The 2005 novel The Ship of Brides by Jojo Moyes, the bestselling author of Me Before You and two-time winner of the RNA Novel of the Year award. Australia, 1946. 650 brides are departing for England to meet the men they married in wartime. But instead of the luxury liner they were expecting, they find themselves aboard an aircraft carrier, alongside a thousand men. On the sun-baked decks, old loves and past promises become distant memories, and tensions are stretched to the limit as brides and husbands change their minds. And for Frances Mackenzie, one bride in particular, it soon becomes clear that sometimes the journey is more important than the destination.
The conflict between Palestine and Israel is one of the most highly publicized and bitter struggles in history. In this accessible and stimulating Very Short Introduction, Martin Bunton clearly explains the history of the problem, reducing it to its very essence - a modern territorial contest between two nations and one geographical territory.
From bad music, fame and infomercials to raising kids, sex and airport security, this book is the result of a one-man mission to demonstrate the alarming rise in worldwide idiocy, buffoonery and out-and-out disregard for intelligent thought.
Add stickers to the scenes to help the pirate crew on their swashbuckling adventures as they load their provisions, survive a storm, fight a fierce sea battle, find a treasure map and force their captives to walk the plank. This book is ideal for keeping children entertained at weekends, on journeys, or in the holidays.
Holding space is the practice of compassionately witnessing, accepting, and supporting someone without judgement, while retaining your boundaries and sense of self. The ability to "hold space" for yourself and for others has never been more urge
The 120 Days of Sodom is the Marquis de Sade's masterpiece. A still unsurpassed catalogue of sexual perversions and the first systematic exploration of the psychopathology of sex, it was written during Sade's lengthy imprisonment for sexual deviancy and blasphemy and then lost after the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution in 1789. Later rediscovered, the manuscript remained unpublished until 1936 and is now introduced by Simone de Beauvoir's landmark essay, 'Must We Burn Sade?' Unique in its enduring capacity to shock and provoke, The 120 Days of Sodom must stand as one of the most controversial books ever written, and a fine example of the Libertine novel, a genre inspired by eroticism and anti-establishmentarianism, that effectively ended with the French Revolution.
A powerful collection of poems from an award-winning poet, about growing up in a diverse urban community. With humorous pictures by illustrator Kate Milner. Ages: 8+
Be gay, solve crime, take naps. A witty and quirky fantasy murder mystery, for fans of Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey and Under the Whispering Door by T. J. Klune.Be gay. Solve crimes. Take naps.A magical serial killer is stalking the Occult town of Wrackton. Hypnotic whistling causes victims to chew their own tongues off, leading to the killer being dubbed the Whistler (original, right?). But outside the lack of taste buds and the strange magical carvings on the victims torsos, the murderer leaves no evidence. No obvious clues. No reason or so it seems.Enter the Undetectables, a detective agency run by three witches and a ghost in a cat costume (don t ask). They are hired to investigate the murders, but with their only case so far left unsolved, will they be up to the task? Mallory, the forensic science expert, is struggling with pain and fatigue from her recently diagnosed fibromyalgia. Cornelia, the team member most likely to go rogue and punch a police officer, is suddenly stirring all sorts of feelings in Mallory. Diana, the social butterfly of the group, is hitting up all of her ex-girlfriends for information. And not forgetting ghostly Theodore deceased, dramatic, and also the agency s first dead body and unsolved murder case.With bodies stacking up and the case leading them to mysteries at the very heart of magical society, can the Undetectables find the Whistler before they become the killer s next victims?
Cambridge Primary Mathematics is a flexible and engaging course written specifically for Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum Stages 1 to 6. The course offers a discussion-led approach with problem-solving integrated throughout. The language is pitched to ESL learners with illustrations to support visual understanding. Skills Builders provide consolidation activities for children who need extra learning opportunities to meet the standard for success. A full range of activities is provided to help raise a child's mathematical understanding and performance to match their peers, with teacher/parental guidance on key mathematical methods and concepts before each exercise.
