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** Features exclusive new interior art for Mountains Made of Glass and Apples Dipped in Gold! ** From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Hades x Persephone Saga and King of Battle and Blood comes a beautiful hardcover edition of Books 1 and 2 in this romantasy novella series, based on the grisly world of Grimm fairy tales. *** Once upon a time, there were seven brothers Mountains Made of Glass All Geselas life, her home village of Elk has been cursed. And it isnt a single curse it is one after another, each to be broken by a villager. When it is Geselas turn to save her town, she kills a toad who turns out to be an Elven prince. As punishment, the princes brothers banish Gesela to live with their seventh brother, the one they call the beast. But rather than hold her captive, the beast offers Gesela a deal. If she can guess his true name in seven days, she can go free. Gesela agrees, but there is a hidden catch she must speak his name with love in order to free him, too. Apples Dipped in Gold Orphaned at a young age, Samara has been left under the care of her horrible brothers for many years. When a handsome prince offers for her hand in marriage, she hopes her new kingdom will be her salvation, but on her way, her carriage is ambushed by Lore, the wicked Prince of Nightshade. Samara believes that Lore is punishing her for her crimes against his kind, but the truth is that the Elven Prince has pined after Samara for seven long years. His power over poisons rivals none, but Samara is a new kind of toxin in his blood. Can the Prince of Nightshade find a remedy, or will he succumb to her love? Magical and intoxicating, these Fairy Tale Retellings offer a pair of adult fantasy romance novellas set in a dreamy and dangerous fairytale world one brought to life by Scarlett St. Clairs unmatched verve for sexy and compelling storytelling. Tropes Dark Fairy Tales Fae Romance Enemies to Lovers Romantasy He Falls First Spicy Romance Modern Retelling Grimm Fairy Tales <br><br> Autorid: Scarlett St. Clair <br>

The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen presents the most famous Andersen stories, including classics such as The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, and The Princess and the Pea, in a highly esteemed 1942 translation by Jean Hersholt. This lovingly designed book contains a sparkling and unexpected selection of beautiful artwork from the 1840s to the 1980s by such artist greats as Kay Nielsen, the beloved Arthur Rackham, the eccentric Tom Seidmann-Freud (niece of Sigmund Freud), and the groundbreaking film animator Lotte Reiniger, as well as exciting, newly discovered talents. The collection also features historic and contemporary silhouettes, which enrich the presentation of Andersens tales in a unique format, pairing one tale with one artist, and make this a fresh addition to childrens libraries as well as to adult art-book collections. In addition to the tales and illustrations, the collection also contains a presentation of Andersens legacy, brief historical introductions to each fairy tale, and extended artists biographies in the appendix. Meant for the whole family, this precious edition shares the eternal magic of Andersens tales, celebrating his tender, heartfelt stories that have entered both our collective imagination and the literary canon. Brings together the most famous Hans Christian Andersen tales in a one-of-a-kind design Includes illustrations by famous artists from Austria, Britain, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United States Features the highly esteemed translation by Jean Hersholt, accessible to readers of all ages Contains dozens of all-new silhouettes specially commissioned for the book The following 23 fairy tales are featured in the book: The Princess and the Pea, The Nightingale, The Swineherd, The Old Man Is Always Right, The Little Mermaid, The Emperors New Clothes, The Darning Needle, Twelve by Mail, The Brave Tin Soldier, The Snow Queen, The Flea and the Professor, Thumbelina, The Sweethearts, Ole Shut-Eye, Five Peas in a Pod, The Ugly Duckling, Little Idas Flowers, The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep, The Flying Trunk, The Little Match Girl, The Tinderbox, The Pen and Inkstand, and The Farmyard Cock and the Weathercock About the translator Danish-born Jean Hersholt (18861956) was a Hollywood actor and radio star who dedicated years of his life to translating all of Andersens tales from the original Danish. His English translations were first published in 1942. He was also an avid collector of Andersen books, letters, and manuscripts, amassing the largest collection of Anderseniana in the United States, and eventually donating it to the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Hersholts most famous acting roles were as Shirley Temples grandfather in the film Heidi (1937) and on the popular radio show Dr. Christian (19371954). The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award is presented at the Oscars. <br><br> Autorid: Hans Christian Andersen, Noel Daniel <br>

'His cornucopia of tellers and tales is a delight, a riveting celebration of a genre that revels in its own hybridity and the imaginative riches produced by the crossing of cultural and literary borders' Financial Times 'Like a child after the Pied Piper I pursued Jubber into a world both human and full of magic. A carnival of a book, rigorously researched and jostling with life' Amy Jeffs, author of Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain 'Magical tales about magical tales and tellers. Jubber, congenially and fascinatingly, explores the land from which the great fairy stories seeped, making the stories more resonant, powerful and important than ever' Charles Foster, author of Being a Human and Being a Beast The surprising origins and people behind the world's most influential magical tales: the people who told and re-shaped them, the landscapes that forged them, and the cultures that formed them and were in turn formed by them. Who were the Fairy Tellers? In this far-ranging quest, award-winning author Nicholas Jubber unearths the lives of the dreamers who made our most beloved fairy tales: inventors, thieves, rebels and forgotten geniuses who gave us classic tales such as 'Cinderella', 'Hansel and Gretel', 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'Baba Yaga'. From the Middle Ages to the birth of modern children's literature, they include a German apothecary's daughter, a Syrian youth running away from a career in the souk and a Russian dissident embroiled in a plot to kill the tsar. Following these and other unlikely protagonists, we travel from the steaming cities of Italy and the Levant, under the dark branches of the Black Forest, deep into the tundra of Siberia and across the snowy fells of Lapland. In the process, we discover a fresh perspective on some of our most frequently told stories. Filled with adventure, tragedy and real-world magic, this bewitching book uncovers the stranger lives behind the strangest of tales. <br><br> Autorid: Nicholas Jubber <br>

A woman describes her life being raised by her widowed, bi-sexual father in the liberating cultural mecca of San Francisco in the 1970s and 1980s and how AIDS began claiming the lives of their friends and eventually her father. 13,000 first printing. The author describes being raised by her widowed, bi-sexual father in the liberating cultural mecca of San Francisco in the 1970s and 1980s and how AIDS began claiming the lives of their friends and eventually her father. A beautiful, vibrant memoir about growing up motherless in 1970s and ’80s San Francisco with an openly gay father. With a new forewordAfter his wife dies in a car accident, bisexual writer and activist Steve Abbott moves with his two-year-old daughter to San Francisco. There they discover a city in the midst of revolution, bustling with gay men in search of liberation—few of whom are raising a child.Steve throws himself into San Francisco’s vibrant cultural scene. He takes Alysia to raucous parties, pushes her in front of the microphone at poetry readings, and introduces her to a world of artists, thinkers, and writers. But the pair live like nomads, moving from apartment to apartment, with a revolving cast of roommates and little structure. As a child Alysia views her father as a loving playmate who can transform the ordinary into magic, but as she gets older Alysia wants more than anything to fit in. The world, she learns, is hostile to difference.In Alysia’s teens, Steve’s friends—several of whom she has befriended—fall ill as AIDS starts its rampage through their community. While Alysia is studying in New York and then in France, her father tells her it’s time to come home; he’s sick with AIDS. Alysia must choose whether to take on the responsibility of caring for her father or continue the independent life she has worked so hard to create.Reconstructing their life together from a remarkable cache of her father’s journals, letters, and writings, Alysia Abbott gives us an unforgettable portrait of a tumultuous, historic time in San Francisco as well as an exquisitely moving account of a father’s legacy and a daughter’s love. <br><br> Autorid: Alysia Abbott <br>

This bestselling picture book has had a gorgeous makeover! Meet Kittie, the BEST hairdresser in all of fairyland! Kittie Lacey is off on a very overdue holiday on Aladdin's Magic Carpet Tours. But when she finds herself tangled up in a world of flying carpets and mysterious jewels she needs to put all her skills to the test to rescue Aladdin, free the genie and save the day. Will she manage it? Discover more Fairytale Hairdresser adventures: The Fairytale Hairdresser and Rapunzel The Fairytale Hairdressser and the Little Mermaid The Fairytale Hairdresser and Beauty and the Beast The Fairytale Hairdresser and Cinderella The Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty The Fairytale Hairdresser and Snow White The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Sugar Plum Fairy The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the Pea The Fairytale Hairdresser and the Princess and the Frog The Fairytale Hairdresser and Thumbelina The Fairytale Hairdresser and Red Riding Hood <br><br> Autorid: Abie Longstaff, Lauren Beard, Lauren Beard <br>

"IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE INVASION Decades ago, the Visitors descended on Earth. They claimed to bring peace and prosperity. Their real goal was the total subjugation of humankind. But humanity did not give up its only home without a fight. After a devastating war, the Visitors were driven back to Mars. Their willing human collaborators were left behind. The task of hunting down these former alien collaborators and bringing them to justice falls to Federal Recovery Agents like Nathan Foster. Emmogene Anderson was taken to the Visitors as a teenager and was experimented upon by the alien invaders. She carries within her body a semi-functional alien device that allows her to control other people. Until recently, she was serving a prison sentence for aiding and abetting the enemy. That is, until she was broken out by her obsessive ex-lover, Anthony Krieg, a former commando for the Visitors' forces, physically enhanced but mentally unstable. Now, Nathan Foster and his 14-year-old nephew, Ben, are tasked with bringing the pair to justice. Krieg must be killed, Emmogene captured and returned to the proper authorities. An easy enough job-but Emmogene has been implanted with something else, something much more important . . . Nathan and Ben must decide what is right in a largely lawless world-and the fate of the planet hangs in the balance"-- NEW STAND-ALONE NOVEL BY DRAGON AWARD NOMINEE MIKE KUPARIIN THE AFTERMATH OF THE INVASION Decades ago, the Visitors descended on Earth. They claimed to bring peace and prosperity. Their real goal was the total subjugation of humankind. But humanity did not give up its only home without a fight. After a devastating war, the Visitors were driven back to Mars. Their willing human collaborators were left behind. The task of hunting down these former alien collaborators and bringing them to justice falls to Federal Recovery Agents like Nathan Foster. Emmogene Anderson was taken to the Visitors as a teenager and was experimented upon by the alien invaders. She carries within her body a semi-functional alien device that allows her to control other people. Until recently, she was serving a prison sentence for aiding and abetting the enemy. That is, until she was broken out by her obsessive ex-lover, Anthony Krieg, a former commando for the Visitors&; forces, physically enhanced but mentally unstable. Now, Nathan Foster and his 14-year-old nephew, Ben, are tasked with bringing the pair to justice. Krieg must be killed, Emmogene captured and returned to the proper authorities. An easy enough job&;but Emmogene has been implanted with something else, something much more important . . . Nathan and Ben must decide what is right in a largely lawless world&;and the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. Praise for Mike Kupari: &;After co-writing Dead Six and Swords of Exodus with Larry Correia, Kupari makes his solo debut with this space opera that is bound to attract fans of Mike Shepherd&;s Kris Longknife series or Elizabeth Moon&;s Vatta&;s War books. An excellent choice for both teen and adult sf readers.&; &;Library Journal on Her Brother's Keeper &;A big, sweeping space adventure, with heroic characters you care about. Mike Kupari is an awesome storyteller.&;&;Larry Correia on Sins of Her Father <br><br> Autorid: Mike Kupari <br>

