To the world, they were a scandal. To each other, an obsession.An epic love story set in the sparkling, savage sphere of elite figure skating about a woman determined to carve her own path on and off the iceShe might not have a famous name, funding, or her family s support, but Katarina Shaw has always known that she was destined to become an Olympic skater. When she meets Heath Rocha, a lonely kid stuck in the foster care system, their instant connection makes them a formidable duo on the ice. Clinging to skating and each other to escape their turbulent lives, Kat and Heath go from childhood sweethearts to champion ice dancers, captivating the world with their scorching chemistry, rebellious style, and rollercoaster relationship. Until a shocking incident at the Olympic Games brings their partnership to a sudden end.As the ten-year anniversary of their final skate approaches, an unauthorized documentary reignites the public obsession with Shaw and Rocha, claiming to uncover the "real story" through interviews with their closest friends and fiercest rivals. Kat wants nothing to do with the documentary. But she can't stand the thought of someone else defining her legacy either. So, after a decade of silence, she's telling her story: from the childhood tragedies that created her all-consuming bond with Heath to the clash of desires that tore them apart. Sensational rumors have haunted their every step for years, but the truth may be even more shocking than the headlines.Inspired by the powerful love and hate that fuel Emily Bronte s classic, Wuthering Heights, The Favorites is an exhilarating dance between passion, ambition, and what it truly means to win.
Selle kalapüügimänguga saavad lapsed erinevatel viisidel kala püüda ja näidata oma kalapüügioskusi. Üks viis on panna väikesed kalakesed õngeridade abil vaala ülaosale ning teine viis on kalade õngeridadele lükkamine. See tuleb praktilises kotis, seega on seda lihtne hoiustada ja kõikjale kaasa võtta. Mäng töötab Montessori meetodil ja arendab laste käeosavust, loogilist mõtlemist ja silma-käe koordinatsiooni. Toode on valmistatud puidust, mistõttu on see hea valik keskkonnateadlikele ja globaalselt mõtlevatele peredele. Kasutamine on ohutu ka kõige pisematele, toode ei sisalda toksilisi aineid. Toote omadused: - Arendab käeosavust ja loogilist mõtlemist - Valmistatud ohututest materjalidest - Praktilise hoiukotiga - Keskkonnateadlik valik Pakendi suurus: 22 x 25 x 5 cm
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 144, Publishers: Seven Seas, Author: Mitsuhiro Kimura, ISBN-13: 9798893736830, Date of issue: 2025
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 128, Publishers: Random House Publishing, Author: Courtney Smith, ISBN-13: 9780593736876, Date of issue: 2025
Global Literature and the Environment analyses literatures from across the world that connect readers to the impacts of the climate and ecological emergencies. The book contextualizes ecological breakdown within the history of imperialist-capitalism, exploring how literature helps us to imagine and create a habitable and just world. Global Literature and the Environment analyses literatures from across the world that connect readers to the localized impacts of the climate and ecological emergencies. The book contextualizes ecological breakdown within the history of imperialist-capitalism, exploring how literature helps us to imagine and create a habitable and just world for all forms of life.The four chapters are organised according to the elements of the climate system that are at risk. Earth examines Caribbean, American, South African, and British literatures that explore how dominant human groups have exploited soils, minerals, metals, and oil in pursuit of economic aims. Water engages with poetic representations of, and responses to, extraction, pollution, and global warming in the fresh- and saltwaters of Nigeria and the icescapes of Alaska. Air analyses prose and poetry that depicts atmospheric pollution caused by gas flaring in the Niger Delta and the production of pesticides in India. Life attends to the ways in which literature contextualizes the drivers of, and proposed solutions to, mass species extinction across North America, Africa, Australasia, and Aotearoa New Zealand.This accessible and engaging book explores novels, plays and poetry by writers including Octavia Butler, C.L.R. James, dg nanouk okpik, Ken Saro-Wiwa, Imbolo Mbue, Indra Sinha, Witi Ihimaera, J.M. Coetzee, and Henrietta Rose-Innes, amongst many others. It introduces readers to the concept of the Anthropocene alongside perspectives that challenge the assumption that the climate crisis is caused by an undifferentiated humanity. In doing so, the book draws on, and combines, a range of theoretical approaches, including postcolonialism, Indigenous studies, ecocriticism, cultural materialism, and animal studies.
