The Wow! books are a series of modern first concept board books for todays children! The books put little ones in the centre of the action with relatable experiences that will help foster inclusivity, empathy and discussion. Illustrated by Alberta Torres, illustrator of This Little picture book series. Wow! What A Day! is a book about all the amazing things a toddler gets up to in their day with fun sound effects to repeat in every scene. Children will love Alberta Torres playful and vibrant illustrations, and talking about the similarities and differences with their own daily routines.
NEW YORK TIMES bestselling authors return with another page-turning adventure thriller. 'Before you embark on a journey of revenge, first dig two graves' Confucius In the 91 hours following the brutal kidnapping of his wife, FBI agent Pendergast does everything in his power to find her. But it's too late. And a shattered Pendergast retreats to his New York home where he shuts the world out. Then a string of bizarre murders erupt in Manhattan's hotels, and Pendergast realises they're a deadly message from the kidnappers. Filled anew with vengeful fury, he tracks them to the dark forests of South America, where he is faced with an old evil that threatens the world as we know it... Autorid: Lincoln Child, Douglas Preston
Why are liberation and independence movements often betrayed when their leaders get into government? This question has haunted Peter Hain for decades. A lifelong activist and politician, Hain has over 50 years experience of battling corruption, from his early days as a freedom fighter against apartheid to his time as a UK Labour MP, cabinet minister, and sitting member of the House of Lords. He offers a gripping exploration of why movements born from the ideals of justice and freedom often succumb to bad governance and corruption once in power. Combining rigorous analysis with well-sourced evidence, this book examines global examples ranging from Africa to Latin America, Russia, the Caribbean, China and India. With the unique perspective of having navigated both the streets of protest and the corridors of power, Hain reflects on the challenges of staying true to the values of liberation struggles while confronting their disappointing outcomes. Thought-provoking and accessible, this book is an essential read for anyone engaged in the fight for a better world. Autorid: Peter Hain
The long-anticipated sequel to Fortune's Soldier, from the author of the Empire of the Moghul series.In his Himalayan retreat of Glenmire, Nicholas Ballantyne is determined his days of bloodshed and intrigue in the service of the British East India Company are over. Yet the Battle of Plassey, where he fought with Robert Clive, has delivered only a short-lived peace and the 1770s are precarious times in India. Martial Marathas, formidable Sikhs and wild Afghan Rohillas threaten not only each other, but the Company's very existence. Most dangerous of all are the militarily astute Hyder Ali and his charismatic son Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, who with strong French support are intent on driving the British into the sea. When Warren Hastings, the Company's newly appointed Governor-General, beset by internal rivalries, seeks Nicholas' help, he agrees. Though long-cynical about the Company, he foresees a bloodbath that could rip India apart, cause thousands of deaths and imperil his own family. A quiet life must wait. Autorid: Alex Rutherford
Accessible Guide from 9Marks Equips Believers to Steward Their God-Given Authority In every position of powerfrom executives and world leaders to church elders and parentslies the potential for life-giving leadership or destructive corruption. Driven by sinful pride or opportunism, many people abuse their God-given authority, harming the ones theyre called to lead and contributing to a skeptical attitude toward leadership. The answer to bad authority, however, is not no authority, but good authoritythe kind that, according to Scripture, causes those under it to flourish. In this compelling guide from 9Marks, Jonathan Leeman shows that authority, done biblically, is not only good, but is essential to human flourishing. Through Scripture and many first-hand stories, he presents 5 attributes of positive authority and warns against sinfulness that corrupts leadership. Pointing to Jesus as the ultimate model of good authority, Leeman equips readers to pursue godly influence in their personal and professional lives. Applicable: Challenges readers to identify weaknesses in their own leadership style and offers 5 attributes of godly authority Engaging: Filled with compelling stories that illustrate key points A Great Resource for Pastors, Employers, Officers, and Parents: Helps readers understand how to practice godly authority in church, at home, and in the workplace Autorid: Jonathan Leeman
