In this second edition, Les Iversen presents an introductory account of what drugs are, how they work, and the advances made over the past 100 years in the field of pharmacology. Looking at pharmaceutical drugs and both legal and illegal recreational drugs, Iversen reflects on how twentieth-century drugs have changed our lives.
Sparkling with wit, wisdom and wonderful songs including, "I Could Have Danced All Night", "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" and "Get Me To The Church On Time", the musical play based on Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion" has been delighting audiences since it was first performed in the 1950s. When overbearing Professor Higgins stumbles on flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, in Covent Garden he recognizes that her hideous vowels and forgotten consonants are all that separate her from the upper classes. Higgins wagers that he can pass her off as a Duchess in a matter of weeks. But what will become of Eliza when the bet is over? This edition of "My Fair Lady" includes the complete script and a selection of black and white stills from the Oscar-winning film starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison.
Ray Mears has travelled the world discovering how native people manage to live on just what nature provides. Whats always frustrated him is not knowing how our own ancestors fed themselves and what we could learn about our own diet. We know they were hunter-gatherers, but no-one has been able to tell what they ate day to day. How did they find their calories, week in week out throughout the year? What were their staple foods? Where did they get their vitamins? How did they ensure their bodies received enough variety? In this book he travels back ten thousand years to a time before farming to learn how our ancestors found, prepared and cooked their food. This extraordinary journey reveals many new possibilities many of the same food sources are still there for us if only we know where to look. Through Ray Mears' knowledge of the countryside and the research conducted specially for this book with archaeo-botanist Gordon Hillman, we learn many new, useful and often surprising things about the amazingly rich natural larder that still surrounds us.
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 192, Publishers: Yale University Press, Author: Damion Searls, ISBN-13: 9780300247374, Date of issue: 2025
This is a unique study of the conflict of 1914-18 on land, sea and in the air, through the use of maps, diagrams and illustrations. The book corrects many long established errors and misconceptions of the time.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 144, Publishers: Welbeck Publishing Group, Author: Dr Gareth Moore,Mensa Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781802791884, Date of issue: 2023
From amethysts and tanzanite to the sparkling geodes and erupting volcanoes, get the latest geological insights and intel straight from the field from National Geographic explorer and geophysicist Dr. Sarah Stamps. Ready to go on a rocking great adventure? Travel across the globe to find out how..
One of the most important journeys in life is finding your calling, a process of identifying and embracing the best career for personal satisfaction and success. As a child, you may have intuitively identified a career path that felt exciting and right. Bu
JOE ELLIOTT: We had balls and we were naive, in a good way. We just went out there, full throttle.Offering fans the most personal and comprehensive record of Def Leppard's history to date, Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard is narrated by the band in their own words, illustrated with photography and memorabilia from the Def Leppard archives.RICK SAVAGE: Coming up during the punk era helped us because there were only a couple of bands playing our type of music. People probably took more notice of us because we stood out.Despite an average age of only 18, Def Leppard burst onto the hard rock scene in 1980 like a group of seasoned veterans. Thinking big from the very start, the blueprint for their music was, as singer Joe Elliott states, 'Queen meets AC/DC.' Def Leppard's story is one of stratospheric highs and crashing lows, of triumph over adversity. While becoming one of the world's best-selling music artists with blockbuster albums Pyromania and Hysteria, the band overcame drummer Rick Allen's accident and the death of bandmate Steve Clark. During their 45-year history, Def Leppard have continued to make new music - with 12 studio albums to their name, including their 2022 release Diamond Star Halos - finding success with every record and tour.In a wide-ranging account from the band and archive text from past members, Definitely chronicles Def Leppard's incredible story, from their humble beginnings rehearsing in a spoon factory in Sheffield, to recording ground-breaking multi-platinum albums and touring sell-out stadiums around the world.JOE ELLIOTT: In the summer of 1988 we shifted 4 million copies of Hysteria in the US alone. At that moment we were the biggest band in the world.With unlimited access to the Def Leppard vault, Definitely presents over four decades of the band's history through handwritten correspondence, rare vinyl pressings, tour memorabilia, music video storyboards, draft album artwork, press cuttings, previously unpublished photographs and much more.Part memoir, part scrapbook, Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard is the ultimate record of Def Leppard's legendary career.
