Over the past two centuries, economic growth has freed billions from poverty and made our lives far healthier and longer. As a result, the unfettered pursuit of growth defines economic life around the world. Yet this prosperity has come at an enormous price: deepening inequalities, destabilizing technologies, environmental destruction and climate change.Confusion reigns. For many, in our era of anaemic economic progress, the worry is slowing growth - in the UK, Europe, China and elsewhere. Others understandably claim, given its costs, that the only way forward is through 'degrowth', deliberating shrinking our economies.At this time of uncertainty about growth and its value, award-winning economist Daniel Susskind has written an essential reckoning. In a sweeping analysis full of historical insight, he argues that we cannot abandon growth but shows instead how we must redirect it, making it better reflect what we truly value. He explores what really drives growth, and offers original ideas for combatting our economic slowdown.Lucid, thought-provoking and brilliantly researched, Growth: A Reckoning is a vital guide to one of our greatest preoccupations.
Cross Academy is attended by two groups of students: the Day Class and the Night Class. At twilight, when the students of the Day Class return to their dorm, they cross paths with the Night Class on their way to school. Yuki Cross and Zero Kiryu are the Guardians of the school, protecting the Day Class from the Academy's dark secret: the Night Class is full of vampires! Kaname has returned to Cross Academy to kill Sara Shirabuki. Zero has joined forces with Sara, leaving Yuki in the middle of the conflict. Even if Kaname's ultimate goal is to kill all purebloods, is Yuki ready to fight him?
This Very Short Introduction considers who Leibniz was and introduces his overarching intellectual vision. It follows his pursuit of the systematic reform and advancement of all the sciences, to be undertaken as a collaborative enterprise supported by an enlightened ruler, and his ultimate goal of the improvement of the human condition.
'Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept' is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book that sensitively broaches the subject of keeping children safe from inappropriate touch. We teach water and road safety, but how do we teach Body Safety to young children in a way that is neither frightening nor confronting? This book is an invaluable tool for parents, caregivers, teachers and healthcare professionals to broach the subject of safe and unsafe touch in a non-threatening and age-appropriate way. The comprehensive notes to the reader and discussion questions at the back of the book support both the reader and the child when discussing the story. Suitable for children aged 3 to 12 years.Story is a great medium to discuss difficult topics. 'Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept' was written to ensure children are armed with knowledge if they are ever touched inappropriately; and from the first unsafe touch, a child will understand to tell a trusted adult and keep on telling until they are believed. It is an important book and one that all children need to hear. Forewarned is forearmed! This book is supported by free activities and child protection resources on our website. 'Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept' is available in 7 languages including English, Spanish, German, Chinese, Japanese, Italian and French.Body Safety Education (also known as protective behaviours or child sexual abuse prevention education) involves so much more than focusing on stranger danger. In fact, 95% of sexually abused children will know their abuser and only 5% will be strangers. It is also crucial for children to learn that they must never keep secrets that make them feel bad or uncomfortable (in fact, we teach it's best not to have secrets in families, only happy surprises). The trouble with secrets is that they are the main tool used by child molesters to ensure children remain silent about the abuse. Ensuring the secret is kept is of utmost importance to the perpetrator. Therefore, threats and insisting no-one will believe the child is used as a way of controlling the child to be silent. Through Body Safety Education parents and children will learn the importance of there being no secrets between us. Parents and carers need to be on the lookout for signs of sexual abuse in children and grooming behaviour which is often focused on themselves as well as their children. The answer to the question, 'How do I keep kids safe from sexual abuse?' is simple; teach them Body Safety Education from a very young age. Always use the correct names for their genitals, ensure they know that the parts covered by their swimsuit are known as their private parts, and that private means 'just for you', and consequently not for sharing. This is known as the swimsuit lesson. When you teach your child that 'your body belongs to you' you are empowering them with confidence through knowledge. Body Safety Education also involves teaching your child that no-one can touch their private parts, and if they do, they must tell a trusted adult until believed.Kids need to be safe as well as feel safe. Teaching a child that private means 'just for you' and that their private parts are found under their swimsuit is a valuable lesson that can prevent child molestation. Approximately 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. You can help stop child abuse by teaching social and physical boundaries to kids and that some parts are not for sharing. A child needs be able to proclaim loudly and with conviction that, 'My body belongs to me', 'I am the boss of my body' and that 'From my head to my toes, I say what goes'. Please note: the author uses 'safe and unsafe touch' or 'inappr
You can't lead without John Heider's Classic The Tao of Leadership This bestselling masterpiece of practical philosophy will guide you to enhanced interpersonal relationships and the cultivation of enduring leadership qualities. Heider provides simplest a
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 320, Publishers: Orion Publishing Co, Author: Michael Connelly, ISBN-13: 9781398719064, Date of issue: 2025
A fateful connection that should never have been. Marcella has presented Maddox with an impossible choice. And he chose her. Still, she wonders if Maddox is ready to commit to a relationship, or if he's afraid of losing the uninhibited freedom that his biker life has offered him. All his life, Maddox knew who his enemies were, but suddenly he doesn't know who to trust. Will he ever find a place in Marcella's life and family, or will old companions give him a new home and a new task? Can enemies ever truly become lovers when fate is against them?