From the number one bestselling author, Peter James, comes The Secret of Cold Hill. The spine-chilling follow-up to The House on Cold Hill. Now a smash-hit stage play. Cold Hill House has been razed to the ground by fire, replaced with a development of ultra-modern homes. Gone with the flames are the violent memories of the house's history, and a new era has begun. Although much of Cold Hill Park is still a construction site, the first two families move into their new houses. For Jason and Emily Danes, this is their forever home, and for Maurice and Claudette Penze-Weedell, it's the perfect place to live out retirement. Despite the ever present rumble of cement mixers and diggers, Cold Hill Park appears to be the ideal place to live. But looks are deceptive and it's only a matter of days before both couples start to feel they are not alone in their new homes. There is one thing that never appears in the estate agent brochures: nobody has ever survived beyond forty in Cold Hill House and no one has ever truly left . . . show less
Hingemattev detailsus ja piiritu loovusSee G2 teise põlvkonna ülilainurk-suumobjektiiv ühendab valgusjõulise f/2.8 ava, laia fookusvahemiku ning kerge ja kompaktse disaini. Lase oma kujutlusvõimel vabalt lennata – nüüd veelgi laiemalt. Säilitades eelkäija liikuvuse ja mitmekülgsuse, avab 16-30mm f/2.8 G2 uusi loomevõimalusi, pakkudes ainulaadseid väljendusviise, mida ainult valgusjõuline ülilainurkobjektiiv suudab.Avarda vaadet, avarda võimalusiSuumivahemiku laienemine mõlemas otsas – 17 mm asemel 16 mm ja 28 mm asemel 30 mm – annab veelgi laiema vaatevälja ning rohkem vabadust loominguliseks väljenduseks. See muudab objektiivi ideaalseks maastiku- ja tänavafotograafia jaoks.Kerge, kompaktne ja loodud liikumiseksVaatamata olulistele täiustustele säilitab uus mudel oma eelkäijaga võrreldava erakordselt kerge ja kompaktse disaini. Tänu suurepärasele kaasaskantavusele sobib see suumobjektiiv ideaalselt kvaliteetseks pildistamiseks väga erinevates olukordades.Silmapaistev optiline sooritus16-30mm f/2.8 G2 optiline konstruktsioon sisaldab spetsiaalseid läätsesid, mis vähendavad kromaatilisi ja muid moonutusi. Tulemuseks on kogu suumivahemikus teravad, kõrge lahutusvõimega kujutised ning loomulikult sujuv ja esteetiline bokeh.Ülikiire, täpne ja vaikne autofookusAutofookust juhib Tamroni kõige kiirem ja täpsem VXD-lineaarmootor, mis tagab erakordse täpsuse ja kiiruse. See sobib suurepäraselt kiirelt liikuvate objektide jälgimiseks, muutes objektiivi ideaalseks näiteks rulaspordi ja muude dünaamiliste stseenide jäädvustamiseks.Tamron Lens UtilityObjektiiv kasutab Tamron Lens Utility tarkvara, mis võimaldab seda ühendada arvutiga. Tänu sellele saad ise objektiivi valitud seadeid kohandada ja püsivara värskendada. See omakorda pakub paindlikke võimalusi, mis sobivad iga konkreetse pildistamise või videosalvestuse olukorraga.5 aastat lisagarantiidTamroni objektiivid on alati olnud tuntud oma suurepärase kvaliteedi poolest ja seetõttu võid mistahes Tamroni objektiivi ostul nende käest julgelt taotleda tasuta 5-aastast pikendatud tootjagarantiid.Selleks tuleb Sul minna Tamron Warranty lehele ja objektiiv registreerida kahe kuu jooksul alates ostukuupäevast.