"This text provides comprehensive coverage of the key methods for analyzing, interpreting, and writing up qualitative research in a single volume, and drawing on the expertise of major names in the field. Covering all the steps in the process of analyzing, interpreting, and presenting findings in qualitative research, the authors utilize a consistent chapter structure that provides novice and seasoned researchers with pragmatic, "how-to" strategies. Each chapter introduces the method; uses one of the authors' own research projects as a case study of the method described; shows how the specific analytic method can be used in other types of studies; and concludes with questions and activities to prompt class discussion or personal study"-- This text provides comprehensive coverage of the key methods for analyzing, interpreting, and writing up qualitative research in a single volume, and drawing on the expertise of major names in the field. Covering all the steps in the process of analyzing, interpreting, and presenting findings in qualitative research, the authors utilize a consistent chapter structure that provides novice and seasoned researchers with pragmatic, “how-to” strategies. Each chapter introduces the method; uses one of the authors' own research projects as a case study of the method described; shows how the specific analytic method can be used in other types of studies; and concludes with questions and activities to prompt class discussion or personal study. Autorid: Charles F. Vanover, Paul A. Mihas, Johnny Saldaña
In April 1945, Jean Améry was liberated from the Bergen Belsen concentration camp. A Jewish and political prisoner, he had been brutally tortured by the Nazis, and had also survived both Auschwitz and other infamous camps. His experiences during the Holocaust were made famous by his book At the Mind's Limits: Contemplations by a Survivor of Auschwitz and Its Realities. Essays on Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism, and the Left features a collection of essays by Améry translated into English for the first time. Although written between 1966 and 1978, Améry's insights remain fresh and contemporary, and showcase the power of his thought. Originally written when leftwing antisemitism was first on the rise, Améry's searing prose interrogates the relationship between anti-Zionism and antisemitism and challenges the international left to confront its failure to think critically and reflectively. Autorid: Jean Amery, Marlene Gallner, Alvin H. Rosenfeld, Lars Fischer
Court-consulting child psychologist Alex Delaware and homicide detective Milo Sturgis unravel a baffling mystery after a naked corpse in the street leads to the discovery of another murder. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The past comes back to haunt psychologist Alex Delaware and Detective Milo Sturgis when they investigate a grisly double homicide and uncover an even more unspeakable motive in this riveting thriller from the bestselling master of suspense.Los Angeles is a city of sunlight, celebrity, and possibility. The L.A. often experienced by Homicide Lt. Detective Milo Sturgis and psychologist Alex Delaware, is a city of the dead. Early one morning, the two of them find themselves in a neighborhood of pretty houses, pretty cars, and pretty people. The scene they encounter is anything but. A naked young man lies dead in the street, the apparent victim of a collision with a moving van hurtling through suburbia in the darkness. But any thoughts of accidental death vanish when a blood trail leads to a nearby home. Inside, a young woman lies butchered. The identity of the male victim and his role in the horror remain elusive, but that of the woman creates additional questions. And adding to the shock, Alex has met her while working a convoluted child custody case. Cordelia Gannett was a self-styled internet influencer whod gotten into legal troubles by palming herself off as a psychologist. Even after promising to desist, shes found a loophole and has continued her online career, aiming to amass clicks and ads by cyber-coaching and cyber-counseling people plagued with relationship issues. But upon closer examination, Alex and Milo discover that her own relationships are troublesome, including a tortured family history and a dubious personal past. Has that come back to haunt her in the worst way? Is the mystery man out in the street collateral damage or will he turn out to be the key to solving a grisly double homicide? As the psychologist and the detective explore L.A.'s meanest streets, they peel back layer after layer of secrets and encounter a savage, psychologically twisted, almost unthinkable motive for violence and bloodshed. This is classic Delaware: Alex, a man Milo has come to see as irreplaceable, at his most insightful and brilliant. Autorid: Jonathan Kellerman
When all else fails, when our compass is broken, there is one thing some of us have come to rely on: music really can give us a sense of something like home. With It Gets Me Home, This Curving Track, legendary music critic Ian Penman reaches for a vanished moment in musical history when cultures collided and a certain kind of cross-generational and cross-colour awareness was born. His cast of characters includes the Mods, James Brown, Charlie Parker, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, John Fahey, Steely Dan and Prince black artists who were innovators, and white musicians who copied them for the mainstream. In prose that glides and shimmies and pivots on risky metaphors, low puns and highbrow reference points (Brian Dillon, frieze), Ian Penmans first book in twenty years is cause for celebration. Autorid: Ian Penman