The Chance Vought F7U Cutlass was ahead of its time. In 1948, when it first flew, it could hardly have been more exotic or state-of-the-art: a tail-less fighter to be powered by two afterburning jet engines. It was not only to be carrier-based but also climb quicker and be faster than the Air Force's new swept-wing North American F-86 Sabre. Developmental problems resulted in it taking too long to reach operational squadrons, which partly accounts for its relatively unsuccessful career.The Cutlass was designed too soon to benefit from the discovery of the area rule, which doomed it to transonic performance in level flight. Similarly, its lack of a horizontal tail was intended in part to address the transonic pitch-control difficulties being encountered at the time but they proved to be avoidable with one. Unfortunately, no horizontal tail resulted in it not only being radical in appearance but also having challenging handling qualities at approach speed.The F7U-3's service introduction was also accomplished before the Navy perfected a rigorous process for transitioning pilots to new airplanes, particularly important in the case of the Cutlass and its unusual handling qualities, one of which resulted in a rare aeronautical phenomenon, the post-stall gyration. It was also first deployed before the introduction of the angled-deck concept that greatly reduced the degree of difficulty in landing high-performance jet fighters back aboard a carrier.The F7U Cutlass did eventually join the fleet and deploy, albeit to mixed reviews. It is often included, perhaps unfairly, on short lists of the world's worst jet fighters. It was genuinely innovative in many respects and this new detailed history of the development and operation of the type provides a more balanced perspective on what was a fascinating aircraft. <br><br> Autorid: Tommy H. Thomason, Alfred C. Casby <br>

These stories of courageous heroines from classic fiction - from Jane Eyre to Anne of Green Gables - will inspire, excite and empower young readers. This wonderful anthology features the stories of some of the best-loved heroines in children's books. From Jo March who sells her hair to raise money for her family, to George's single-minded commitment to protecting her island in The Famous Five to Bobbie's quick-thinking action that prevents a train crash in The Railway Children, these girls demonstrate courage beyond their years. Each of the 24 chapters contains an introduction about the courageous girl featured and a satisfying extract from the original book. These fictional heroines will inspire young readers with their stories of expectations defied, fears faced and obstacles overcome. This collection is also bound to tempt readers to discover these classic novels for themselves.Classic novels featured include Little Women, Anne of Green Gables, Five on a Treasure Island, The Railway Children, Jane Eyre, A Little Princess, Pollyanna and The Wizard of Oz, as well as beloved fairy tales from diverse cultures such as The Snow Queen, Kate Crackernuts and White Chrysanthemum. <br><br> Autorid: Louisa May Alcott, L.M. Montgomery, L. Frank Baum, Hans Christian Andersen, E. Nesbit, Charlotte Bronte, Enid Blyton, Lewis Carroll, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Brothers Grimm <br>

____________________________ A magical fairytale-inspired debut about accepting being that little bit different, for fans of The Night Circus and The Bear and the Nightingale. ____________________________ A girl. A secret. A life-changing journey. 'A beautiful fairytale of a book with the most delicious prose. I devoured every page' Alex Bell, Bestselling author of The Polar Bear Explorers Club Born covered in the feathers of a bird, and kept hidden in a crumbling house full of secrets, Marea has always known she was different, but never known why. And so to find answers, she goes in search of the father she has never met. The hunt leads her to the City of Murmurs, a place of mermaids and mystery, where jars of swirling mist are carried through the streets by the broken-hearted. And Mara will never forget what she learns there Feathertide is an enchanting, magical novel perfect for fans of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus and Katherine Arden's The Bear and the Nightingale. ____________________________ Readers are loving Feathertide! 'Magical, inventive and unique. A truly beautiful story.' 'Rarely there comes a book that makes you go wow. When it does you want to treasure every word, savour the book, never let it end. This is that book.' 'Beautifully written, reminiscent of old fairy tales, yet very modern in its concepts.' 'Quite literally the most beautiful book Ive ever read.' 'Beth Cartwright's stunning prose left me enchanted and enthralled and I love this style of writing.' <br><br> Autorid: Beth Cartwright <br>

This book comprises interviews with some of the very few surviving veterans of this most arduous of WW2 campaigns. The Final Curtain: Burma 1941-1945 comprises interviews with some of the very few surviving veterans of this most arduous of campaigns. In their own words, soldiers, sailors and airmen now aged between 95 and 101 vividly recount the experiences that they endured more than seventy-five years ago. This is oral history at its best, from officers and men of 14th Army, which comprised some 100,000 British and other Commonwealth personnel, 340,000 from the Sub-Continent and 90,000 East and West Africans. The interviewees include individuals from all these groups. Their accounts cover the retreat from Burma, the Chindit operations behind Japanese lines, the hard-fought struggle in the Arakan, the crucial battles at Kohima and Imphal, and the final advance to Rangoon, culminating in a decisive victory.The veterans featured in this fascinating collection include a Primus (Archbishop) of the Scottish Episcopal Church, a former Chairman of Manchester City Football Club, and the Principal of the Accra Polytechnic in Ghana as well as two career Army officers. Regardless of their post war achievements, all the contributors share the distinction of having served in a hugely demanding and ultimately victorious campaign against a merciless enemy. Their accounts make for inspiring and unforgettable reading. <br><br> Autorid: Jeremy Archer <br>

"In her latest, Riley provides a fresh take on high seas adventure through the eyes of the courageous, swashbuckling, based-on-a-real-life female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. The research Riley has done on this 1600s saga is truly remarkable, second only to her depictions of the lush Caribbean setting and the diverse, multi-faceted cast of characters. This is one to be savored." —Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen QueenThe real Pirates of the Caribbean were Black, and women! From Vanessa Riley, acclaimed author of Queen of Exiles, comes a sweeping, immersive saga based on the life of the legendary seventeenth-century pirate Jacquotte Delehaye. The Caribbean Sea, 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy tavern owner on the island of Tortuga. Instead of marriage, Jacquotte dreams of joining the seafarers and smugglers whose tall-masted ships cluster in the turquoise waters around Tortuga. She falls in love with a pirate, but when he returns to the sea, Jacquotte decides to make her own way. In Haiti she becomes Jacques, a dockworker, earning the respect of those around her while hiding her gender. Jacquotte discovers that secret identities are fairly common in the chaotic world of seafaring, which is full of outsiders and misfits. She forms a deep bond with Bahati, an African-born woman who has escaped slavery and also disguises herself as a man to navigate the world. They join forces with Dirkje De Wulf, a fearless adventurer who also lives as a man at sea. As Jacques, Jacquotte falls in love with Lizzôa d'Erville, a beautiful courtesan who deals in secrets and sex. While others see their work clothes as a disguise, Lizzôa’s true self is as a woman. For the next twenty years, Jacquotte raids the Caribbean, making enemies and amassing a fortune in stolen gold. When her fellow pirates decide to increase their profits by entering the slave trade, Jacquotte turns away from piracy and the pursuit of riches. Risking her life in one deadly skirmish after another, she instead begins to plot a war of liberation.

In today's complex emergency response environment, firefighters are more than just first responders to fires-they are critical providers of emergency medical services (EMS) on the front lines. Firefighter EMS & Medical Aid in the Fire Service by Eric J. Neal is a comprehensive guide designed specifically to prepare firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and fire service leaders for the medical challenges they face alongside traditional firefighting duties.Combining years of practical experience with the latest clinical protocols and fire service standards, Neal's book delivers an essential resource for mastering EMS skills within the fire service context. This volume emphasizes the unique role firefighters play in providing rapid assessment, stabilization, and intervention to patients in a wide variety of emergencies-from trauma and cardiac arrest to behavioral health crises and pediatric care.Core Highlights Include:EMS Fundamentals for Firefighters: Clear, accessible instruction on anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, and vital signs, tailored to the needs of fire service personnel. Understand how your role integrates with EMS teams and how to provide effective basic life support (BLS).Levels of EMS Certification and Scope of Practice: Explore the distinctions between firefighter-EMTs and paramedics, including their different responsibilities and capabilities on scene, such as medication administration and advanced airway management.Medical Emergencies Encountered in the Field: Detailed coverage of conditions including respiratory distress, cardiac events, trauma, seizures, diabetic emergencies, and behavioral health episodes. Learn to recognize critical signs and prioritize interventions under pressure.Fire and EMS Operational Integration: Strategies for balancing firefighting tasks with patient care during multi-faceted incidents, ensuring scene safety while delivering timely medical aid.Advanced Life Support (ALS) Skills: For advanced providers, chapters cover pharmacological protocols, airway devices, and patient monitoring, preparing paramedics to deliver higher-level interventions in the field.Mental Health and Behavioral Crisis Response: Effective techniques for assessment, verbal de-escalation, and collaboration with law enforcement and mental health professionals in managing psychiatric emergencies.Legal and Ethical Considerations: Guidance on consent, refusal of care, documentation, and mandated reporting ensures EMS providers act within the law while respecting patient rights.EMS Provider Wellness: Addressing the emotional and physical challenges unique to fire-based EMS providers, this section promotes resilience, stress management, and the importance of peer support.Equipment and Technology: Overview of the essential medical tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) specific to fire service EMS operations, including pediatric-specific gear.Whether you are a firefighter seeking to expand your EMS proficiency, a paramedic wanting a fire service-focused medical reference, or a fire officer responsible for training, this book provides clear, actionable guidance to enhance your skills and confidence in the field.Eric J. Neal's practical approach and in-depth knowledge ensure that Firefighter EMS & Medical Aid in the Fire Service is an indispensable resource for modern emergency responders dedicated to saving lives and improving patient outcomes. Prepare yourself to meet the demands of today's fire service EMS calls with competence and compassion-because every emergency is an opportunity to make a difference.