Hingemattev detailsus ja piiritu loovusSee G2 teise põlvkonna ülilainurk-suumobjektiiv ühendab valgusjõulise f/2.8 ava, laia fookusvahemiku ning kerge ja kompaktse disaini. Lase oma kujutlusvõimel vabalt lennata – nüüd veelgi laiemalt. Säilitades eelkäija liikuvuse ja mitmekülgsuse, avab 16-30mm f/2.8 G2 uusi loomevõimalusi, pakkudes ainulaadseid väljendusviise, mida ainult valgusjõuline ülilainurkobjektiiv suudab.Avarda vaadet, avarda võimalusiSuumivahemiku laienemine mõlemas otsas – 17 mm asemel 16 mm ja 28 mm asemel 30 mm – annab veelgi laiema vaatevälja ning rohkem vabadust loominguliseks väljenduseks. See muudab objektiivi ideaalseks maastiku- ja tänavafotograafia jaoks.Kerge, kompaktne ja loodud liikumiseksVaatamata olulistele täiustustele säilitab uus mudel oma eelkäijaga võrreldava erakordselt kerge ja kompaktse disaini. Tänu suurepärasele kaasaskantavusele sobib see suumobjektiiv ideaalselt kvaliteetseks pildistamiseks väga erinevates olukordades.Silmapaistev optiline sooritus16-30mm f/2.8 G2 optiline konstruktsioon sisaldab spetsiaalseid läätsesid, mis vähendavad kromaatilisi ja muid moonutusi. Tulemuseks on kogu suumivahemikus teravad, kõrge lahutusvõimega kujutised ning loomulikult sujuv ja esteetiline bokeh.Ülikiire, täpne ja vaikne autofookusAutofookust juhib Tamroni kõige kiirem ja täpsem VXD-lineaarmootor, mis tagab erakordse täpsuse ja kiiruse. See sobib suurepäraselt kiirelt liikuvate objektide jälgimiseks, muutes objektiivi ideaalseks näiteks rulaspordi ja muude dünaamiliste stseenide jäädvustamiseks.Tamron Lens UtilityObjektiiv kasutab Tamron Lens Utility tarkvara, mis võimaldab seda ühendada arvutiga. Tänu sellele saad ise objektiivi valitud seadeid kohandada ja püsivara värskendada. See omakorda pakub paindlikke võimalusi, mis sobivad iga konkreetse pildistamise või videosalvestuse olukorraga.5 aastat lisagarantiidTamroni objektiivid on alati olnud tuntud oma suurepärase kvaliteedi poolest ja seetõttu võid mistahes Tamroni objektiivi ostul nende käest julgelt taotleda tasuta 5-aastast pikendatud tootjagarantiid.Selleks tuleb Sul minna Tamron Warranty lehele ja objektiiv registreerida kahe kuu jooksul alates ostukuupäevast.
Add stickers to the scenes to help the fairy friends enjoy some magical fun as they enjoy a masked ball, explore a fairy castle, splash in an enchanted waterfall, gather acorns with elves in the woods, and dance with snowflakes in a winter wonderland. This book is ideal for keeping children entertained at weekends, on journeys, or in the holidays.
From adagio to voyage, over 800 steps, movements, poses, and concepts are fully defined. A pronunciation guide and cross-references to alternate names for similar steps and positions that vary from the Russian to the French or Italian schools are also invaluable aids.
Objektiiv, mis katab kõik fookuskaugused lainurgast ülitelefotoniTamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD pakub erakordselt laia fookuskauguste vahemikku, ulatudes umbes 27 mm-st kuni 450 mm-ni (35 mm ekvivalent). Tegemist on esimese APS-C hübriidkaameratele mõeldud 16,6× suumiga objektiiviga, mis ühendab endas kõik universaalse suumobjektiivi eelised ning sobib paljudeks erinevateks fotograafiarakendusteks. Hoolikalt tasakaalustatud optiline ehitus koos spetsiaalsete klaasielementidega tagab kogu suumivahemikus kõrgeima pildikvaliteedi – teravus püsib kõrge keskpunktist pildiservani.Hämmastav lähivõimekus suhtega 1 : 218 mm fookuskauguse juures on lähim teravustamiskaugus vaid 0,15 m, mis võimaldab erakordselt detailseid lähivõtteid suurendussuhtega kuni 1 : 2 – see ületab paljude teiste sarnaste suumobjektiivide suutlikkuse.Üks suumobjektiiv – lugematu hulk võimalusiOlgu tegemist avarate maastike või detailirohke arhitektuuriga – 18-300mm katab kõik vahemikud. See teeb sellest objektiivist suurepärase tööriista ka portreefotodeks ja lähivõteteks.Oma klassi parim autofookus VXD tehnoloogiagaObjektiivi autofookussüsteem põhineb Tamroni VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) lineaarmootori tehnoloogial, mis tagab kiire ja täpse teravustamise. Isegi 300 mm teleasendis liigub fookus lähimast teravustamispunktist lõpmatuseni väga kiiresti. Kuna automaatteravustamine töötab peaaegu hääletult, sobib objektiiv ideaalselt ka videovõteteks ja olukordadesse, kus vaikus on hädavajalik.VC pildistabilisaator teravateks fotodeksTamroni VC (Vibration Compensation) süsteem aitab kompenseerida kaamera liikumist kehvades valgusoludes – näiteks siseruumides või pärast päikeseloojangut. Lisaks kasutab objektiiv kuni 70 mm fookuskaugusel tehisintellektil põhinevat stabiliseerimisalgoritmi, mis optimeerib video salvestamisel stabiilsuse.Zoom Lock mehhanismZL-mehhanism hoiab ära objektiivitoru soovimatu pikenemise transportimisel. Lülitiga aktiveeritav lukustus kaitseb objektiivi vigastuste eest ja tagab kiire kasutusvalmiduse.Niiskuskindel konstruktsioonObjektiiv on pritsmekindel – kõik olulised osad on tihendatud, mispärast sobib see ideaalselt välitingimustes ja kehvades ilmastikuoludes pildistamiseks.Fluoriiniga kaetud esiläätsEsilääts on kaetud fluoriinkattega, mis tõrjub vett ja õli, takistades mustuse ning sõrmejälgede kinnitumist. Puhastamine on lihtsam ja kiirem.5 aastat lisagarantiidTamroni objektiivid on alati olnud tuntud oma suurepärase kvaliteedi poolest ja seetõttu võid mistahes Tamroni objektiivi ostul nende käest julgelt taotleda tasuta 5-aastast pikendatud tootjagarantiid.Selleks tuleb Sul minna Tamron Warranty lehele ja objektiiv registreerida kahe kuu jooksul alates ostukuupäevast.
