby, 15-minute Art Pastels inspires you to tap into your creativity for just a few minutes every day.

Discover how to draw with ink in just 15 minutes a day with 15-minute Art Pen & Ink. <BR><BR> From whimsical woodlands to fantastical flora and fauna, Anna Tromop encourages you to explore the magic of ink through fifty 15-minute drawings. Each relaxed project is accompanied by simple step-by-step instructions and all can be completed in six steps or less. All you need is a pen!<BR><BR> With a guide to outlining and shading, as well as traceable templates and practice pages, this book proves that ink drawing is for everyone – no matter your skill level or age.<BR><BR> So: get ink-spired and tap into your creativity for just a few minutes every day.

15-Minute Art Watercolor explores the art of watercolor with fifty 15-minute projects. From fruits and fish to flowers, animals, and anatomy, Jola encourages you to explore this craft in a relaxing, free, and fun way. Each project can be completed in no more than six steps and includes practice pages, colour swatches, and helpful hints to make light work of the artwork. Featuring traceable templates of all 50 projects, Jola helps you to get over the fear of the blank page and proves that painting doesn't have to be intimidating. A quick and easy hobby, 15-minute Art Watercolor inspires you to tap into your creativity for just a few minutes every day. 

Learn to Draw in Pen and Ink With Easy Yet Dazzling Landscape Projects <BR><BR>In 50 showstopping nature-inspired projects, Rosa Hoehn invites you to explore all the wonders of pen and ink art. Whether you are looking to hone your artistic skills or to unwind after a long day, follow these simple steps to create impressive line drawing works, all in just 15 minutes! You'll learn everything you need to know about working with ink-including tips on line weight, shading and creating various frame designs-while also getting to play with delightful mediums like colored pencils, brush pens and watercolors. <BR><BR>Mountain landscapes, desert scenes, beaches and woodlands are just some of the countless vistas you'll explore, as you build a relaxing art habit and gain confidence in your work. Additionally, Rosa provides insight on designing your own landscapes, with advice and tips that will help you in your creative path. These are a few of the fabulous pieces you can create, gift and display with pride:<BR><BR>¿ Circle Scene of a Forest Campground <BR>¿ The Lighthouse in the Dunes <BR>¿ Baby Seals Playing in the Waves <BR>¿ Rock Formation Landscape <BR>¿ Misty Winter Forest <BR>¿ Galaxy in a Jar <BR>¿ Sun and Moon Reflection over the Sea <BR>¿ Hilly Landscape with Mushrooms <BR><BR>This book will take you on a journey through artistic growth, a magical medium and the brilliant wonders of the world.

Would you love to dance, improve your fitness, and feel steadier on your feet-without jumping, complicated choreography, or long workouts?15-Minute Line Dance Workout for Women Over 50 offers a welcoming, low-impact approach to country and party dancing that you can enjoy at home, even when you have never taken a dance class, believe you have no rhythm, or feel uncertain about your balance and coordination.Each routine is broken into clear, manageable movements that help you learn at your own pace. At the same time, practical modifications allow you to use smaller steps, remove turns, replace kicks with taps, or hold a stable chair whenever additional support feels helpful.Inside, you will discover how to: - recognize the beat and move in time with music;<BR>- master essential line-dance steps without feeling overwhelmed;<BR>- improve balance through controlled weight shifts and directional movement;<BR>- strengthen coordination, stamina, and movement confidence;<BR>- enjoy low-impact country and party routines in a small home space;<BR>- recover calmly whenever you forget a step;<BR>- adapt every workout to your energy, mobility, and experience;<BR>- follow a progressive 30-day line-dance fitness plan.The book includes complete 15-minute sessions for country dancing, balance and coordination, low-impact cardio, Western party movement, and feel-good celebration dancing, together with warm-ups, cool-downs, safety guidance, step-by-step counts, and gentler alternatives.You do not need a dance partner, special equipment, a large room, or previous experience.You only need supportive shoes, music you enjoy, a safe place to move, and fifteen minutes to begin.Whether you want to become more active at home, prepare for a beginner line-dance class, feel more comfortable at parties, or rediscover the simple joy of moving to music, this practical program will help you start where you are and build confidence one step at a time.Turn on the music, trust your feet, and let your new dance habit begin.