Filled with hundreds of beautiful photographs and ideas, this colorful series of design handbooks for the do-it-yourselfer inspires readers with creative ideas for every taste and budget and innovative solutions to a variety of home decor, landscaping, and outdoor living challenges. The right kind of stone and how you incorporate it in your landscape and garden can make all the difference. Stone, a broad term that includes pavers, fieldstones, bricks, rocks and boulders, and stone veneer, can be used to create a distinct yet practical component to any yard. And with the variety of natural and manufactured stone products widely available today, incorporating stone in the landscape is no longer out of reach."Stonescaping Idea Book" showcases a wide range of inspiring and practical ideas for using stone in all types of landscape settings and for all budgets and regions of the country. Along with tried-and-true designs for inviting walkways and beautiful walls, new ways of using stone in gardens and patio spaces are also presented. You'll discover ideas for creating graceful streams, waterfalls, or even simple fountains that will help transform your backyard into a private retreat. And you'll find a wide range of outdoor living spaces that family and friends can enjoy for years to come. As the examples in the book demonstrate, there is a world of stone to explore; this book will help get you started on the right path.Topics covered include:Patios & TerracesPaths, Walks & StepsWallsPools & PondsSeating & Sculpture Autorid: Andrew Wormer
Barbara Cleverly, bestselling author of the Joe Sandilands series, introduces an ingenious new sleuth who navigates 1920s Cambridge, a European intellectual capital on the cusp of dramatic change.England 1923: Detective Inspector John Redfyre is a godsend to the Cambridge CID. The ancient university city is at war with itself: town versus gown, male versus female, press versus the police force and everyone versus the undergraduates. Redfyre, young, handsome and capable, is a survivor of the Great War. Born and raised among the city’s colleges, he has access to the educated élite who run these institutions, a society previously deemed impenetrable by local law enforcement. When Redfyre’s Aunt Hetty hands him a front-row ticket to the year’s St. Barnabas College Christmas concert, he is looking forward to a right merrie yuletide noyse from a trumpet soloist, accompanied by the organ. He is intrigued to find that the trumpet player is—scandalously—a young woman. And Juno Proudfoot is a beautiful and talented one at that. Such choice of a performer is unacceptable in conservative academic circles. Redfyre finds himself anxious throughout a performance in which Juno charms and captivates her audience, and his unease proves well founded when she tumbles headlong down a staircase after curtainfall. He finds evidence that someone carefully planned her death. Has her showing provoked a dangerous, vengeful woman-hater to take action? When more Cambridge women are murdered, Redfyre realizes that some of his dearest friends and his family may become targets, and—equally alarmingly—that the killer might be within his own close circle. Autorid: Barbara Cleverly
Join Long the Dragon, along with his charming companion Axolotl Dragon, on a delightful coloring adventure that celebrates everyday happiness! Within these pages, you'll uncover a magical realm brimming with captivating landscapes, seasonal scenes, and heartwarming dragons indulging in ice cream, boba tea, ramen, donut, pizza, and more. Let your creativity flourish as you dive into the whimsical world of these adorable fantasy creatures, including mermaids and unicorns. A perfect treat for dragon and coloring enthusiasts alike, this book is an ideal gift that encapsulates the magic of coloring and everyday joy, suitable for both children and adults.Whether you're seeking a relaxing solo activity or a charming group endeavor, "EVERYDAY HAPPY" is an excellent addition to classrooms, libraries, and at-home fun. Its engaging content and heartwarming illustrations make it a perfect tool to inspire creativity and imagination. This enchanting coloring experience harmoniously complements the inclusive dragon tale of the picture book "LONG GOES TO DRAGON SCHOOL." Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in this charming coloring journey that promises to add a touch of everyday enchantment to your world. Autorid: Helen H. Wu
Abu Abdalla Ibn Battuta (1304-1354) was one of the greatest travelers of pre-modern times. He traveled to Black Africa twice. He reported about the wealthy, multi-cultural trading centers at the African East coast, such as Mombasa and Kilwa, and the warm hospitality he experienced in Mogadishu. He also visited the court of Mansa Musa and neighboring states during its period of prosperity from mining and the Trans-Saharan trade. He wrote disapprovingly of sexual integration in families and of hostility towards the white man. Ibn Battuta's description is a unique document of the high culture, pride, and independence of Black African states in the fourteenth century. This book is one of the most important documents about Black Africa written by a non-European medieval historian. Autorid: Ibn Battutah, Said Hamdun, Noel Quinton King, Ross Dunn
Based on the prize-winning web novels in Japan! In a time when dungeons and monsters have appeared in our world, a struggling modern adventurer finds a fantasy dungeon-and a special treasure-under his Hokkaido home.Since the discovery of fantastical dungeons all across Earth, slaying monsters and clearing out dungeons has become a popular pastime. Twenty-seven-year-old Karaboshi Haruki dreams of gaining recognition as an adventurer, but he's got two monstrous problems: he's socially invisible and has literally no skills at adventuring. When a dungeon suddenly appears in his garage, however, he finds a skill board that allows him to level up faster. The dungeon-diving adventures Haruki has always dreamed of are just getting started!