First Mental Arithmetic provides graded questions that develop children's essential maths skills. A downwards extension of the bestseller Mental Arithmetic, it comprises three books for Year 1 (Books 1 to 3) and three for Year 2 (Books 4 to 6). Books 4 to 6 are also suitable for some older children. All the books are ideal for one-per-term use, and may be used flexibly for individual, paired, group or whole-class maths practice, or maths recovery or homework. Separate books of answers are available and a table enabling you to obtain an indication of a child's National Curriculum level, using his or her average First Mental Arithmetic session score, may be downloaded from this website. With accessible text and maths glossaries to consolidate children's understanding, First Mental Arithmetic encourages a disciplined approach to maths. The later books provide Achievement charts, which help children to monitor their own progress, together with more intensive practice that prepares them for Key Stage 2. Through the series, Check up tests enable you, the teacher, to ensure that each child has mastered core concepts.First Mental Arithmetic Teacher's Guide provides a full introduction to First Mental Arithmetic, suggesting how it may best be used. If some children are working below age-related expectations, you can provide them with First Mental Arithmetic books that are at a lower level than those given to the rest of the class, supporting differentiation. This guide includes Assessment resources that will help you to choose the best book for each child, including photocopiable Entry tests. In addition, six Diagnostic checks help you to pinpoint specific areas of difficulty and give you 'Activity prompts' that will help children overcome them. Full marking keys are provided. The General resources section contains further photocopiable resources that you can use to support children's learning in maths, including abacus sheets, number lines, number cards and word cards.The Teacher's Guide helps you to: Assess new pupils Provide regular maths practice Develop pupils' understanding of maths Personalise their learning experience Diagnose problem areas Devise intervention activities Organise group marking sessions Plan individual, paired and group work Set homework Monitor progress Reward achievement <br><br> Autorid: Ann Montague-Smith <br>

When Sidney Camm's masterpiece, the Hawker Hurricane, entered RAF service in late 1937 it quickly became one of the most important aircraft in Britain's military arsenal, especially in the first three years of the Second World War. This title covers the history of this iconic design, from the prototype and the initial production variants' entry in to RAF service, through its development and use, first as a day fighter, and then night fighter, intruder, fighter-bomber, catapult-launched and then carrier-based fighter, and eventually dedicated ground attack machine. The Hurricane served in every wartime theatre, from Norway and France, the Battle of Britain, the defence of Malta, to the campaigns in the Western Desert and the Mediterranean, on the Russian Front and in the Far East where it saw service until the end of hostilities. Split into three primary sections, this volume offers a concise yet informative history of the Hurricane's development, operational career and design improvements, including many contemporary photographs with detailed captions; a 16-page colour illustration section featuring 48 separate aircraft (in profiles and 2-views); and finally a section prepared by that well-known and established doyen of model makers, Tony O'Toole, listing and illustrating the plastic model kits produced of the Hurricane in all scales. As with the other books in the Flight Craft series, whilst published primarily with the scale aircraft modeler in mind, it is hoped that those readers who might perhaps describe themselves as 'occasional' modelers - if indeed they model at all - may also find that this colourful and informative work offers something to provoke their interests too. <br><br> Autorid: Neil Robinson, Martin Derry <br>

In a series conclusion, Jaundice and Kale Bland are rescued from a decimated Dullsville by high-flying aviatrix Beatrix Airdale before finding themselves in Egypt, investigating the mysteries surrounding a magical scarab. By the Geisel Award-winning author of the Infamous Ratsos series. 15,000 first printing. Sisters Jaundice and Kale Bland are flown to Egypt, where they are reunited with their parents, whose real identities they learn, and seek to uncover the mysteries of a magical scarab. Fasten your seat belts for some unexpected turbulence ahead, as Jaundice and Kale Bland are back for their final unintentional adventure! Now that they’ve returned from the Uncanny Valley to find their home in Dullsville in absolute shambles, the sisters are rescued by high-flying aviatrix Beatrix Airdale. This time, they’re jetting off (literally) to Egypt to uncover the mysteries of a magical scarab.  By way of Casablanca and after foiling multiple attacks along the way (thanks to Jaundice’s nautical knot-tying skills and Kale’s super-sleuth powers of observation), the Bland Sisters are reunited with their parents. But it turns out that Mom and Dad aren’t as bland—or as “Bland”—as Jaundice and Kale remember. Thanks to their mother’s old archeology notebook, the Bland Sisters uncover their parents’ real identities and help them achieve victory in one final, family-filled adventure.   <br><br> Autorid: Kara LaReau, Jen Hill <br>

'I am very grateful for Carolyn Whitney-Brown's accurate account of my brother Henri's inner feelings, hopes, wishes and despair. You brought Henri very close to me again. LAURENT NOUWEN, FOUNDER OF THE HENRI NOUWEN FOUNDATION 'Anyone who knew Henri, either through his writing or in person, will immediately recognise how beautifully hes been brought to life in this book. GARY DONOHOE, PROFESSOR & CHAIR OF PSYCHOLOGY, NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND A beacon of hope. MARINA NEMAT, AUTHOR OF INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER PRISONER OF TEHRAN During the last five years of his life, spiritual leader and teacher Henri Nouwen became close to a travelling circus trapeze troupe, The Flying Rodleighs. The lessons he discovered through his relationship with the troupe stimulated Nouwen to write in a genre new to him, creative non-fiction, and these writings are presented for the first time in Flying, Falling, Catching. With care and insight, Nouwens colleague and friend Carolyn Whitney-Brown weaves Henris material into a dramatic narrative that imagines his life flashing before him during his first heart attack. We learn how Nouwen saw his own experiences reflected in the artistry, exhilarating successes, crushing failures and continual forgiveness that were integral to the act of The Flying Rodleighs. A fascinating blend of autobiography and spiritual writing, Flying, Falling Catching offers an extraordinary new angle on a man who has inspired thousands. Through his own writings and Whitney-Browns narrative, we see him as a spiritual adventurer, someone who was transformed by diversity as he learned to view the world through many perspectives. Nouwens story including his participation in the Civil Rights movement, the friendships he made during the 1990s AIDS pandemic, and many other unexpected encounters encourages us to embrace our vulnerabilities, and vividly reminds us that one of the greatest challenges we face is to avoid despair by reflecting on the meaning and significance of the lives we have lived, and are living. Part inspirational Christian autobiography, part thought-provoking narrative, Flying, Falling Catching will surprise and delight long-term fans of Nouwens ministry and new readers keen to learn more about him. In offering a deeper understanding of an extraordinary yet very human spirit, it provides us with the motivation to search out our own spiritual adventure; like Nouwen, we too can learn to let go and fly and not be afraid to fall. <br><br> Autorid: Henri Nouwen, Carolyn Whitney-Brown <br>

A father's worst nightmare - Melchor Marín's teenage daughter has disappeared. Years have passed since Melchor took revenge for his mother's murder and at last found peace with his daughter Cosette in the sleepy backwater of Terra Alta. But their idyll is shattered when one day Cosette, now seventeen, discovers that her father has been concealing the truth of her mother's death- that she was killed in a hit-and-run "accident" intended to scare Melchor off a case. Angry and betrayed, Cosette disappears to Mallorca with her friend Elisa. And that's the last Melchor hears of her. His texts and calls go unanswered, and when she returns alone, Elisa can only say Cosette needed "space to think". Now the former policeman has no choice but to travel to Port de Pollença, where his daughter was last seen alive, and enter the dark, looking-glass world of Swedish-American billionaire Rafael Mattson. Translated from the Spanish by Anne McLean PRAISE FOR EVEN THE DARKEST NIGHT - WINNER OF THE CWA DAGGER FOR CRIME FICTION IN TRANSLATION "A gem of a book, easily the best I've read this year" M W Craven "A wonderful novel. I look forward to many more Melchor stories" A N Wilson, Tablet "Promises to be an excellent series" Guardian <br><br> Autorid: Javier Cercas, Anne McLean <br>

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The Fractal Design Define R5 is the next evolution in the widely popular Define Series. Packed with intelligently designed enthusiast-oriented features delivering a silent case with powerful and expansive air and liquid cooling support, presented in a stunning Scandinavian inspired construction.The Define R5 case reaches the highest level of silent computing through strategically placed dense sound-absorbing material, ModuVent fan vent covers and finely tuned Dynamic Series fans.The Define R5 was designed with configurability in mind, accommodating with hard drives and all modern graphics card. Should you wish to expand your system with water cooling components or more fans the layout can easily be configured to meet your demand.

*A Waterstones, Financial Times and New Statesman Book of the Year* 'A tremendous book, timely, wise, authoritative and clear' Stephen Fry 'The most excellent book substantive and beautifully expressed suggestions for improving almost everything James O'Brien 'Clear, brave, compelling' David Miliband 'Inspiring ... impassioned ... full of hope' Zadie Smith 'This is a fantastic book' Thomas Piketty Imagine: you are designing a society, but you don't know who you'll be within it - rich or poor, man or woman, gay or straight. What would you want that society to look like? This is the revolutionary thought experiment proposed by the twentieth century's greatest political philosopher, John Rawls. As economist and philosopher Daniel Chandler argues in this hugely ambitious and exhilarating intervention, it is by rediscovering Rawls that we can find a way out of the escalating crises that are devastating our world today. Taking Rawls's humane and egalitarian liberalism as his starting point, Chandler builds a careful and ultimately irresistible case for a progressive agenda that would fundamentally reshape our societies for the better. He shows how we can protect free speech and transcend the culture wars; get money out of politics; and create an economy where everyone has the chance to fulfil their potential, where prosperity is widely shared, and which operates within the limits of our finite planet. This is a book brimming with hope and possibility - a galvanising alternative to the cynicism that pervades our politics. Free and Equal has the potential not only to transform contemporary debate, but to offer a touchstone for a modern, egalitarian liberalism for many years to come, cementing Rawls's place in political discourse, and firmly establishing Chandler as a vital new voice for our time. <br><br> Autorid: Daniel Chandler <br>

French carrier aviation traces its origins to the Foudre, a highly original ship initially designed to carry torpedo boats into action but later converted into a seaplane carrier. During the First World War this was supplemented by a number of merchant ships requisitioned to support aircraft and the former sloop Bapaume became the first French ship to launch wheeled aircraft while underway. The Washington Treaty of 1922 prevented the completion of traditional capital ships, so France, like the other major naval powers, decided to convert an incomplete battleship, the Béarn, to an experimental carrier. Between 1929 and 1936 there were fifteen paper designs, all covered in this book, but the only aviation ship added to the inter-war French navy was the highly unusual Commandant Teste, whose tactical rationale and service history is explored at length. Frances first purpose-designed carriers, Joffre and Painlevé were ordered just before the outbreak of the Second World War but the Armistice of 1940 meant that neither was ever completed. Some design work continued during the war, which culminated in the projected PA28 Clemenceau of 1948, but the ship proved too expensive and was cancelled in 1949. Instead, France acquired four second-hand ships from Britain and the USA which, as Dixmude, Arromanches, Lafayette and Bois Belleau, played a significant role in the postwar conflict in French Indochina. After budgeting and planning delays, the Marine National finally obtained its first modern indigenously built carriers with Clemenceau (1961) and Foch (1963). These important ships enjoyed long and successful careers, and their evolution and service histories form a major focus of this book. The final chapters cover developments up to the nuclear-powered Charles de Gaulle and an epilogue looks at the French Navys plans for future naval aviation, making this a complete history from the earliest days to the present. <br><br> Autorid: John Jordan, Jean Moulin <br>

French carrier aviation traces its origins to the Foudre, a highly original ship initially designed to carry torpedo boats into action but later converted into a seaplane carrier. During the First World War this was supplemented by a number of merchant ships requisitioned to support aircraft and the former sloop Bapaume became the first French ship to launch wheeled aircraft while underway. The Washington Treaty of 1922 prevented the completion of traditional capital ships, so France, like the other major naval powers, decided to convert an incomplete battleship, the Béarn, to an experimental carrier. Between 1929 and 1936 there were fifteen 'paper designs’, all covered in this book, but the only aviation ship added to the inter-war French navy was the highly unusual Commandant Teste, whose tactical rationale and service history is explored at length. France’s first purpose-designed carriers, Joffre and Painlevé were ordered just before the outbreak of the Second World War but the Armistice of 1940 meant that neither was ever completed. Some design work continued during the war, which culminated in the projected PA28 Clemenceau of 1948, but the ship proved too expensive and was cancelled in 1949. Instead, France acquired four second-hand ships from Britain and the USA which, as Dixmude, Arromanches, Lafayette and Bois Belleau, played a significant role in the postwar conflict in French Indochina. After budgeting and planning delays, the Marine National finally obtained its first modern indigenously built carriers with Clemenceau (1961) and Foch (1963). These important ships enjoyed long and successful careers, and their evolution and service histories form a major focus of this book. The final chapters cover developments up to the nuclear-powered Charles de Gaulle and an epilogue looks at the French Navy’s plans for future naval aviation, making this a complete history from the earliest days to the present.