A stunning guide to the British Landscape. Throughout British history rivers have been of profound economic, social and cultural importance--yet as we see with increasing frequency they have the potential to wreak great destruction. This book describes the natural and not-so-natural changes that have affected British rivers since the last ice age and looks at the many plants and animals that live along, above and within them. Detailed case studies of the Meon, Dee and Endrick illustrate the incredibly varied nature of our river ecosystems, and the natural and human factors that make each one different. Written by two widely respected river ecologists, the book looks not only at rivers as they were and are but also at how they can be managed and cared for. Full of interesting facts and stunning images, Rivers is essential reading for anyone professionally involved in rivers and for the naturalist, conservationist and layman alike. It is the one book you need to understand this singularly important and often contentious feature of the British landscape.
Born into a devoutly Maoist family in 1950s Shanghai and forced to work on a communal farm from the age of seventeen, Anchee Min found herself in an alienating and hostile political climate, where her only friendships were perilous and intense. Both candid and touching, this compelling memoir documents her isolation and illicit love against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution. From her coming of age in the Red Guard to her recruitment into Madame Mao's burgeoning industry of propaganda movies, Red Azalea explores the secret sensuality of a repressive society with elegance and honesty.
As a child, Victoria Spry was brutally beaten, neglected and starved by the woman she called Mummy. To the outside world Eunice Spry was a devoted parent, but behind closed doors she was an evil tyrant. Instead of protecting, loving and caring for Victoria, she forced bleach and urine down her throat, knocked out her teeth, tied her up naked and made her live in squalor. It took eighteen years of heartache and despair before she found the courage to expose her mum. Tortured is Victorias gripping story of survival. Autorid: Victoria Spry
2026: Something is growing in the Pacific Ocean. "The Slick" appears to be a strange, fungus-like organism, but its DNA is unlike anything else on the planet. Rumours start to fly. Was life discovered deep beneath the Martian icecaps on a recent Chinese space mission? If it was, no-one is confirming it, but could that same life now be spreading through the ocean and threatening Earth's entire food chain? Brilliant scientist Dr. Mariella Anders is recruited to join an urgent NASA mission to Mars to see if she can uncover the truth of this organism, but this is no straightforward investigation. Corporate powers are committed to exploiting the secrets of the Slick for profit; radical eco-terrorists strike out against rampant genetic engineering; and a second Chinese mission to Mars at the same time has its goals shrouded in mystery. The secret of life on Earth and Mars might be found on the red planet, but who can Mariella trust with the truth once it's found? And what price will she have to pay for it? Autorid: Paul McAuley
Celebrating rich Indian culture and introducing Hindi vocabulary, this one-of-a-kind collection of nursery rhymes follows Mother Goose and friends as they take a trip to India, bringing to life this vast and vibrant county. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. From New York Times bestselling authors Kabir Sehgal and Surishtha Sehgal comes a charming and brightly illustrated spin on classic nursery rhymes that celebrates rich Indian culture and introduces Hindi vocabulary.Mother Goose takes a trip to India in this unique collection of nursery rhymes with a distinctly Indian flair. This little sooar (pig) goes to the bazaar. Little Miss Muffet eats dahi (yogurt) until a makadee (spider) scares her away. Little Jack Horner eats Diwali sweets. Rhymes and characters that are familiar to young readers bring to life the beauty, wonder, and diversity of a vast and vibrant country in a way that is accessible and fun. Autorid: Kabir Sehgal, Surishtha Sehgal, Wazza Pink