Undeniably Good, Unbeatably Fast<BR><BR>Simple, speedy and satisfying-these vegan recipes check all the boxes for the perfect weeknight meal. Even if you are low on time and energy, you don't need to sacrifice your health. Janet Gronnow's creative approach shows you how to pack plant-based protein and healthy fats into your dinners to give you the flavors you want with the nutrition you need. And all in just 15 minutes!<BR><BR>Feel reenergized at the end of a long day with vibrant and nourishing bowls such as the Buffalo Tempeh & Avocado Bowl with Vegan Honey Mustard or find comfort with hearty pastas like the Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Penne with Broccoli. Janet's recipes are easy to follow, utilizing her smart cooking methods and simple shortcuts, along with affordable, easy-to-find ingredients. This collection is full of flavors inspired by a variety of cuisines that will keep your tastebuds happy. Every page will amaze you with what you can create in such a short amount of time.

Creativity comes to life with these loose floral tutorials from renowned artist Joly Poa. In just 15 minutes, you can bring a beautiful garden right into your home art studio! Featuring a collection of blooming flowers and colorful floral wreaths in Joly's signature style, these easy-to-follow projects await to brighten your day. Using Joly's helpful tips and tricks with loose watercolor painting, just sit back, relax, and make your paint brush dance as you create these delightful arrangements. Escape with the stunning statement flowers like the mysterious Rustic Orange Dahlia. Find much-needed calm with charming floral pairings such as Chamomile and Lavender or Buttercup and Forget-Me-Not. Create gorgeous garlands with a Handtied Bouquet or the breathtaking Floral Frame. All it takes is a few moments-so pick up your paints and create an assortment of fanciful flowers that will burst off the page.

Vor 150 Jahren wurde das Bundesgericht, die oberste rechtsprechende Behörde der Schweizerischen Eidgenossenschaft, in der neuen Gestalt und mit den neuen Kompetenzen errichtet, die ihm die Bundesverfassung von 1874 gegeben hatte. Zur Feier dieses Jubiläums wurde diese Festschrift verfasst. In über 60 Beiträgen eröffnet sie ein Panorama der Themen, welche das Gericht in Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft beschäftigen. Sie zeigt die Vielfalt der am Bundesgericht vertretenen Sprachen und Rechtskulturen als Gewinn für das Gericht und für die Eidgenossenschaft. Il y a 150 ans, avec la Constitution fédérale de 1874, le Tribunal fédéral, autorité judiciaire suprême de la Confédération suisse, s'est vu entièrement réformé et doté de compétences nouvelles. Ces mélanges ont été rédigés pour célébrer cet anniversaire. Avec plus de 60 contributions, ils offrent un panorama des thèmes qui ont occupé le tribunal par le passé, qui l'intéressent aujourd'hui et qui continueront de l'intéresser à l'avenir. Ils montrent que la diversité des langues et des cultures juridiques représentées au Tribunal fédéral constitue une véritable richesse pour l'institution et pour la Confédération suisse.150 anni fa veniva costituito il Tribunale federale, autorità giudiziaria suprema della Confederazione Svizzera, nella sua nuova conformazione e con i nuovi poteri conferitigli dalla Costituzione federale del 1874. La presente miscellanea vuole celebrare questo anniversario. Con i suoi oltre 60 contributi, essa offre una panoramica dei temi che hanno interessato il tribunale in passato, che lo occupano nel presente e che continueranno a sollecitarlo in futuro. Ne emerge la diversità delle lingue e delle culture giuridiche rappresentate in seno al Tribunale federale, che costituisce una vera e propria ricchezza per l'istituzione e per la Confederazione.

Since 150 Bars You Need to Visit Before You Die came out in 2018, more than 17,000 copies have been sold. Time for an updated version, with no less than 50 new bars. Discover which bars you must visit worldwide for their delicious cocktails, unique interiors or authentic atmosphere. Sommelier and spirits connoisseur Jurgen Lijcops once again takes you on a trip/bar crawl around the world and also gives you the best cocktail recipes en cours de route.

Discover the latest innovations in tiny space design in this lush compendium in the 150 Best series, showcasing 150 full-color profiles.As the price of large residences have become increasingly out of reach for many people, aspiring home owners have begun to think smaller. 150 Best Tiny Space Ideas is an exciting overview of the smallest living space designs—architectural and decorating trends that combine to make dwellings under 450 square feet feel welcoming and expansive. All the projects featured in this handsome home design reference were created by internationally renowned architects and designers who have achieved practical, innovative, and stunning solutions adapted to the specific needs and tastes of their clients.Encompassing current trends in small space design, this latest volume in the highly successful 150 Best offers the work of international visionaries who have created and transformed a range of accommodations, from a micro-apartment in Taipei City to a silo in Phoenix to an island shack in British Columbia.Filled with black-and-white and four-color photos throughout, 150 Best Tiny Space Ideas is an inspirational resource for designers, interior decorators, and architects, as well as homeowners interested in creating warm and truly livable homes regardless of space limitations. This handsome reference is packed with current trends and innovative ideas for tiny living:- Innovative Architecture: Explore a stunning range of unique accommodations, from a micro-apartment in Taipei City to a transformed silo in Phoenix and an island shack in British Columbia.- Small Space Solutions: Discover how internationally renowned architects and designers make dwellings under 450 square feet feel welcoming, practical, and expansive.- Decorating Inspiration: Filled with hundreds of full-color photos, this guide is an essential resource for achieving stunning solutions adapted to your specific needs and tastes.- A Must-Have for Creatives: An inspirational and practical compendium for designers, interior decorators, architects, and homeowners interested in creating livable homes regardless of space limitations.