"The birth of hip hop rippled out across the globe, influencing music and fashion for generations. Fresh Fly Fabulous: 50 Years of Hip Hop Style draws on the experiences and memories of those who were there, from a foreword by Slick Rick, to interviews with Disco Fever club owner Sal Abbatiello and designers Dapper Dan and April Walker, to chapters from Vibe stylist Emil Wilbekin and former editor of The Source Kim Osorio. Topics cover the range of hip hop's influential style over the past half century, tracing the evolution from early hip hop style, born of aspiration, individuality, and practicality to contemporary fashion steeped in luxury brands. Hip hop style is a local story, told through spotlights on Times Square as an early fashion space, as well as an international phenomenon, shown in the prominence of hip hop fashion leaders on red carpets. Inventiveness, the art of the remix, and a diverse set of influences are consistent themes in sections that examine hip hop style from hair and nails to shoes and sneakers"-- On a hot summer night in August of 1973, DJ Kool Herc and his sister, Cindy, put on a “back to school jam” in the rec room of their apartment block at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the West Bronx. The rest is history. The birth of hip hop rippled out across the globe, influencing music and fashion for generations.Fresh Fly Fabulous: 50 Years of Hip Hop Style draws on the experiences and memories of those who were there, from a foreword by Slick Rick, to interviews with Disco Fever club owner Sal Abbatiello and designers Dapper Dan and April Walker, to chapters from Vibe stylist Emil Wilbekin and former editor of The Source Kim Osorio. Topics cover the range of hip hop’s influential style over the past half century, tracing the evolution from early hip hop style, born of aspiration, individuality, and practicality to contemporary fashion steeped in luxury brands.Hip hop style is a local story, told through spotlights on Times Square as an early fashion space, as well as an international phenomenon, shown in the prominence of hip hop fashion leaders on red carpets. Inventiveness, the art of the remix, and a diverse set of influences are consistent themes in sections that examine hip hop style from hair and nails to shoes and sneakers.Fresh Fly Fabulous is the definitive source for hip hop style, brought to life by the groundbreaking photographers who captured it firsthand, including Janette Beckman, Jamel Shabazz, and Ernie Paniccioli. <br><br> Autorid: Elizabeth Way, Elena Romero <br>

Things are hotting up in this gripping thriller from bestselling author Felix Francis 'Grabs you from the start and keeps you hooked. A fast-paced book that you can't put down' 5***** READER REVIEW 'A great story, suspenseful with lots of twists and turns' 5***** READER REVIEW _______ Jefferson Hinkley is back. Operating as an undercover investigator for the British Horseracing Authority, Jeff is approached by the multiple-champion jockey, Dave Swinton, to discuss the delicate matter of his losing races on purpose. Little does Jeff realise that his visit to Swinton's house will result in a brutal attempt on his life. Shortly after Jeff narrowly escapes a certain and grisly death, the charred body Dave Swinton is found in his burnt-out car at a deserted beauty spot in Oxfordshire. The police think it's suicide, but Jeff is not so sure. He starts to investigate those races that Swinton could have intentionally lost, but soon discovers instead that there are those who would prevent him from doing so, at any cost . . . _______ Praise for Dick Francis and Felix Francis: 'From winning post to top of the bestseller list, time after time' Sunday Times 'The Francis flair is clear for all to see' Daily Mail 'The master of suspense and intrigue' Country Life <br><br> Autorid: Felix Francis <br>

The go-to Fuerteventura travel guide travel guide for discovering the best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Fuerteventura on foot with the Sunflower Fuerteventura travel guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our legendary car tours. The Sunflower Fuerteventura guide is indispensable for hiking in Fuerteventura or seeing Fuerteventura by car. Fuerteventura is different from all the other islands in the Canaries. Being the closest to Africa, there"s a definite taste of the Sahara about it. The countryside is lonely but warm, bleak but friendly and, in its own way, beautiful. Beaches are what Fuerteventura is all about; mile upon mile of untouched golden sand, great billowing white sand dunes, foaming surf, and quiet turquoise coves. Even though the landscape changes little, it"s pleasant to tour Fuerteventura by car, since there"s little traffic. But walking in Fuerteventura is also extremely enjoyable; there are walks to suit all appetites - rambles across the hills, fairly easy mountain ascents, a seaside hike and, for explorers, rocky barrancos with hidden streams and palm groves.Area covered: The guide covers the whole of Fuerteventura and includes a day-trip to nearby Lanzarote - with a car tour there and four walks for those who stay a bit longer.Whatever your age or ability we"ve got some glorious walks and car tours to ensure you have a memorable holiday in Fuerteventura.Inside the Sunflower Fuerteventura guide book you"ll find:47 long and short walks for all ages and abilities - each walk is graded so you can easily match your ability to the level of walkTopographical walking maps - give you a clear sense of the surrounding terrainFree downloadable gps tracks - for the techiesSatnav guidance to walk starts for motorists 4 car tours and fold-out touring map - for easy reference on your tour Strolls to idyllic picnic spots - enjoy our recommendations for where to picnic along the wayTimetables for public transport - ideal if you want to link two walks or avoid hiring a car on your holidayOnline update service for the latest information Whether you tour the island by car or explore on foot, we look forward to showing you around.

The go-to Fuerteventura travel guide travel guide for discovering the best walks and car tours. Strap on your boots and discover Fuerteventura on foot with the Sunflower Fuerteventura travel guide. And on the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our legendary car tours. The Sunflower Fuerteventura guide is indispensable for hiking in Fuerteventura or seeing Fuerteventura by car. Fuerteventura is different from all the other islands in the Canaries. Being the closest to Africa, there's a definite taste of the Sahara about it. The countryside is lonely but warm, bleak but friendly and, in its own way, beautiful. Beaches are what Fuerteventura is all about; mile upon mile of untouched golden sand, great billowing white sand dunes, foaming surf, and quiet turquoise coves. Even though the landscape changes little, it's pleasant to tour Fuerteventura by car, since there's little traffic. But walking in Fuerteventura is also extremely enjoyable; there are walks to suit all appetites - rambles across the hills, fairly easy mountain ascents, a seaside hike and, for explorers, rocky barrancos with hidden streams and palm groves. Area covered: The guide covers the whole of Fuerteventura and includes a day-trip to nearby Lanzarote - with a car tour there and four walks for those who stay a bit longer. Whatever your age or ability we've got some glorious walks and car tours to ensure you have a memorable holiday in Fuerteventura. Inside the Sunflower Fuerteventura guide book you'll find: 47 long and short walks for all ages and abilities - each walk is graded so you can easily match your ability to the level of walk Topographical walking maps - give you a clear sense of the surrounding terrain Free downloadable gps tracks - for the techies Satnav guidance to walk starts for motorists 4 car tours and fold-out touring map - for easy reference on your tour Strolls to idyllic picnic spots - enjoy our recommendations for where to picnic along the way Timetables for public transport - ideal if you want to link two walks or avoid hiring a car on your holiday Online update service for the latest information Whether you tour the island by car or explore on foot, we look forward to showing you around. <br><br> Autorid: <br>

FUNDAMENTALS OF RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION THE NEW EDITION OF THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO PROFESSIONAL HOME CONSTRUCTION, FULLY UPDATED AND REVISED Fundamentals of Residential Construction provides clear, accurate, and accessible guidance to every step of single family and multifamily home construction, covering site preparation, project delivery methods, scheduling, foundations, framing, roofing, finishes, heating and cooling, plumbing and electrical, as well as emerging techniques such as prefabricated construction. Illustrated with more than 1,250 high-quality drawings, photographs, and photorealistic renderings throughout, this thorough textbook addresses all major construction systems: light wood frame, heavy timber, masonry, light gauge steel, steel frame, reinforced concrete construction, and outdoor structures. The fifth edition is thoroughly revised to reflect the industry’s latest methods, materials, technologies, and green building approaches, offering the most up-to-date explanations of today’s residential construction systems and current building codes, including the International Residential Code (IRC) and energy codes. This edition features entirely new materials sections on metals, plastics, and composite construction as well as expanded and updated content on ventilation, air-sealing, decks, and outdoor structures. Provides a solid foundation in residential construction methods, tools, and processes Discusses the latest codes, costs, trends, and best practices in design and construction Offers timely coverage of sustainable building, energy efficiency, multifamily construction, prefabricated building components, CAD/BIM planning tools, and carbon-conscious construction Includes access to a newly updated companion website with an instructor’s manual, chapter exercises, hands-on 3D interactive activities, and other supplementary resources Fundamentals of Residential Construction, Fifth Edition, remains essential reading for anyone looking to successfully complete a residential project. It is a perfect textbook for students in architecture, construction science, construction management, and building technology, and is a valuable reference for professional builders, construction managers, and designers. <br><br> Autorid: Edward Allen, Alexander C. Schreyer, Rob Thallon <br>

This book includes professional techniques to bring your furniture back to life. It is an essential guide to basic and advanced restoration techniques for antique tables. It features step-by-step instructions for everyday restoration tasks, including repairing a damaged table leg, mending the base and frame, and dismantling and reassembling tables. It explains how tables from different periods are made, and how to take them apart and put them back together. It includes expert advice on buying, using and caring for tools, equipment and materials. It covers projects that include correcting a warped card table, restoring a drop-leaf table, repairing a badly fire-damaged sofa table, and mending a split pedestal table. It contains more than 400 photographs, with close-ups of techniques and tools, and before-and-after shots. Tables come in a variety of styles, and although they are usually fairly robust, they will eventually need repairing. This book is a practical guide to restoration techniques for antique tables. It describes how tables from different periods were made, and includes a comprehensive section on the tools and equipment needed for home repair jobs. Projects include waxing a table, carving a damaged bracket, and repairing fretwork. With its historical overview and professional guidance, and illustrated by more than 400 photographs, the book will enable novice restorers to develop a better understanding of antique tables, and how to repair and restore them. <br><br> Autorid: William Cook <br>