World-renowned scholar Michael Gorman examines the important Pauline theme of participation in Christ and explores its contemporary significance for Christian life and ministry. One of the themes Gorman explores is what he calls "resurrectional cruciformity"--that participating in Christ is simultaneously dying and rising with him and that cross-shaped living, infused with the life of the resurrected Lord, is life giving. Throughout the book, Gorman demonstrates the centrality of participating in Christ for Paul's theology and spirituality. Autorid: Michael J. Gorman
Zoom into space in this exciting new 'That's not my...' book. Babies and toddlers with love exploring the textured patches in this delightful addition to the best-selling touchy-feely series. The bold illustrations and tactile patches are specially designed to develop sensory and language development. Autorid: Fiona Watt, Rachel Wells
The definitive applied theory textbook that helps you make sense of global issues through theoretical concepts. Not presupposing any prior knowledge, this introduction equips you with the skills to use theories as adaptable tools to tackle complex global issues. Adopting a critical and questioning approach, you will be equipped in theory as a series of tools to be used, adapted, combined, and applied when grappling with some of the most contested issues in global politics.Theoretical perspectives are brought alive as a vital tool to understand concrete historical and contemporary examples. This indispensable text starts by examining key theories spanning constructivism and postcolonialism to realism and liberalism with a real-world perspective which prioritises empirical purchase. From here, chapters take a critical, questioning approach to tackle core problems of international politics from armed conflict and financial markets to the climate crisis, global inequality, gender and race.This text is the ideal companion for all undergraduate and postgraduate students of global affairs.Hubert Zimmermann is Professor of International Relations at Philipps University of Marburg, Germany.Milena Elsinger is Head of the student information department at Philipps University of Marburg, Germany.Alex Burkhardt teaches at the Bundessprachenamt in Koblenz, Germany and previously taught at Philipps University Marburg, Germany. Whether you're starting your BA degree or more advanced, this text is an essential companion for anyone seeking a comprehensive guide to International Relations. Its the ideal companion for all undergraduate and postgraduate students of global affairs. Autorid: Hubert Zimmermann, Milena Elsinger, Alex Burkhardt
Authenticity is key for successful leadersthey remain true to themselves, drawing strength from their diverse constellation of experiences, perspectives, and heritages. Leadership invites you to challenge traditional norms about leader identity and develop your own positive leadership behaviors. This books transformational approach empowers you to critically examine your beliefs, values, and experiences, fostering a reflective self-knowledge base, an appreciation for multiple perspectives, and a sense of personal agency. It offers a clear, concise overview of leadership, emphasizing that there isnt a single best way to lead; true leadership emerges from within. Your learning is supported by over 30 in-text activities and self-assessment quizzes designed to reframe your past experiences as leadership interventions and draw out valuable self-knowledge. This book is ideal for both undergraduate and postgraduate Leadership students. Andrei A. Lux is a Lecturer in Leadership at the School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University. This exciting leadership textbook takes a student-centric approach, encouraging students to reflect on their own experiences and showing them the potential for them to transform into leaders in their every day lives. Autorid: Andrei A. Lux
The essential marine data resource for yachts sailing the Mediterranean, the Imray Mediterranean Almanac is published biennially with updates available in a downloadable supplement at the end of the first year. It includes: Data, waypoints and contacts for all major harbours and marinas throughout the Mediterranean Sea plus Atlantic Islands Weather sources for radio, internet and apps Information on lights and buoys Maritime regulations, marine reserves and traffic schemes Coast radio stations and frequencies GMDSS safety and distress communications Harbour plans throughout, with the familiar Imray cartography which adds clarity to their use. There are the usual detailed revisions throughout this edition, plus many new harbour plans. Autorid: Rod and Lucinda Heikell