A carefully curated tour along 150 exquisite coffee shops around the world. Discover coffee shops big and small in which the love for the precious bean comes first.<BR><BR>The newest addition to the elegant 150 series of themed travel guides, this book will submerge you in coffee culture. Discover the most exquisite coffee shops around the world in 150 Coffee shops You Need to Visit Before You Die. This book will take you on a fascinating journey through 150 unique coffee shops across all continents. This richly illustrated book serves as an inspiring travel guide and is the perfect reference for those in search of the ultimate sip of coffee. From opulent century-old coffee houses to artisan coffee roasteries, each coffee shop has its own story – one of passion, craft and exceptional taste.

Grey Larsen, in the 150 Gems collection, has given us a most welcome follow-up to his encyclopedic volume, The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle (Mel Bay Publications, 2003) and The Essential Tin Whistle Toolbox (Mel BayPublications, 2004). The Gems feature not only meticulously-selected tunes, but represent the first mjor offerings that use Larsen's innovative system of notating Irish ornamentation. This book with access to online audio will help players gain a deeper understanding of the Irish musical tradition as well as provide new material to enhance the experience of the solo player and Irish session participant alike.

Following 150 Bars, 150 Restaurants, 150 Hotels, 150 Houses and 150 Gardens, 150 Golf Courses You Need to Visit Before You Die is the newest addition to the successful 150 series. Here are the most beautiful golf courses in the world presented in a handy and handsomely illustrated guide. The golf courses bundled in this book are located all over the world and can be found along coastlines, in the mountains, in deserts, and along lakes, and they are all accessible to the public. "When great golf courses meet the world's most stunning land forms, it makes for the most epic experience in the game." - GolfPass

Am 3. Juli 1872 wurde eine für die damalige Zeit neuartige Firma ins Leben gerufen. Sie gründeten die Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft, mit dem Ziel, 'eiserne Segel- und Dampfschiffe' zu bauen. Pünktlich zum Jubiläum zeichnet der Hamburger Journalist und Autor Matthias Gretzschel die Entwicklung der FSG nach.

Bestselling author Judy Belmont has created another treasure chest of hands-on and easy-to-use handouts, activities, worksheets, mini-lessons and quizzes that help clients develop effective life skills. 150 More Group Therapy Activities & TIPS, the fourth in her Therapeutic Toolbox series, provides a wealth of psycho-educational ideas with Belmont's signature T.I.P.s format ( Theory, Implementation, and Processing ). Ready-to-use tools include: Interactive strategies for leading successful group experiences DBT, CBT, ACT and positive psychology-inspired resources Communication skills-building activities Coping skills using mindfulness and stress resiliency practices Self-esteem and self-compassion guides for changing thoughts Fun team building exercises and icebreakers Practical resources for adults, adolescents & children

The ultimate list of the world’s most beautiful opera houses, from Paris to China, and from Germany to the Amazon.<BR><BR>Discover the grandest opera houses around the world in 150 Opera Houses You Need to Visit Before You Die. This book will take you on a fascinating journey through 150 unique opera houses across all continents. Whether you are an opera-goer or architecture lover, this richly illustrated book serves as an inspiring travel guide and is the perfect reference for those passionate about the performing arts. From opulent Baroque theaters in Germany to sleek contemporary performing arts centers in China, each opera house has its own story – full of drama of course, and worth exploring both on stage and backstage.

After 150 Bars, 150 Restaurants, 150 Hotels, 150 Houses, 150 Gardens and 150 Golf Courses, there is now 150 Vineyards You Need to Visit Before You Die. For wine lovers, both professionals and hobbyists, vineyards are must-see places. They are found in the most scenic regions in the world where you can wander for hours, or unexpectedly, right in the middle of the city. This beautifully illustrated book, the latest in the 150.. series, presents a carefully curated selection of the world's most exceptional vineyards, from Japan to Argentina and South Africa to France. In this guide you'll discover tips on how to visit the vineyards, along with interesting stories about each place, and – of course – where to taste wine. The perfect gift for the wine aficionado who dreams of traveling the world.