*A SUNDAY TIMES HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK OF 2023* 'A dark, inventive story' - SUNDAY TIMES 'A gloriously foreboding Gothic tale' - HEAT Many would find much to fear in Fyneshade's dark and crumbling corridors, its unseen master and silent servants. But not I. For they have far more to fear from me... On the day of her beloved grandmother's funeral, Marta discovers that she is to become governess to the young daughter of Sir William Pritchard. Separated from her lover and discarded by her family, Marta has no choice but to journey to Pritchard's ancient and crumbling house, Fyneshade, in the wilds of Derbyshire. All is not well at Fyneshade. Marta's pupil, little Grace, can be taught nothing, and Marta takes no comfort from the silent servants who will not meet her eye. More intriguing is that Sir William is mysteriously absent, and his son and heir Vaughan is forbidden to enter the house. Marta finds herself drawn to Vaughan, despite the warnings of the housekeeper that he is a danger to all around him. But Marta is no innocent to be preyed upon. Guided by the dark gift taught to her by her grandmother, she has made her own plans. And it will take more than a family riven by murderous secrets to stop her... Perfect for readers of Laura Purcell, Jessie Burton and Stacey Halls, Fyneshade is a dark and twisted gothic novel unlike any you've read before... 'A thrillingly dark page-turner' - MAIL ON SUNDAY 'Marta is Jane Eyre's black-hearted alter ego' - THE TIMES <br><br> Autorid: Kate Griffin <br>

Designed to provide Game Masters with the information they need to "fill in the holes" in their campaign play, The Game Master's Book of Random Encounters enables fantasy RPG referees to instantly add depth, color and expanded gameplay to unexpected or underwritten people, places and things at a moment's notice. For many tabletop RPG players, the joy of an in-depth game is that anything can happen. Typical adventure modules include a map of the adventure’s primary location, but every other location—whether it's a woodland clearing, a random apothecary or the depths of a temple players elect to explore—has to be improvised on the fly by the Game Master. As every GM knows, no matter how many story hooks, maps or NPCs you painstakingly create during session prep, your best-laid plans are often foiled by your players' whims, extreme skill check successes (or critical fails) or their playful refusal to stay on task. In a game packed with infinite possibilities, what are GMs supposed to do when their players choose those for which they're not prepared?The Game Master’s Book of Random Encounters provides an unbeatable solution. This massive tome is divided into 20 location categories, each of which can stand alone as a small stop as part of a larger campaign. As an example, the “tavern” section includes maps for five types of taverns, as well as multiple encounter tables designed to help GMs fill in the sights, sounds, smells and proprietors of that tavern, allowing for each location in the book to be augmented and populated on the fly while still ensuring memorable moments for all your players. Each map is presented at scale on grid, enabling GMs to determine exactly where all of the characters are in relation to one another and anyone (or anything) else in the space, critical information should any combat or other movement-based action occur. Perhaps more useful than these 100+ maps, the book's one-shot generator features all the story hooks necessary for GMs to use these maps as part of an interconnected and contained adventure. Featuring 10 unique campaign drivers that lead players through several of the book's provided maps, the random tables associated with each stage in the adventure allow for nearly three million different outcomes, making The Game Master's Book of Random Encounters an incredible investment for any would-be GM.Location categories cover taverns, temples, inns, animal/creature lairs, lighthouses, gatehouses, courts, ships, laboratories and more, with adventure hooks that run the gamut from frantic rooftop chases to deep cellar dungeon-crawls, with a total of 100 maps, 200 tables and nearly three million possible adventures. No matter where your players end up, they'll have someone or something to persuade or deceive, impress or destroy. As always, the choice is theirs. But no matter what they choose, with The Game Master's Book of Random Encounters, you'll be ready. <br><br> Autorid: Jeff Ashworth, Jasmine Kalle <br>

The author of the best-selling Genius Foods outlines a lifestyle program that focuses on nutrition and healthier choices to reset the brain and body to alleviate fatigue, anxiety and depression while improving cognitive functioning. 100,000 first printing. The author of the New York Times bestselling Genius Foods is back with a lifestyle program for resetting your brain and body to its &;factory settings,&; to help fight fatigue, anxiety, and depression and to optimize cognitive health for a longer and healthier life.The human body was honed under conditions that no longer exist. The modern world has changed dramatically since our days as hunter gatherers, and it has caused widespread anxiety, stress, and disease, leaving our brains in despair. But science proves that the body and brain can be healed with the intervention of lifestyle protocols that help us to regain our cognitive birthright.In The Genius Life, Lugavere expands the Genius Foods plan, which focused on nutrition and how it affects brain health, and expands it to encompass a full lifestyle protocol. We know now that the health of our brains&;including our cognitive function and emotional wellness&;depend on the health of our gut, endocrine, cardiac and nervous systems as there is a constant feedback loop between all systems. Drawing on globe-spanning research into circadian biology, psychology, dementia prevention, cognitive optimization, and exercise physiology, The Genius Life shows how to integrate healthy choices in all aspects of our daily routines: eating, exercising, sleeping, detoxing, and more to create a healthy foundation for optimal cognitive health and performance. Among Max&;s groundbreaking findings, you will discover:· A trick that gives you the equivalent of a &;marathon&; workout, in 10 minutes· How to get the benefits of an extra 1-2 servings of veggies daily without eating them· The hidden chemicals in your home that could be making you fat and sick· How to boost melatonin levels by up to 58% for deeper sleep without supplementsThe book features an achievable prescriptive 21-day plan for Genius Living that includes daily workouts, meal plans, and meal prep tips, and accompanied with helpful suggestions for healthy swaps and snacks <br><br> Autorid: Max Lugavere <br>

How to encapsulate a life in all its messiness, epiphanies, misunderstandings, disappointments, and joys? Seth, cartoonist of Clyde Fans, the first graphic novel nominated for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, offers his tragicomic answer with George Sprott: 1894 1975. Page by page, we learn about George outmoded television host, creature of habit, charming if pompous old man, selfish lover, man about to die and though this is ultimately the story of one man s death, Seth leavens it with humour and restraint. The book s omniscient narrator offers a patchwork tale: a series of interviews with the people who cared about George, flashbacks, and personal reminiscences. The thwarted love of his life, Olive Mott, and the woman he marries, Helen. His trips to the Arctic and the exoticized portrait his documentaries painted of a Great White North. His habit of falling asleep on-air. His humdrum demise. What emerges is a story about memory, loss, time, and the stories we tell (and retell) to get through the day. George s romanticizing and repeating of his adventures up North, adventures that are revealed to be entirely fictional, holds a mirror to the ways we each historicize our own lives. Originally serialised in The New York Times Magazine before being published in an expanded, large-format hardcover by Drawn & Quarterly, this new edition is the definitive George Sprott. <br><br> Autorid: Seth <br>

The perfect daughter is dead. And a secret is eating her family alive... Jenna is given another shot at life when she receives a donor heart from a girl called Callie. Eternally grateful to Callie and her family, Jenna gets closer to them, but she soon discovers that Callie's perfect family is hiding some very dark secrets... Callie's parents are grieving, yet Jenna knows they're only telling her half the story. Where is Callie's sister Sophie? She's been 'abroad' since her sister's death but something about her absence doesn't add up. And when Jenna meets Callie's boyfriend Nathan, she makes a shocking discovery. Jenna knows that Callie didn't die in an accident. But how did she die? Jenna is determined to discover the truth but it could cost her everything; her loved ones, her sanity, even her life. A compelling, gripping psychological thriller with a killer twist from the author of the Number One bestseller The Sister. What everyone is saying about The Gift: 'My God! It's a bloody corker! An exquisite writer... Louise has completely knocked it out of the park and brought us all another amazing thriller! MY FIRST EVER GOLD STAR AWARD.' Emma the Little Bookworm 'Hells Bells! The Gift by Louise Jensen is an absolute cracker of a read it's tense, gripping and thrilling. I literally devoured this book in one sitting, I love it when you read a book and the opening chapter grabs you by the throat... Louise Jensen has written a belter of a book that will keep even the most hardened psychological thriller lover glued to their kindle/book.' The Book Review Cafe 'Louise Jensen has this great gift of being able to drag you directly into the story and carry you along kicking and screaming! Drop everything and curl up in a comfy chair because as soon as you start this book you won't want to do anything else!' Angelnet Reviews 'I absolutely ADORE Louise Jensen's writing... The Gift is full to the brim of twists and turns... superb!' Damp Pebbles 'This book is a compulsive read - once you start it you'll find it incredibly hard to put down again until you've finished it... I love the way that nearly every chapter ends on a mini cliff-hanger - it kept me turning the pages late into the night and eventually I decided I simply couldn't go to bed until I knew the truth!' Rather Too Fond of Books 'I could not put this book down. I neglected all the house work and put off cooking dinner until I was finished... I loved every page.' Renee Reads 'My eyes were racing down the pages... had me guessing right up to the very end and I had tears in my eyes as I relived Charlie's last moments... exceptional... It's an addictive page-turner that begs time and again for just one more chapter until the whole book has been devoured and thoroughly enjoyed.' The Book Magnet 'Wow! What an amazing debut novel! Full of intense twists! Fantastic book to start off summer reading! Highly recommend.' Loud and Proud Book Junkie 'I loved this book, it grabbed me right from the beginning...it got under my skin, I felt intimately close to Grace and was rooting for her all the way... compelling and scary and unputdownable.' Beady Jans Books 'I genuinely struggled to put this book down... I can't recommend this book enough, it's made it to my favourites... I can't wait for more books to come from Louise Jensen... A well-deserved five stars from me.' Emporio Epidemic <br><br> Autorid: Louise Jensen <br>

Discover the delicious, time saving and cost-effective way to cook Italian classics in the air fryerWith fresh takes on Gino's iconic Italian recipes such as Classic Lasagne and Roman-Style Pizza, plus new air fryer favourites such as Carbonara Potatoes and Devilled Chicken Wings, this is the ULTIMATE ITALIAN AIR FRYER BOOK.Chapters include:* Classic Italian* Ready in 20* Family* The Med Diet* Date Night* Sweet“I just love air fryers. They're simple to use, efficient and environmentally friendly. They make your life easier in the kitchen while still enabling you to create fantastic food for your friends and family. The best thing of all is that Italian food cooks beautifully in an air fryer, which means a very happy Gino!” 80 irresistible Italian recipes reinvented for the air fryer by Gino D'Acampo <br><br> Autorid: Gino D'Acampo <br>

From the queen of historical fiction, The Girl Who Walked On Air by Emma Carroll is an enchanting historical adventure for ages 9-11. 'An adventure of old-fashioned charm.' The Sunday Times 'Engaging and entertaining.' Independent on Sunday 'This book will keep you hooked as you let your imagination take flight.' We Love This Book 'This one ticks all the boxes - Emma Carroll is an author to watch.' Books for Keeps 'Historical fiction fans will love Emma Carroll's The Girl Who Walked on Air.' Sunday Express 'Perfect for captivating the imagination of a developing reader.' Mumsnet Chipchase's Circus, England, 1875 An abandoned baby . . . A tightrope walker . . . A deadly discovery . . . Louie, who was abandoned at Chipchase's Travelling Circus as a baby, dreams of becoming a 'Showstopper', but Mr Chipchase keeps her hidden, tucked away in the ticket booth. No Death-Defying Stunts for her. But Louie has been secretly practising her act - tightrope-walking - and dreams of being the Girl Who Walked on Air . . . she just needs to be given the chance to shine. And the circus needs her too - Wellbeloved's rival show is stealing their crowds. They need a Showstopper. Desperate, Mr Chipchase reluctantly lets Louie perform. She is a sensation, and gets an offer from the sinister Mr Wellbeloved himself to perform . . . over Niagara Falls. But nothing is quite as it seems and soon Louie's bravery is tested not just on the highwire but in confronting her past and the shady characters in the world of the circus . . . Fans of Frost Hollow Hall will love this epic adventure about following your dreams and becoming a showstopper! <br><br> Autorid: Emma Carroll <br>

