The war on drugs has been lost but for want of the courage to face the fact that the whole world is rapidly becoming one vast criminal network. From pop stars and princes to crack whores and street kids. From the Groucho Club toilets to the poppy fields of Afghanistan, we are all partners in crime. HIGH SOCIETY is a story or rather a collection of interconnected stories that takes the reader on a hilarious, heart breaking and terrifying journey through the kaleidoscope world that the law has created and from which the law offers no protection.
Sails, whales and high sea adventure await the amazing Esme in her third exciting adventure - perfect for fans of Clarice Bean and Pippi Longstocking. Sails, whales, and high sea adventure await the amazing Esme in her third exciting adventure It's time to send the animals rescued from the pirate circus home. Uncle Mac sets sail with amazing Esme and her fearless cousins on a journey to hot and cold and distant lands, from Scotland to Siberia to Peru! It's a voyage filled with excitement, danger, and dastardly pirates who will stop at nothing to recapture the animals.
Designed to help researchers navigate the complex and ethical challenges of working with policy to effect change that is both deep and wide, this must-read book provides guidance on how to negotiate complex power dynamics, learn informing and influencing strategies and the different roles researchers can take within policy networks. Designed to help navigate the complex and ethical challenges of working with policy, this must-read book will help researchers effect changes with meaningful and wide-spread impact. Readers will learn how to negotiate complex power dynamics, use informing and influencing strategies, and play critical roles in policy networks to give voice to those who are rarely heard in the corridors of power.This guide is based on two decades of Professor Reeds peer-reviewed work on the impact of research and his experience using his environmental research to influence policy around the world. It covers the tried and tested practical skills needed to co-produce policy options, based on rigorous evidence and the perspectives of those whose lives will ultimately be affected by policy. Importantly, it provides the tools required to communicate research effectively to policy audiences and collect evidence of policy impacts.Applicable to all disciplines and career stages, The Researchers Guide to Influencing Policy provides the confidence needed to start engaging with policy safely, responsibly, and effectively. It is time to get out of the echo chamber of research and policy elites and to start getting our hands dirty with the messy reality of real-world policy. Autorid: Mark S. Reed
Esther Kent is the second Little Door Debut to be published by Little Door Books. She is an exciting new author/illustrator who uses a wonderful palette of colours and shapes to express this simple story for 2-5 year olds. Its a tale about the magic of imagination, an adventurous girl and a special mother-child relationship told through vibrant, pattern-filled illustrations. Autorid: Esther Kent, Esther Kent
The follow up to the award-winning One Button Benny picture book and the second book in the series. Benny's new adventure sees all the robots having to work together when more aliens arrive on their planet. Once again with beautiful retrostyle illustrations by Chloe Holwill-Hunter. A story about friendship, working together, saying sorry and the uniqueness of us all as individuals. Autorid: Alan Windram, Chloe Holwill-Hunter
Earths history is embedded in its rocks, from dinosaur-trodden landscapes to new plastic-and-rock combinations. How to Read a Rock unearths stories buried in everything from grains of sand to mountain ranges, featuring over one hundred breathtaking illustrations that capture the planets splendour. The book explores Earths layers and landscapes, including caves, diamond volcanoes, ice strata, sand dunes, and lava flows, while also looking at space rocks beyond Earth to offer a sweeping history of rock formation unlike any other. How to Read a Rock delves into the geological past and what it can teach us about Earths future, including evidence of the greening of the planet, the impact of natural forces, and clues on climate change and energy consumption. The book covers topics such as ancient coastlines and coral reefs, fossil fuels, deep earth, natural wonders, the contemporary limestone rock crisis, human-made minerals, technofossils, and so much more. From plate tectonics to interstellar geology, How to Read a Rock is rich with knowledge that will fill readers with a deep appreciation for Earth and the very ground on which they walk. Autorid: Jan Zalasiewicz