Basenji Dogs: Are You Ready to Train Your Basenji? Because, this Basenji Dog Training Book and System begins From the Car Ride Home. Meaning, you can benefit right away, while achieving almost instantaneous, positi
Préparez-vous à replonger dans l'arène avec Kengan Ashura - Partie 2 - Coffret Collector !Ce coffret explosif regroupe les tomes 10 à 18 de la série culte de Yabako Sandrovich et Daromeon. Les affrontements atteignent un nouveau niveau de brutalité alors que les combattants les plus puissants du tournoi s'affrontent pour la suprématie totale. Entre coups titanesques, stratégies meurtrières et adrénaline pure, cette suite repousse toutes les limites du manga de combat.Points forts :- Suite directe de la première partie de Kengan Ashura- Combats encore plus violents, intenses et spectaculaires- Un dessin ultra dynamique signé Daromeon- Édition collector soignée avec de superbes visuels inédits- Un coffret incontournable pour les fans d'action et de baston sans concession !- Une édition aussi intense que les combats qu'elle renferme : puissante, viscérale et inoubliable.
They call him Masque. I call him God. The man I want to consume me, own me, break me and corrupt me. Yet I've never seen his face. His body ripples like an Adonis, sculpted in steel and dripping in sin. His flesh is inked with the mark of the chimera - one
Trece true crimes españoles del siglo XXI.Los crímenes ?sus autores, sus métodos y sus motivos?árevelan lo que anda mal en una sociedad y forman el retrato de las zonas de sombra de un país. Manuel Marlasca y Luis Rendueles, dos veteranos y prestigiosos cronistas del género negro, se juntan en esta obra de true crime para relatar trece asesinatos cometidos en distintos escenarios de la geografía española en los últimos veinte años.Por las páginas de Territorio negro desfilan delincuentes capaces de matar y cruzar Europa en muy poco tiempo, jóvenes asesinos que cuentan su crimen en WhatsApp, mujeres que traman su delito sin mancharse las manos, homicidas que se apoyan en la tecnología para salir impunes y adultos que acaban con la vida de menores con una extrema violencia. En un minucioso relato basado en testimonios de las víctimas, los criminales y los agentes que los persiguen, conoceremos sus mentes y sus sangrientas obras.Estas páginas son un catálogo de la maldad con la que convivimos, pero también de la sabiduría, la entrega y la profesionalidad de quienes se encargan de apartar de la sociedad a los que tanto daño hacen.