2020 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award WinnerFinalist for the National Book Critics Circle AwardFrom an award-winning historian comes a dazzling history of the birth of cultural anthropology and the adventurous scientists who pioneered it&;a sweeping chronicle of discovery and the fascinating origin story of our multicultural world.A century ago, everyone knew that people were fated by their race, sex, and nationality to be more or less intelligent, nurturing, or warlike. But Columbia University professor Franz Boas looked at the data and decided everyone was wrong. Racial categories, he insisted, were biological fictions. Cultures did not come in neat packages labeled "primitive" or "advanced." What counted as a family, a good meal, or even common sense was a product of history and circumstance, not of nature. In Gods of the Upper Air, a masterful narrative history of radical ideas and passionate lives, Charles King shows how these intuitions led to a fundamental reimagining of human diversity. Boas's students were some of the century's most colorful figures and unsung visionaries: Margaret Mead, the outspoken field researcher whose Coming of Age in Samoa is among the most widely read works of social science of all time; Ruth Benedict, the great love of Mead's life, whose research shaped post-Second World War Japan; Ella Deloria, the Dakota Sioux activist who preserved the traditions of Native Americans on the Great Plains; and Zora Neale Hurston, whose studies under Boas fed directly into her now classic novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God. Together, they mapped civilizations from the American South to the South Pacific and from Caribbean islands to Manhattan's city streets, and unearthed an essential fact buried by centuries of prejudice: that humanity is an undivided whole. Their revolutionary findings would go on to inspire the fluid conceptions of identity we know today. Rich in drama, conflict, friendship, and love, Gods of the Upper Air is a brilliant and groundbreaking history of American progress and the opening of the modern mind. <br><br> Autorid: Charles King <br>

'Stunning...divine' Stephen Fry A fabulous book, good enough to eat with a spoon! Marvellous John Lloyd, creator of QI Perfect for the armchair adventurer historian, this is a rich visual exploration of some of the most beautiful charts ever created National Geographic 'Introduces us to a whole different way of looking at maps. Great illustrations, most engaging - the author is just a mine of information' Simon Mayo's Books of the Year The Golden Atlas is a spectacular visual history of exploration and cartography, a treasure chest of adventures from the chronicles of global discovery, illustrated with a selection of the most beautiful maps ever created. The book reveals how the world came to be known, featuring a magnificent gallery of exceptionally rare hand-coloured antique maps, paintings and engravings, many of which can only be found in the author's collection. Arranged chronologically, the reader is taken on a breathtaking expedition through Ancient Babylonian geography and Marco Polo's journey to the Mongol Khan on to buccaneers ransacking the Caribbean and the voyages of seafarers such as Captain Cook and fearless African pathfinders. Their stories are told in an engaging and compelling style, bringing vividly to life a motley collection of heroic explorers, treasure-hunters and death-dealing villains - all of them accompanied by eye-grabbing illustrations from rare maps, charts and manuscripts. The Golden Atlas takes you back to a world of darkness and peril, placing you on storm-lashed ships, frozen wastelands and the shores of hostile territories to see how the lines were drawn to form the shape of the modern world. The author's previous book, The Phantom Atlas, was a critically acclaimed international bestseller, described by Jonathan Ross as 'a spectacular, enjoyable and eye-opening read' and this new book is sure to follow suit. <br><br> Autorid: Edward Brooke-Hitching <br>

When Caroline Danvers, the intriguing bookseller he hires to liquidate his late wife’s library, finds love letters revealing an affair, the Duke of Holland is drawn into a mystery alongside irresistible lady, but, unbeknownst to him, she has a secret that, if revealed, could bring about both their ruin. Original. In this dazzling historical romance, a Duke with a complicated romantic history and a bookseller with a family business to protect find themselves drawn to each other—even if their hidden secrets should keep them apart. Perfect for fans of USA Today bestsellers Lenora Bell and Sophie Jordan! Dorian Whitaker, Duke of Holland, needs an heir after his so-called “fairytale marriage” ended in disaster. When the intriguing bookseller he’s hired to liquidate his late wife’s library finds love letters revealing an affair, he is drawn into a mystery alongside a lady whose sharp intellect dazzles him and dares him to imagine a new adventure outside the gilded cage of the Ton. If anyone found out Caroline Danvers writes erotic novels under a pen name, she’d face utter ruin. Except her latest hero inspiration is none other than the Duke of Holland—a man with the power to destroy her family’s bookshop. And yet the real man proves to be so much more than the character she created. Even as they expose the dark secrets of his past, she knows he can never discover her own. But the more time they spend together, the more tempting it is to rewrite their ending and turn fantasy into reality. <br><br> Autorid: Bethany Bennett <br>

A Nutritional Therapy Practitioner offers a flexible, sustainable approach to maintaining weight loss and breaking the yo-yo cycle, with over 100 recipes and practical strategies to navigate real-life challenges without rigid rules. Original. Illustrations. Do you know exactly how to lose weight, but are constantly battling the frustration of its inevitable return? Do stress eating or emotional triggers get in the way of you maintaining weight loss and living your healthiest life Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and bestselling author Brenda Bennett provides you with all the knowledge and tools you need to break this cycle and reclaim power over your health.Features 100 recipes!In her new book, Good, Better, Best, Brenda Bennett delivers a novel approach to maintaining weight loss and keeping your health goals on track. This book provides a lifeline for anyone who struggles with the perpetual cycle of weight loss and regain—the dreaded yo-yo experience. Now you can banish the yo-yo forever with Brenda’s approach. It doesn’t involve strict plans or a rigid system. Instead, Brenda explains how to use a straightforward decision-making method to stay the course even through life’s inconveniences and imperfections.The Good, Better, Best method gives you back control of your choices and empowers you each day to overcome decision fatigue, roll with the punches, and succeed in your goal to maintain your weight. You make decisions with one question in mind: “What can I confidently choose to eat in this moment that still aligns with my goals and keeps me on track?” Even if you don’t make the very best choice, it’s still a good enough choice. Just by choosing a good enough option you can reduce the toxic all-or-nothing mindset that says you must be perfect to stay on track. It allows flexibility in your decisions, so your brain doesn't go into "I've blown it, I’ll just start again Monday" mode.What’s Good, Better, Best?·Good (Enough): Simple and delicious recipes that won’t compromise your health gains. Many use convenience items from your pantry, fridge, and freezer, making them perfect when you're short on time, on the road, or need to satisfy a craving.·Better: When you have a bit more time but still don’t want to spend forever in the kitchen, these 15–45-minute recipes are made from scratch and offer more nutrient-dense options—think simple stir-fries, Instant Pot meals, and air fryer favorites.·Best: The healthiest and most involved recipes, many ideal for freezer prep and batch cooking. Great for feeding your family, entertaining, and weekend meals.You can mix and match between the three tiers and tailor your menu to suit your day.Beyond the 100 low-carb, low-sugar, allergy-friendly recipes, Good, Better, Best also includes:·Practical guidance on incorporating indulgences and dining out·A step-by-step action plan for what to do when you're above your maintenance range·The foolproof 1-1-1 method to help you navigate social events without losing control·A section on how to identify your non-negotiables·Three flexible meal plans, each with its own shopping list to simplify your weekWhether you’re recovering from diet burnout or looking to maintain the progress you've worked hard to achieve, Good, Better, Best will help you build lasting habits, stay consistent, and feel confident in your choices—without the pressure of perfection. Do you know exactly how to lose weight, but are constantly battling the frustration of its inevitable return? Do stress eating or emotional triggers get in the way of you maintaining weight loss and living your healthiest life?Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and bestselling author Brenda Bennett provides you with all the knowledge and tools you need to break this cycle and reclaim power over your health.Features 100 recipes!In her new book, Good, Better, Best, Brenda Bennett delivers a novel approach to maintaining weight loss and keeping your health goals on track. This book provides a lifeline for anyone who struggles with the perpetual cycle of weight loss and regain—the dreaded yo-yo experience. Now you can banish the yo-yo forever with Brenda’s approach. It doesn’t involve strict plans or a rigid system. Instead, Brenda explains how to use a straightforward decision-making method to stay the course even through life’s inconveniences and imperfections.The Good, Better, Best method gives you back control of your choices and empowers you each day to overcome decision fatigue, roll with the punches, and succeed in your goal to maintain your weight. You make decisions with one question in mind: “What can I confidently choose to eat in this moment that still aligns with my goals and keeps me on track?” Even if you don’t make the very best choice, it’s still a good enough choice. Just by choosing a good enough option you can reduce the toxic all-or-nothing mindset that says you must be perfect to stay on track. It allows flexibility in your decisions, so your brain doesn't go into "I've blown it, I’ll just start again Monday" mode.What’s Good, Better, Best?·Good (Enough): Simple and delicious recipes that won’t compromise your health gains. Many use convenience items from your pantry, fridge, and freezer, making them perfect when you're short on time, on the road, or need to satisfy a craving.·Better: When you have a bit more time but still don’t want to spend forever in the kitchen, these 15–45-minute recipes are made from scratch and offer more nutrient-dense options—think simple stir-fries, Instant Pot meals, and air fryer favorites.·Best: The healthiest and most involved recipes, many ideal for freezer prep and batch cooking. Great for feeding your family, entertaining, and weekend meals.You can mix and match between the three tiers and tailor your menu to suit your day.Beyond the 100 low-carb, low-sugar, allergy-friendly recipes, Good, Better, Best also includes:·Practical guidance on incorporating indulgences and dining out·A step-by-step action plan for what to do when you're above your maintenance range·The foolproof 1-1-1 method to help you navigate social events without losing control·A section on how to identify your non-negotiables·Three flexible meal plans, each with its own shopping list to simplify your weekWhether you’re recovering from diet burnout or looking to maintain the progress you've worked hard to achieve, Good, Better, Best will help you build lasting habits, stay consistent, and feel confident in your choices—without the pressure of perfection. <br><br> Autorid: Brenda Bennett <br>