Turmeric the Dragon loved stories, especially stories about dragons. The trouble was his parents didnt like telling them much. Stories always ends badly for us Dragons, said his father. But Turmeric didnt believe him, so he set off to find out for himself. Down in the village Pip loved to tell stories. Her absolute favourite ones were about dragons. The problem was they always got her into trouble. After an unexpected meeting Turmeric and Pip find themselves in their very own dragon story. Madeline Pinkerton was discovered working behind the scenes in the Edinburgh International Book Festival bookshop. Her warm, classical-looking illustrations perfectly combine with a wonderful story about bravery, following your own path, and friendship. Madeline is the fourth Little Door Debut to be published by Little Door Books. Autorid: Madeline Pinkerton
Corrina Campbell is the third Little Door Debut to be published by Little Door Books. She is a highly talented new author/ illustrator with a wonderfully quirky style, bringing to life her colourful world. This is a perfect alternative seasonal tale about friendship, love and happiness, and doing the right thing. Everybody loves the stars but have you ever loved them enough to steal them? Not just one or two, but all of them? When a little girl decides she wants a real star of her own she cant resist taking them all. What she doesnt realise is that taking the stars will have disastrous consequences for her and millions of other children around the world. But what will it take for her to give them back? Autorid: Corrina Campbell, Corrina Campbell
Tiny Gardens Bold & Easy Coloring Book for WomenEmbrace the beauty of nature with the Tiny Gardens Bold & Easy Coloring Book for Women! This charming book features simple yet beautiful garden-inspired designs that are perfect for women looking to relax, unwind, and explore their creativity through coloring.Features:✔ Bold & Simple Designs - Easy-to-color garden-themed illustrations, including flowers, plants, and tiny garden scenes.✔ Relaxing & Therapeutic - Ideal for stress relief and relaxation, bringing the calming essence of nature into your coloring experience.✔ Perfect for All Skill Levels - Whether you're new to coloring or an experienced artist, the bold designs are perfect for everyone.✔ High-Quality Paper - Thick, durable pages ensure that your coloring materials, from markers to colored pencils, won't bleed through.✔ Creative Expression - Let your imagination bloom as you choose colors for each beautiful garden design.✔ Ideal Gift for Women - A thoughtful and creative gift for any woman who loves nature, gardening, or coloring.Enjoy a peaceful escape and discover the beauty of Tiny Gardens in this delightful coloring book that's perfect for women who love to unwind and embrace their creative side.
In trying times, the first thing people lose is perspective. This book will help you understand how to gain spiritual perspective even in times of chaos and uncertainty.After a year like 2020, with its deadly pandemic and turbulent presidential election, Christians are eager to know what's next. They want to understand the times and seasons and how to move forward.In this book respected prophetic minister Chuck D. Pierce shows readers how to gain spiritual perspective by receiving revelation that leads to understanding. So many believers read the Word but don't understand what it is saying. Yet Pierce says it is understanding that will give them the perspective that moves them from where they are to the future God has for them. We lose perspective when we try to put understanding before revelation. In this season we are supposed to wait for revelation, and then we will gain understanding.We have a future, but we have to put the pieces together to get there. We have to take risks to get there. We have to grow in our understanding in order to get there. This book will use biblical and practical wisdom to help readers see their lives as God sees them and lay hold of the future He has in store for them.
Zielgruppe: Kinder ab 6 Jahren "Jeder hat ein Talent", sagt Frau Waldmann - aber was ist Pias? Reiten und zaubern kann sie nicht, sie spielt kein Instrument und ist nicht sonderlich gut in Sport. Doch Frau Waldmann behält Recht: Mit Hilfe eines neuen Freundes entdeckt auch Pia ihr besonderes Talent. Eine neue lustige Geschichte mit Pia in der Reihe billi - ich lese zweisprachig! zum Vorlesen und Selberlesen - mit Leserätsel!
(Schott). Originally published in the 1940s, Paul Hindemith's remakable textbooks are still the outstanding works of their kind. In contrast to many musical textbooks written by academic musicians, these were produced by a man who could play every instrument of the orchestra, could compose a satisfying piece for almost every kind of ensemble, and who was one of the most stimulating teachers of his day. It is therefore not surprising that nearly forty years later these books should remain essential reading for the student and the professional musician.