Candy Case Ultraõhuke ja meeldiv puudutusele, see ümbris on valmistatud kvaliteetsest keskkonnasõbralikust termoplastilisest poliuretaanist. 1 mm paksune silikoonkest sobib telefonile ideaalselt ilma selle suurust suurendamata. Lisaks tänu õrnale mati tekstuurile ei kriimustu ümbris ja sõrmejäljed ei paista. Candy on paindlik ja kerge kate, mis pakub kasutamisel naudingut ning tagab täieliku kaitse.
Specifically tailored for the new 2016 AQA GCSE Science (9-1) specifications, this third edition supports your students on their journey from Key Stage 3 and through to success in the new linear GCSE qualifications. This series help students and teachers monitor progress, while supporting the increased demand, maths, and new practical requirements.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 288, Publishers: Welbeck Publishing Group, Author: Dr Gareth Moore,Mensa Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781802791853, Date of issue: 2022
Following the successful first volume, Piccolo Paganini Vol. 2 contains 30 original intermediate-level pieces for violin and piano. Violin experts Christiane Schmidt and Gudrun Jeggle focus on musically sophisticated and rarely-heard concert pieces by composers ranging from Handel and Elgar to Pauline Viardot GarcÃa and Grazyna Bacewicz. This appealing and attractive repertoire will help every little Paganini shine - a real treasure trove for teaching, performance, and competitions.30 intermediate-level compositions for violin and piano (mainly 1st and 3rd positions, but going up to 5th position)Appealing and musically rewarding repertoire piecesIdeal for developing fluency, bowing technique and basic double-stop playing With performance notes and short biographiesFor teaching, performance, and competitions'Intermediate grade violin students will have a field day playing through this treasure trove. ' Mary Nemet, Stringendo Magazine, April 2024
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 728, Publishers: Yale University Press, Author: David Carpenter, ISBN-13: 9780300279337, Date of issue: 2024
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 80, Publishers: CANDLEWICK BOOKS, Author: Carmen Mok, ISBN-13: 9781536222791, Date of issue: 2024
Discover the epic history of human exploration and migration, and the stories of fearless pioneers the world over, with this stunning tour of history - map by map. Charting everything from the movement of early Homo species out of Africa some 1.8 million years ago to the astonishing voyages of Polynesian sailors across the Pacific from 4,000 BCE, and from the California Gold Rush to the Race for Space, entries explain the movements of people and cultures who set off into the unknown - in search of adventure or a better life. Specially commissioned maps show the key driving factors of each journey, and why certain routes were chosen over others - whether due to climate, terrain, or territory - while stunning contemporary examples offer fascinating insights into the unique world-views and political motivations of the people who commissioned them, and the cartographers who created them.The voyages of history’s greatest explorers - from Zheng He to Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo - are brought to vivid life with accompanying photos, illustrations, and original artefacts, along with recent missions to chart the depths of the oceans and the surface of Mars. And entries also explore the experiences of established Indigenous groups and the impact of settler populations. Packed with fascinating detail and bursting with lavish illustrations, Exploration: Map by Map is a must-have title for anyone who loves maps, history, or the pioneering spirit.
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 256, Publishers: Harvard Business Review Press, Author: Jana Werner, ISBN-13: 9798892791403, Date of issue: 2025
Develop the most important skill for leadership success.If you read nothing else on emotional intelligence, read this book. We've chosen a new selection of current and classic Harvard Business Review articles that will help you build the people skills you need to thrive, strengthen your resilience and self-awareness, and adapt your leadership style for any situation.This book will inspire you to:Discover your authentic sense of selfBecome more mindful and present at workHelp your team become more emotionally intelligentBuild optimism and openness to changeLearn from tough criticismFoster a culture of empathy and belongingThis collection of articles includes "What Makes a Leader?," by Daniel Goleman; "The Leadership Odyssey," by Herminia Ibarra, Claudius A. Hildebrand, and Sabine Vinck; "The New Rules of Executive Presence," by Sylvia Ann Hewlett; "The C-Suite Skills That Matter Most," by Raffaella Sadun, Joseph B. Fuller, Stephen Hansen, and PJ Neal; "Mindfulness for People Who Are Too Busy to Meditate," by Maria Gonzalez; "Emotional Agility," by Susan David and Christina Congleton; "What Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It)," by Tasha Eurich; "What Makes an 'Authentic' Leader?," an interview with Herminia Ibarra by Sarah Green Carmichael; "Building the Emotional Intelligence of Groups," by Vanessa Urch Druskat and Steven B. Wolff; "Fostering a Culture of Belonging in the Hybrid Workplace," by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic and Katarina Berg; "Find the Coaching in Criticism," by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone; "To Build Your Resilience, Ask Yourself Two Simple Questions," by Srikumar Rao; "How to Sustain Your Empathy in Difficult Times," by Jamil Zaki; and "Don't Let Power Corrupt You," by Dacher Keltner.HBR's 10 Must Reads are definitive collections of classic ideas, practical advice, and essential thinking from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Exploring topics like disruptive innovation, emotional intelligence, and new technology in our ever-evolving world, these books empower any leader to make bold decisions and inspire others.This Updated and Expanded edition features new, breakthrough articles, additional short-form pieces, and a detailed discussion guide to give you and your team the tools you need for sustained success.