Relive a bygone age of discovery and romance with this XL volume of vintage travel ephemera from 1869 to 1939. Packed full of posters, tickets, menus, precious turn-of-the-century photochromes, as well as quotes from literary travelers like Jules Verne or F. Scott Fitzgerald, this book evokes all the adventure of such classic trips as the... Global travel can be a wearying business: mass tourism, overcrowded planes, chaotic airports, heightened security, cookie-cutter hotel chains, well-worn tourist trails. Finding even a sliver of adventure can sometimes feel impossible. But take heart: for all of us with an unfulfilled spirit of wanderlust, The Golden Age of Travel evokes an era when traveling the world was a thrilling new possibility for those with the resources, time, imagination, and daring.This richly illustrated volume charts the travel heyday of 1869 to 1939. Bedecked with ephemera and precious turn-of-the-century photochromes, it follows six classic tours favored by Western adventurers in the prewar era, including such famous traveler-writers as Charles Dickens, Jules Verne, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Mark Twain, and Goethe. From the Grand Tour of Europe, a traditional rite of passage for young English aristocrats, to the Far East, barely touched by Western influence, to the famous Trans-Siberian Railway, we follow each journey through its itinerant stops and various modes of transport: trains, boats, cars, planes, horses, donkeys, and camels.With pages brimming with archival travel posters, guides, tickets, leaflets, brochures, menus, and luggage stickers, the book evokes all the romance, elegance, not to mention the sheer sense of novelty, that enthralled these golden-age passengers. Through decadent new cities, or wild, rugged terrains, this is your passport to a long-lost epoch of adventure and wide-eyed wonder at the world. <br><br> Autorid: Sabine Arqué, Marc Walter <br>

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Fearless and bold, GAMING TRIO delivers strong performance to both gaming and content creation. It blends a fierce look with advanced cooling technologies, making it an unwavering ally on the gaming battlefield. GAMING TRIO is the ideal choice for gamers who strive to give their all.Strength and ArtistryBuilding on MSI's heritage, GAMING TRIO embodies the passion of gamers with a sleek exterior that erupts with vibrant lights amidst bold lines and sharp edges. LED lighting is diffused through a frosted cover and a dragon totem that radiate energy.TRI FROZR 4 THERMAL DESIGNUpgraded fans, improved airflow control, and advanced thermal innovations delivering superiorcooling and quieter operation that elevate the graphics card's overall performance.HARDENING EVERY DETAIL*All images and descriptions are for illustrative purposes only. Visual representation of the products may not be perfectly accurate.MSI CENTERBRINGING IT ALL TOGETHERMSI's exclusive MSI Center software empowers you to maximize your MSI products. Monitor, tweak, and optimize in real-time with just a few clicks. One of its standout features, AI Tuning, intelligently adjusts your system to meet AI-oriented requirements.AFTERBURNERPRECISION CONTROLS,UNLIMITED POWERMSI Afterburner is the world's leading graphics card overclocking software, offering complete control and real-time system monitoring. It’s free and compatible with most graphics cards.MSI APP PLAYERSEAMLESS GAMING EXPERIENCEDeveloped under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and the PC./ Fearless and bold, GAMING TRIO delivers strong performance to both gaming and content creation. It blends a fierce look with advanced cooling technologies, making it an unwavering ally on the gaming battlefield. GAMING TRIO is the ideal choice for gamers who strive to give their all.Strength and ArtistryBuilding on MSI's heritage, GAMING TRIO embodies the passion of gamers with a sleek exterior that erupts with vibrant lights amidst bold lines and sharp edges. LED lighting is diffused through a frosted cover and a dragon totem that radiate energy.TRI FROZR 4 THERMAL DESIGNUpgraded fans, improved airflow control, and advanced thermal innovations delivering superiorcooling and quieter operation that elevate the graphics card's overall performance.HARDENING EVERY DETAIL*All images and descriptions are for illustrative purposes only. Visual representation of the products may not be perfectly accurate.MSI CENTERBRINGING IT ALL TOGETHERMSI's exclusive MSI Center software empowers you to maximize your MSI products. Monitor, tweak, and optimize in real-time with just a few clicks. One of its standout features, AI Tuning, intelligently adjusts your system to meet AI-oriented requirements.AFTERBURNERPRECISION CONTROLS,UNLIMITED POWERMSI Afterburner is the world's leading graphics card overclocking software, offering complete control and real-time system monitoring. It’s free and compatible with most graphics cards.MSI APP PLAYERSEAMLESS GAMING EXPERIENCEDeveloped under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and the PC. Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4 Core Clocks: Extreme Performance: 2662 MHz (MSI Center) Boost: 2647 MHz TRI FROZR 4 Thermal Design: Upgraded fans, airflow control, and thermal design deliver superior cooling and quieter operation STORMFORCE Fan: Seven fan blades, claw texturing, and a circular arc are designed for optimal airflow with minimal noise Nickel-plated Copper Baseplate: Heat from the GPU and memory is swiftly captured by a nickel-plated copper baseplate and transferred Core Pipes feature a square design to maximize contact with the GPU baseplate for optimal thermal management Metal Backplate: A reinforcing metal backplate with airflow vents and thermal pads enhances cooling Wave Curved 4.0: Precision-engineered wave edges with a high-low fin design enhance airflow and reduce turbulence Air Antegrade Fin 2.0: The fins feature a V-shaped cutout and a high-low design at the airflow passthrough to optimize flow efficiency MSI Center: The exclusive MSI Center software lets you monitor, tweak and optimize MSI products in real-time Afterburner software takes full control with the most recognized and widely used graphics card overclocking software in the world

Fearless and bold, GAMING TRIO delivers strong performance to both gaming and content creation. It blends a fierce look with advanced cooling technologies, making it an unwavering ally on the gaming battlefield. GAMING TRIO is the ideal choice for gamers who strive to give their all.Strength and ArtistryBuilding on MSI's heritage, GAMING TRIO embodies the passion of gamers with a sleek exterior that erupts with vibrant lights amidst bold lines and sharp edges. LED lighting is diffused through a frosted cover and a dragon totem that radiate energy.TRI FROZR 4 THERMAL DESIGNUpgraded fans, improved airflow control, and advanced thermal innovations delivering superiorcooling and quieter operation that elevate the graphics card's overall performance.HARDENING EVERY DETAIL*All images and descriptions are for illustrative purposes only. Visual representation of the products may not be perfectly accurate.MSI CENTERBRINGING IT ALL TOGETHERMSI's exclusive MSI Center software empowers you to maximize your MSI products. Monitor, tweak, and optimize in real-time with just a few clicks. One of its standout features, AI Tuning, intelligently adjusts your system to meet AI-oriented requirements.AFTERBURNERPRECISION CONTROLS,UNLIMITED POWERMSI Afterburner is the world's leading graphics card overclocking software, offering complete control and real-time system monitoring. It’s free and compatible with most graphics cards.MSI APP PLAYERSEAMLESS GAMING EXPERIENCEDeveloped under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and the PC./ Fearless and bold, GAMING TRIO delivers strong performance to both gaming and content creation. It blends a fierce look with advanced cooling technologies, making it an unwavering ally on the gaming battlefield. GAMING TRIO is the ideal choice for gamers who strive to give their all.Strength and ArtistryBuilding on MSI's heritage, GAMING TRIO embodies the passion of gamers with a sleek exterior that erupts with vibrant lights amidst bold lines and sharp edges. LED lighting is diffused through a frosted cover and a dragon totem that radiate energy.TRI FROZR 4 THERMAL DESIGNUpgraded fans, improved airflow control, and advanced thermal innovations delivering superiorcooling and quieter operation that elevate the graphics card's overall performance.HARDENING EVERY DETAIL*All images and descriptions are for illustrative purposes only. Visual representation of the products may not be perfectly accurate.MSI CENTERBRINGING IT ALL TOGETHERMSI's exclusive MSI Center software empowers you to maximize your MSI products. Monitor, tweak, and optimize in real-time with just a few clicks. One of its standout features, AI Tuning, intelligently adjusts your system to meet AI-oriented requirements.AFTERBURNERPRECISION CONTROLS,UNLIMITED POWERMSI Afterburner is the world's leading graphics card overclocking software, offering complete control and real-time system monitoring. It’s free and compatible with most graphics cards.MSI APP PLAYERSEAMLESS GAMING EXPERIENCEDeveloped under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and the PC. Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4 Core Clocks: Extreme Performance: 2625 MHz (MSI Center) Boost: 2610 MHz TRI FROZR 4 Thermal Design: Upgraded fans, airflow control, and thermal design deliver superior cooling and quieter operation STORMFORCE Fan: Seven fan blades, claw texturing, and a circular arc are designed for optimal airflow with minimal noise Nickel-plated Copper Baseplate: Heat from the GPU and memory is swiftly captured by a nickel-plated copper baseplate and transferred Core Pipes feature a square design to maximize contact with the GPU baseplate for optimal thermal management Metal Backplate: A reinforcing metal backplate with airflow vents and thermal pads enhances cooling Wave Curved 4.0: Precision-engineered wave edges with a high-low fin design enhance airflow and reduce turbulence Air Antegrade Fin 2.0: The fins feature a V-shaped cutout and a high-low design at the airflow passthrough to optimize flow efficiency MSI Center: The exclusive MSI Center software lets you monitor, tweak and optimize MSI products in real-time Afterburner software takes full control with the most recognized and widely used graphics card overclocking software in the world

Fearless and bold, GAMING TRIO delivers strong performance to both gaming and content creation. It blends a fierce look with advanced cooling technologies, making it an unwavering ally on the gaming battlefield. GAMING TRIO is the ideal choice for gamers who strive to give their all.Strength and ArtistryBuilding on MSI's heritage, GAMING TRIO embodies the passion of gamers with a sleek exterior that erupts with vibrant lights amidst bold lines and sharp edges. LED lighting is diffused through a frosted cover and a dragon totem that radiate energy.TRI FROZR 4 THERMAL DESIGNUpgraded fans, improved airflow control, and advanced thermal innovations delivering superiorcooling and quieter operation that elevate the graphics card's overall performance.HARDENING EVERY DETAIL*All images and descriptions are for illustrative purposes only. Visual representation of the products may not be perfectly accurate.MSI CENTERBRINGING IT ALL TOGETHERMSI's exclusive MSI Center software empowers you to maximize your MSI products. Monitor, tweak, and optimize in real-time with just a few clicks. One of its standout features, AI Tuning, intelligently adjusts your system to meet AI-oriented requirements.AFTERBURNERPRECISION CONTROLS,UNLIMITED POWERMSI Afterburner is the world's leading graphics card overclocking software, offering complete control and real-time system monitoring. It’s free and compatible with most graphics cards.MSI APP PLAYERSEAMLESS GAMING EXPERIENCEDeveloped under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and the PC./ Fearless and bold, GAMING TRIO delivers strong performance to both gaming and content creation. It blends a fierce look with advanced cooling technologies, making it an unwavering ally on the gaming battlefield. GAMING TRIO is the ideal choice for gamers who strive to give their all.Strength and ArtistryBuilding on MSI's heritage, GAMING TRIO embodies the passion of gamers with a sleek exterior that erupts with vibrant lights amidst bold lines and sharp edges. LED lighting is diffused through a frosted cover and a dragon totem that radiate energy.TRI FROZR 4 THERMAL DESIGNUpgraded fans, improved airflow control, and advanced thermal innovations delivering superiorcooling and quieter operation that elevate the graphics card's overall performance.HARDENING EVERY DETAIL*All images and descriptions are for illustrative purposes only. Visual representation of the products may not be perfectly accurate.MSI CENTERBRINGING IT ALL TOGETHERMSI's exclusive MSI Center software empowers you to maximize your MSI products. Monitor, tweak, and optimize in real-time with just a few clicks. One of its standout features, AI Tuning, intelligently adjusts your system to meet AI-oriented requirements.AFTERBURNERPRECISION CONTROLS,UNLIMITED POWERMSI Afterburner is the world's leading graphics card overclocking software, offering complete control and real-time system monitoring. It’s free and compatible with most graphics cards.MSI APP PLAYERSEAMLESS GAMING EXPERIENCEDeveloped under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI APP Player provides a seamless gaming experience between mobile gaming and the PC. Powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4 Core Clocks: Extreme Performance: 2580 MHz (MSI Center) Boost: 2572 MHz (GAMING & SILENT Mode) TRI FROZR 4 Thermal Design: Upgraded fans, airflow control, and thermal design deliver superior cooling and quieter operation STORMFORCE Fan: Seven fan blades, claw texturing, and a circular arc are designed for optimal airflow with minimal noise Nickel-plated Copper Baseplate: Heat from the GPU and memory is swiftly captured by a nickel-plated copper baseplate and transferred Core Pipes feature a square design to maximize contact with the GPU baseplate for optimal thermal management Metal Backplate: A reinforcing metal backplate with airflow vents and thermal pads enhances cooling Wave Curved 4.0: Precision-engineered wave edges with a high-low fin design enhance airflow and reduce turbulence Air Antegrade Fin 2.0: The fins feature a V-shaped cutout and a high-low design at the airflow passthrough to optimize flow efficiency Dual BIOS gives you the choice to prioritize for full performance in GAMING mode or low noise in SILENT mode MSI Center: The exclusive MSI Center software lets you monitor, tweak and optimize MSI products in real-time Afterburner software takes full control with the most recognized and widely used graphics card overclocking software in the world