Maddox "Mad Dog" White hates everything the name Vitiello stands for, after he witnessed the murder of his father by the Capo of the Italian mafia. To take revenge and destroy the Vitiello empire, he kidnaps the spoiled Vitiello princess to break her piece by piece until her father begs for mercy.Marcella Vitiello, known as the spoilt princess of New York, grew up in a golden cage. Destined to marry the boyfriend approved by her father, Marcella is sick of being treated like an untouchable porcelain doll. She resents the life forced upon her by her family until everything she took for granted is ripped from her. Where she's now, her name doesn't bring awe, only pain and humiliation.
"I think about mistletoe and the dimples on his lower back and - oh yes - how I've seduced him for the government" 'Nick is hot, and cute and a serious book boyfriend material' 5* Reader Review With enemies-to-lovers, fake-dating and undercover agents, The Takedown is a sweet and spicy holiday romcom that is Miss Congeniality meets Mr and Mrs Smith. Perfect for fans of B.K. Borison and Emily Henry. _____________________________ He wants to take her out. She wants to take him down... Sydney's mission is simple: 1. Stop her little sister from marrying a notorious criminal 2. Seduce his bodyguard to gather intel for the FBI 3. Definitely do not fall in love... Undercover agent Sydney is going home for Christmas. She's just discovered that her younger sister, Calla, is engaged to Johnny Jones - the heir to the nation's most notorious crime dynasty - and she's determined to stop their perfect winter wedding at any cost. But gathering incriminating evidence on Johnny isn't as easy as she thought, especially as her biggest obstacle is Nick, his infuriatingly handsome and charming bodyguard! The more time Sydney spends with Nick lines begin to blur. Seducing him to gather evidence was bad enough. But falling for him? Now that's even worse. Soon Sydney is faced with a difficult decision: one that certainly wasn't covered in her training . . . Tropes: · Small town · One bed trope · Spicy · Enemies-to-lovers _____________________________ 'Fun, flirty, and fabulous!' Laura Jane Williams 'WAY TO GO CARLIE. GIVE ME MORE PLS' 5* Reader Review 'A hilarious, smart and swoony joy of a romcom' Cressida McLaughlin 'Enemies to lovers? Check. Check. Sexy spies? Check!' 5* Reader Review 'A masterclass in how to create sizzling chemistry. Five stars!' Lorraine Brown Autorid: Carlie Walker
Quadralite Verso 190 AL Basic is a lighting stand from the basic line of Quadralite Basic accessories. It is characterized by a simple design and compact size, making it an ideal solution for beginners and less demanding photographers who use lightweight portable flashes when working outdoors. This accessory is an ideal base for Quadralite Stroboss and Reporter 200 lamps and provides users with full mobility and freedom of operation in the field, being the support of small lamps. The four-section design of the Verso 190 AL Basic means that when folded, the tripod is only 49,5 cm long, which means that taking it with you, even in the amount of several pieces, will not be a problem. After unfolding, it reaches a maximum height of 190 cm, which gives a lot of possibilities in terms of positioning the lamps. The stand legs can also be folded completely flat, which increases stability and facilitates the use of additional loads, e.g. sandbags. The stand thread is non-replaceable and has a standard 1/4 ”thread. ● The compact size of the light stand allows for easy transport, ● Legs can be placed completely flat, ● Perfect for strobos and reporter lamps, ● ¼ ” thread, ● max height 190cm, ● min height 50cm, ● Transport height 49,5cm, ● 4 sections