This exciting activity book is full of amazing dinosaurs to colour, from friendly sauropods to a family of Triceratops and a fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex. The backgrounds are already coloured in, so little children can focus on the exciting parts. Autorid: Sam Taplin, Maria Pearson
In the spring of 1912, American writer Arthur Pearce is reeling from the wounds inflicted by a disastrous marriage and the public humiliation that ensued. But his plans to travel abroad, write a new novel, and forget his ex-wife are interrupted by a lovely young woman he encounters on a London-bound train. Her name is Sarah Coyle, and the tale she tells him chills his blood. According to Sarah, her younger sister Violet has been entranced by a local count, a man whose attractiveness and charisma are rivaled only by his shady reputation. Whispers of bizarre religious rites and experimental medicine surround Count Richard Dunning, though no wrongdoing has ever been proven. Sarah's family views the Count as a philanthropist and a perfect match for young Violet, but Sarah believes her sister is soon to become a subject in Count Dunning's hideous ceremonies. Smitten by Sarah and moved to gallantry by her plight, Arthur agrees to travel to Altarbrook, Sarah's rural ancestral home, in order to prevent Violet from falling into ruin. He soon learns, however, that his meeting with Sarah on the train was no accident. And his arrival at Altarbrook represents a crucial but ghastly step in the Count's monstrous plot."One of the best writers in modern horror to come along in the last decade. Janz is one of my new favorites." - Brian Keene, Horror Grandmaster"If you're searching the horror horizon for your next dark star, your next must-read, the silhouette you see coming your way is Johnathan Janz." - Josh Malerman, New York Times Bestselling Author"Janz uses a well-mined genre trope to craft something unique and gloriously twisted."- Library Journal, on The Dark GameJonathan Janz is the author of more than a dozen novels. He is represented for Film & TV by Ryan Lewis (executive producer of Bird Box). His work has been championed by authors like Josh Malerman, Caroline Kepnes, Stephen Graham Jones, Joe R. Lansdale, and Brian Keene. His ghost story The Siren and the Specter was selected as a Goodreads Choice nominee for Best Horror. Additionally, his novels Children of the Dark and The Dark Game were chosen by Booklist and Library Journal as Top Ten Horror Books of the Year. He also teaches high school Film Literature, Creative Writing, and English. Jonathan's main interests are his wonderful wife and his three amazing children.
S T E P H E N K I N G has inspired millions of readers with his writing for more than four decades now, and this special volume of essays gathers together some of his high-pro le fans to discuss why they love reading Stephen King.Many of these fans are acclaimed authors of ction in their own right. Some of them have written insightful books about Stephen King's work, exploring how King's natural storytelling gift has allowed him to create stories that reach people in every language around the world. A few of them have even written, produced, and directed movie adaptations of King's most acclaimed works.Inside this book you will join Clive Barker, Stewart O'Nan, Richard Chizmar, Frank Darabont, Stephen Spignesi, Justin Brooks, Tony Magistrale, Michael R. Collings, Rocky Wood, Robin Furth, Kevin Quigley, Hans-Åke Lilja, Billy Chizmar, Jack Ketchum, Bev Vincent, Mick Garris, and Jay Franco as they discuss their love of reading Stephen King... BRIAN JAMES FREEMAN is the author of The Painted Darkness, Black Fire, Blue November Storms, More Than Midnight, Weak and Wounded, Dreamlike States, Lost and Lonely, The Halloween Children (with Norman Prentiss), Darkness Whispers (with Richard Chizmar), and Walking With Ghosts.With Richard Chizmar, he is co-editor of the acclaimed Dark Screams ten volume horror anthology series published by Random House imprint Hydra. He also edited the Halloween Carnival anthology series for Hydra.Brian is the general manager of Cemetery Dance Publications and the publisher of Lonely Road Books. He is also the founder and publisher of Books to Benefit, a small press specializing in special Limited Edition books to raise funds for good causes.Visit him on the web at BrianJamesFreeman.com
Assistez à la conclusion explosive du tournoi avec Kengan Ashura - Partie 3 - Coffret Collector !Ce coffret regroupe les tomes 19 à 27 de la série culte de Yabako Sandrovich et Daromeon. Les affrontements atteignent leur paroxysme alors que les derniers combattants se livrent à des duels d'une intensité inégalée. Trahisons, révélations et combats légendaires : le dénouement de Kengan Ashura est aussi brutal qu'inoubliable.Points forts :- Conclusion épique de la saga Kengan Ashura- Des combats d'anthologie et une tension à son maximum- Personnages marquants et final explosif- Édition collector soignée avec illustrations exclusives- Un coffret final à couper le souffle pour conclure cette oeuvre légendaire !- Une édition indispensable pour les fans de mangas de combat intenses et d'émotions fortes.