<p><b>Polychrome SYNC<br /> Create your own unique colorful light effects.</b><br /> With the integrated ARGB LEDs, you can create your own unique colorful light effects which can also be switched on and off. It can also be synchronized with your ASRock motherboards that support Polychrome SYNC.<br /> <br /> <b>LED Switch &amp; ARGB Header</b><br /> <br /> <b>LED Switch</b><br /> You can quickly and easily switch on/off the ARGB LEDs that are equipped with not only your graphics card but also the connected ARGB devices.<br /> <b>ARGB Header</b><br /> With the ARGB Header, it can connect extra ARGB strips/devices to make the lighting effects more rich and vivid.<br /> <br /> <b>Triple Fan Design</b><br /> Triple fan design helps to optimize system cooling to reduce the operating temperature.<br /> <br /> <b>Stylish Metal Backplate<br /> Solid, Fancy, Cool.</b><br /> Designed to avoid PCB bending. The fancy outlook makes the graphic card more legendary in visual. It also helps to enhance cooling with the premium thermal pads equipped backside.<br /> <br /> <b>Striped Ring Fan<br /> Designed For Enhanced Airflow</b><br /> ASRock’s all new Striped Ring Fan get more lateral intake and to provide better airflow through the cooling array.<br /> <br /> <b>0dB Silent Cooling<br /> Spin For Cooling, Stop For Silence.</b><br /> The fan spins when the temperature goes high for the optimal cooling, and stops when the temperature goes low for the complete silence.<br /> <br /> <b>Air Deflecting Fin<br /> Guide Airflow to Go Through Regularly &amp; Quickly.</b><br /> Guide the airflow to go more regularly and quickly to enhance the cooling efficiency by the V-shaped cutting fins and the V-shaped air vents.<br /> <br /> <b>Ultra-fit Heatpipe<br /> Consolidated to Maximize the Contact.</b><br /> The heatpipes are consolidated to maximize the contact among each others and also the GPU baseplate for the optimized heat dissipation.<br /> <br /> <b>Nickel-plated Copper Base<br /> Maximize GPU Contact Area.</b><br /> With premium copper base heatsink design, the direct contact area to the GPU would be maximized to improve thermal transfer effectively.<br /> <br /> <b>High-density Metal Welding<br /> Improve Heat Dissipation.</b><br /> Effectively isolate all coverage of the gap between pipe and stacked fins, hence improve heat dissipation effectively.</p>

Gravel Rides Scotland by Ed Shoote contains 28 routes, ranging from 31 to 128 kilometres in length, exploring the very best gravel riding that Scotland has to offer. Gravel riding is the fastest-growing cycling discipline this book showcases the finest routes in Scotland, its natural home. The routes are clustered within seven outstanding gravel destinations the Scottish Borders; Dumfries and Galloway; Argyll and Bute; Highland Perthshire and the Trossachs; the Cairngorms (split into Deeside and Aviemore); and North West Scotland. Each section makes the perfect base for a short break, or combine some of the routes together on a bikepacking trip. Classic gravel routes such as Gravelfoyle and the Big Country Loop in Galloway are listed alongside hidden gems including Loch Eck and the Lammermuir herring roads. Each route includes all the information you need to help you plan your ride, interesting background information about the local area, types of terrain covered and refreshment recommendations in addition to detailed directions, stunning photography and overview mapping. Downloadable GPX files of the routes are also available. This book is full of practical tips and advice on all aspects of gravel riding, including the bike itself, essential kit to carry when out on a ride, as well as a brief history of gravel riding in Scotland. Enjoy Gravel Rides Scotland and the adventures it will open up. Ride faster, ride further and ride gravel. <br><br> Autorid: Edward Shoote <br>

Fitzgerald's masterpiece--the quintessential Jazz Age novel--now in a hardcover Everyman's Library Contemporary Classics editionFor generations of enthralled readers, F. Scott Fitzgerald's mysterious millionaire, Jay Gatsby, has come to embody all the glamour and decadence of the Roaring Twenties. Gatsby emerges as if from nowhere, evading questions about his past and throwing dazzling parties sparkling with champagne and jazz at his luxurious Long Island mansion. Nick Carraway, a young man who has moved in next door, is fascinated by his oddly detached neighbor, and by his discovery that Gatsby is motivated by a single-minded quest to regain his long-lost love, Daisy Buchanan. Nick finds something both appalling and appealing about the intensity of Gatsby's ambition to reinvent himself. But Daisy and her wealthy husband are cynical and careless people, and as Gatsby's dream collides with reality, Nick is witness to the violence and tragedy that result. The Great Gatsby's remarkable staying power, nearly a century after its publication, is owed both to the lyrical freshness of its storytelling and to the way that it illuminates the hollow core of the glittering American dream.Everyman's Library pursues the highest production standards, printing on acid-free cream-colored paper, with full-cloth cases with two-color foil stamping, decorative endpapers, silk ribbon markers, European-style half-round spines, and a full-color illustrated jacket. <br><br> Autorid: F. Scott Fitzgerald, Malcolm Bradbury <br>

""The Great Lockdown" is an event not seen in the last 100 years. The implications for consumer behaviors and businesses are profound. Different countries and industries are feeling different degrees of impact from COVID-19. Many industries are seeing a net negative impact due to COVID-19 - tourism & leisure, aerospace, mobility, construction & real estate, and manufacturing. However, some other industries are seeing a net positive impact from COVID-19. Healthcare supplies, personal care, home care, ICT and digital collaboration, online learning, online gaming, eCommerce, catering are seeing demand spike during The Great Lockdown. Seen through the eyes of CEOs of billion-dollar corporations from across the world, this book chronicles the experience of various industries going into The Great Lockdown and navigating the crisis through initiatives impacting people, processes, and technology. It will highlight the 'hits' and the 'misses' and give leaders a strong sense of what to do within their own organizations should this happen again"-- A collection of insider accounts describing the organizational impact of COVID-19 In The Great Lockdown: Lessons Learned During the Pandemic from Organizations Around the Globe, expert strategists Shivaji Das, Aroop Zutshi , and Janesh Janardhanan deliver an insightful exploration of this once-in-a-lifetime event to unearth invaluable learnings for the future. Told through the experiences of CXOs at billion-dollar companies, star start-ups, and non-profits from around the world, the book chronicles the ups and downs of sophisticated organizations as they navigated the COVID-19 crisis through initiatives impacting people, processes, and technology. Revealing case studies contributed by the CXOs of companies spanning multiple geographies - from the USA to Iran, Uganda to Hong Kong, and multiple sectors – social media, technology, aviation, luxury retail, healthcare, etc. Incisive analyses of the techniques and strategies that worked—or didn’t—for organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic, covering the role and evolution of leadership, organizational culture, innovation and digitization Practical guidance for business leaders to apply to their own firms in times of great economic upheaval: the next pandemic, climate disasters, cyber-attacks The leaders contributing their organization's survival and revival stories include those from Julius Baer, SAP, Terumo, IndiGrid, Tapsi, Fonterra, Hornet Networks, Globalization Partners, beCuriou, GoGoX, Abacus Pharma, Real Wear Inc, SOS Children's Villages, Bangalore International Airport, and A Lange & Sohne. Perfect for executives, managers, and other business leaders, The Great Lockdown is an invaluable addition to the libraries of anyone interested in case studies of corporate resilience and endurance in the face of unprecedented economic challenges. <br><br> Autorid: Shivaji Das, Aroop Zutshi, Janesh Janardhanan <br>

Discover the worlds most iconic train journeys and soak up the geography, heritage and quiet luxury that make each unique. Spanning six continents, the journeys range from epic, multi-day odysseys to delightful local rides to capture the simple joys of rail travel. Each journey is brought to life with: Commissioned illustrations that evoke the spirit of each route. An exploration of the cultural and historical significance of the trains, tracks and stations. Highlights to watch for along the way, from architectural gems and engineering feats to natural wonders and stunning landscapes. Travel through the snow-covered peaks of Switzerland, the vast deserts of Australia, the lush valleys of Japan and the dramatic coastlines of Norway. Encounter tales of lions in Kenya, elephants on Namibian tracks, and wartime escapes in the Alps. Whether its the Ghan, the Glacier Express or the Settle & Carlisle, each route invites readers to experience the world from the window of a train. Perfect for armchair travellers, train enthusiasts and lovers of slow travel, Great Rail Journeys is a giftable tribute to the enduring magic of railways. Its a book to inspire your next adventure, or simply to enjoy the ride. <br><br> Autorid: Anthony Lambert, Eva Kelly <br>

The life and career of forgotten Welsh veterinary surgeon, medic and adventurer? Griffith Evans, who discovered that blood parasites cause disease and met Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. In 1880, Welsh army veterinary surgeon Griffith Evans made the groundbreaking discovery that blood parasites, then universally considered benign, were pathogenic. This was a crucial milestone in the battle against parasitic diseases in animals and humans, but Evans was spurned by his peers and colleagues. His conclusions from experiments with diseased horses were acknowledged by Koch and Pasteur, but it took many years before his achievement received general recognition. Long ignored and forgotten, restoring Evans to his rightful eminence is important for the history of veterinary and medical science in general, and Welsh science in particular. Evans’s talent for engagement with people and cultures characterized his life in Canada and India. During a long and productive retirement in north Wales, he immersed himself in local and national affairs. At his centenary in 1935, Evans received the accolades of his profession, community, and family, dying peacefully in his hundredth year. Since that time, his name has faded into obscurity. <br><br> Autorid: Gavin Gatehouse <br>