The Power of Sloth is Lucy Cooke's celebration of the sloth: the cutest, cuddliest, slowest creature on this planet. In the book she brings together some truly adorable pictures of baby sloths, literally by the bucketful. These delightful, funny pictures are accompanied by a simple text which tells you all about sloths and why we should protect them. We also discover all about the work of the Avarios sloth sanctuary, which, along with the ZSL EDGE programme to protect the pygmy sloth, receives some of the proceeds from this book. Lucy is a National Geographic explorer, TED talker, New York Times best-selling author, founder of the Sloth Appreciation Society, award-winning documentary filmmaker and presenter with a Masters in zoology from Oxford university. She has a worldwide following with her YouTube videos of sloths and her Discovery Channel show Meet the Sloths. Lucy has presented a number of primetime series in the UK for BBC 1 (Talk to the Animals, Nature's Boldest Thieves, Animals Unexpected, Nature's Miracle Orphans and Ingenious Animals) and ITV (Amazing Animal Births). Find out More about what she does on http://www.slothville.com/ and http://www.lucycooke.tv/
Rosa Parks was: An activist A campaigner for equal rights An inspiration Rosa Parks, the woman known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus, triggered a great shift in the fight for civil rights. Raised in Alabama, Rosa Parks knew all about the racism of her society from an early age. Discover how she became the brilliant activist we know today, in this beautifully illustrated book with real-life stories, timelines and facts to bring her extraordinary story to life. Explore other extraordinary lives: The Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson The Extraordinary Life of Mahatma Gandhi The Extraordinary Life of Alan Turing The Extraordinary Life of Serena Williams The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela Autorid: Sheila Kanani, Nan Lawson
'A no holdout account of the Falklands War from a man who was in the fight.' Andy McNab Tony Hoare always knew he wanted to be in the SAS and so, after working his way through the ranks, he passed arduous SAS selection in 1978. Less than four years later, Tony and his team were sent to the Falklands, just off the coast of Argentina, where tensions were rising and war was on the horizon. Nothing could have prepared him for what happened over the course of the next 12 weeks, as the Falkland Islands became a battleground between the British and Argentinians. As helicopters crashed and ships sank, Tony battled across treacherous terrain to help reclaim the islands from a fearsome enemy. This is a thrilling account of the Falklands from a trooper who saw it all. Autorid: Tony Hoare
Don't miss WITCH TRIAL, the brand new jaw-dropping thriller from Harriet Tyce, available to pre-order now! BE PREPARED TO PUT YOUR LIFE ON HOLD FOR THIS ADDICTIVE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING THRILLER - WITH A TWIST THAT YOU WILL NEVER SEE COMING. 'A jaw dropping last line twist' Lisa Jewell ------ Sadie loves her daughter and will do anything to keep her safe. She can't tell her why they had to leave home so quickly - or why Robin's father won't be coming with them to London. She can't tell her why she hates being back in her dead mother's house, with its ivy-covered walls and its poisonous memories. And she can't tell her the truth about the school Robin's set to start at - a school that doesn't welcome newcomers. Sadie just wants to get their lives back on track. But even lies with the best intentions can have deadly consequences... ------ 'I read The Lies You Told in two days, barely able to turn the pages fast enough. It's spare and taut, the sense of wrongness building in chilling, skilfully written layers, with a jaw dropping last line twist' Lisa Jewell 'I adored Blood Orange and therefore could not wait to get my hands on The Lies You Told. It is a triumphant encore, every bit as intriguing, well-written and addictive as its predecessor' Sara Collins 'Impossible to put down' Independent 'Will grasp you unapologetically from the first page to the last.' READER REVIEW 'An absolute page turner with a twist you'll read twice because you can't believe you missed it' John Marrs 'Totally addictive - I was gripped' Sophie Hannah 'A twisty page-turner from the author of Blood Orange' Sarah Pinborough 'A gripping and intelligent thriller' Stylist **The Lies You Told was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 29th March 2021 & w/c 5th April 2021** Autorid: Harriet Tyce