FAMILY REUNION?As Illusia continues his quest, he finds himself on a strange new island at the end of the world. But this isnt just any islandits full of A-rank and even L-rank monsters no one has ever seen before! Whats more, the ruins are covered in English and hiragana, characters from the old world. His curiosity piqued, Illusia ventures deeper into the ruins, determined to uncover its secrets…and stumbles upon the legendary dragon king Diabolos. But does Illusias Dragon Kings Son skill mean that Diabolos is his dad ! Autorid: Necoco, NAJI Yanagida
"In Kingdoms of Faith, Brian A. Catlos takes us through the kaleidoscopic interplay of Muslim-Christian relations, bringing clarity to a complex narrative. His deft analysis illuminates the forces brought to bear in creating both the myth and reality of life in 'Moorish' Spain."--Thomas F. Glick,..
Der Name Widors ist so eng mit der Orgelmusik verbunden, dass sein umfangreiches Schaffen für andere Instrumente leicht übersehen wird. Innerhalb der Kammermusik hebt sich die vermutlich 1877 entstandene Suite für Flöte und Klavier durch ihre Fülle an Ausdrucks- und Klangnuancen hervor. Das spätromantische Werk ist ganz auf die spieltechnischen Möglichkeiten der Flöte zugeschnitten und nicht von ungefähr dem seinerzeit bedeutendsten Flötisten und Flötenlehrer in Frankreich, Paul Taffanel, gewidmet, der es 1884 zur Uraufführung brachte. Von Anfang an erfreute sich die viersätzige Suite großer Beliebtheit und gehört heute zum festen Repertoire der Besetzung Flöte und Klavier.
As the Godfather of Heavy Metal, Ozzy Osbourne's thunderous voice and rebellious spirit helped define a genre. From his groundbreaking work with Black Sabbath to a genre-defining solo career, and a turn as a reality TV icon, Ozzy forged a path unlike any other. His passing on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76 marked the end of an era, but his influence echoes louder than ever. Climb aboard the crazy train one last time and celebrate the life, music, and myth of a true rock legend, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and immortalized in our hearts forever.
We all have personal demons, but Cookie Marlowe's demon is real.Cookie Marlowe was just a little girl when she glimpsed something she shouldn't have and since then she's hated Christmas. When a trip home for the holidays forces Cookie to confront the very thing that has made her holidays a humbug, her nightmare becomes real. She's determined to find her Christmas spirit at any cost, but it may cost her everything.Second Christmas is the second book in the Haunted for the Holidays series. If you like books you can finish in one sitting that will keep you on the edge of your seat, then you will love this page turner.Each novella is a standalone and can be read in any order.Buy Second Christmas today and find out if you can change your past.
This is a story about a piano and its most prodigious player - how it, along with him, survived.When her father died, singer songwriter Roxanne de Bastion inherited a piano she knew had been in her family for over a hundred years. But it is only when she finds a cassette recording of her grandfather, Stephen, playing one of his compositions, the true and almost unbelievable history of the piano, this man and her family begins to unravel.Stephen was a man who enjoyed great fame, a man who suffered the horrors of concentration camps in WWII, a man who ultimately survives - along with his piano. By piecing together his cassette recordings, unpublished memoirs, letters and documents, Roxanne sings out her grandfather's story of music and hope, lost and found, and explores the power of what can echo down through generations.
The approach of this book which was de Mello's approach is to offer the reader freedom from both the daily grind of the workday world and to be deeply at peace with ourselves. Through the stories and prayers of Tony de Mello (and others), we realize that the scramble of life is already over: The serenity we claim that we so desperately crave is already ours to have. Thus the urgency and compulsion we impress on our quotidian realities wind up seeming foolish in light of the awareness experience Tony de Mello preached and practiced: there is no "journey;" rather, the scales fall from our eyes and we "see" for the very first time. The guideposts to awareness are simple prayers and breathing exercises with memorable key phrases to hold in front of the mind's eye of readers. The ultimate result is that readers winds up feeling as though they've spent a week in the mountains or gazing at the sea or the feet of a dear, wise old friend which is exactly who Anthony de Mello was to the Churc