From one of our greatest voices in modern philosophy, author of The Course of Love, The Consolations of Philosophy, Religion for Atheists and The School of Life - a lucid exploration of the state in which most of us spend most of our lives 'De Botton's wit and powers of ironic observation are on display throughout what is a stylish and original book. The workplace brings out the best in his writing' Sunday Times 'Timely, wonderfully readable. De Botton has pretty much got to the bottom of the subject' Spectator 'Terribly funny, touches us all' Daily Mail 'Brilliant, enormously engaging' Guardian Why do so many of us love or hate our work? How has it come to dominate our lives? And what should we do about it? Work makes us. Without it we are at a loss; in work we hope to have a measure of control over our lives. Yet for many of us, work is a straitjacket from which we cannot free ourselves. Criss-crossing the world to visit workplaces and workers both ordinary and extraordinary, and drawing on the wit and wisdom of great artists, writers and thinkers, Alain de Botton here explores our love-hate relationship with our jobs. He poses and answers little and big questions: from what should I do with my life? to what will I have achieved when I retire? The Pleasure and Sorrows of Work explains why it is we do what we do all day, and applies sympathy, humour and insight to helping us make the most of it. Autorid: Alain de Botton
Spark meaningful discussions about loneliness, friendship, community and coping with loss with this enchantingly illustrated story about a girl who befriends a monster. Theres a Thing on my street. He lives at number 52. I see him sitting in his garden when I walk to school. He was big and lumbering and a wore a tiny top hat perched on top of his rather large head. She didnt think he had any friends, so she brought him a flower. It wasnt long before their friendship bloomed the Thing was gentle and kind and the adventures they went on were the best she could ever imagine. The girl soon discovered that there were many Things, living all over the place which gave her an idea. She invited them all to a party, and the Things danced till midnight. Thing had never felt so happy. But one day the Thing had to go and their adventures came to an end. All Things have to go sometime In this poignant story, discover how small acts of kindness can grow into great friendships, and how the community you build from those friendships can provide comfort and companionship when you need it most. Written by one of the UKs best-loved childrens authors, Ross Montgomery, and illustrated by the incredible Richard Johnson, The Thing at 52 offers a comfortable starting point for discussing difficult topics with children. The books magic will draw you back again and again. Autorid: Ross Montgomery, Richard Johnson
A little sunflower has outgrown his pot and needs room to grow. Newborns will love snuggling up with this adorable baby sunflower! Bursting with color and charm, this finger puppet book lets inquisitive babies and toddlers touch, feel, and explore their growing world. With its irresistible plush character, adorable illustrations, and sweet, simple text, this garden-themed offering from the bestselling Baby Finger Puppet series is guaranteed to delight parents and toddlers alike. Featuring a plush finger puppet that peeks into each lovingly illustrated page, Baby Sunflower offers parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read as they build a lifelong love of books (and nature!) together. OVER 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD IN THE SERIES! The Finger Puppet books are a trusted, go-to series for new parents and gift-givers. PLAYTIME MEETS LEARNING: A simple storyline shares themes of growth and garden life, while a colorful cloth finger puppet offers a chance for little hands to build motor skills. NEW FLOWER FRIENDS: A sweet and cheerful introduction to flowers and nature, Baby Sunflower is sure to bring a smile to plant lovers of all ages. PERFECT NEW BABY GIFT: This little sunflower book is just the thing for baby showers and birthdays! Pair with a sunflower onesie or garden-themed nursery decor to create an adorable and memorable gift. STURDY AND SECURE: Never worry about losing this soft plush finger puppet, which is permanently attached to the back cover of the book. Perfect for: Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a hands-on way to entertain their little ones Gift-givers searching for cute, distinctive presents for birthday parties, baby showers, or holidays Gardening and nature lovers and flower enthusiasts of all ages Fans of the Baby Finger Puppet series Anyone seeking an interactive and educational gift for young children Autorid: Yu-Hsuan Huang