These decodable non-fiction books provide structured practice for children learning to read. Each set of books is carefully levelled to match childrens growing phonic knowledge so children can read them with accuracy and fluency. The books cover the teaching of the Read Write Inc. Sets 1 and 2 sounds with topics including the park and the fairground. The clear design helps children learn how to read non-fiction features including captions, labels and diagrams. The books are part of the Read Write Inc. Phonics programme, developed by Ruth Miskin. The programme is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers and willing writers. It includes Handbooks, Sounds Cards, Word Cards, Storybooks, Non-fiction and Writing books and an Online resource for a fully integrated approach to teaching literacy. Read Write Inc. is fully supported by comprehensive professional development from Ruth Miskin Training to ensure its easy implementation.
'Brilliant.' The Times 'One of Upson's most evocative novels.' Guardian September 1939: The worries of war follow Josephine Tey to Hollywood, where a different sort of battle is raging on the set of Hitchcock's Rebecca. Little does Josephine realise that the man she has befriended in Hollywood is the perpetrator of a shocking act of violence and is being sought back in Britain by DCI Archie Penrose. Together, they find themselves on a trail that echoes Rebecca's timeless themes of obsession, resentment and murder. WHAT READERS THINK: 'Brilliant as ever . . . Thrilling.' 5* review 'Fascinating and compelling . . . Loved it.' 5* review 'What a story!' 5* review 'Wonderful.' 5* review 'I absolutely loved this . . . a thrilling and glamorous read.' 5* review
Mit seinem originellen, witzigen Roman gelingt es Thomas King, das Leben moderner nordamerikanischer Indianer zu beschreiben, indem er den Leser mit hineinzieht in eine Welt, die von den Höhen und Tiefen des Alltags im späten 20. Jahrhundert ebenso bestimmt wird wie von überlieferten Bräuchen, von den Vorstellungen, die Nicht-Indianer von Indianern haben ebenso wie von den Vorstellungen der Indianer selbst darüber, was es heißt, in diesen Zeiten Indianer zu sein.
The Financial Times Guide to Options, will introduce you to the instruments and markets of options, giving you the confidence to trade successfully. Options are explained in real-life terminology, using every-day examples and accessible language. Introducing three key options markets ? stocks, bonds and commodities, the book explains options contracts from straight vanilla options to strangles and butterflies and covers the fundamentals of options pricing and trading Originally published as Options Plain and Simple , this new edition includes: How the options industry operates and how basic strategies have evolved Risk management and how to trade safely Inclusion of new products such as exchange traded funds A glossary of key words and further reading Addition of market scenarios and examples Like all investment strategies, options offer potential return while incurring potential risk. The advantage of options trading is that risk can be managed to a greater degree than with outright buying or selling. The Financial Times Guide to Options is a straightforward and practical introduction to the fundamentals of options. It includes only what is essential to basic understanding and presents options theory in conventional terms, with a minimum of jargon. This thorough guide will give you a basis from which to trade most of the options listed on most of the major exchanges. The Financial Times Guide to Options includes: Options in everyday life The basics of calls The basics of puts Pricing and behaviour Volatility and pricing models The Greeks and risk assessment: delta Gamma and theta Vega Call spreads and put spreads, or one by one directional spreads One by two directional spreads Combos and hybrid spreads for market direction Volatility spreads Combining straddles and strangles for reduced risk Combining call spreads and put spreads The covered write, the calendar spread and the diagonal spread The interaction of the Greeks Options performance based on cost Trouble shooting and common problems Volatility skews Futures, synthetics and put-call parity Conversions, reversals, boxes and options arbitrage Autorid: Lenny Jordan
A stalker who wants to finish what he started. A US Marshal who's vowed to protect his charge. And one woman who is determined to put the past in the past. Flight paramedic Raina Price has been running so long it's hard to stop. To escape a dangerous stalker, she changed her name and disappeared, building a new life with the help of a friend from her time in juvie. It feels good to put her energies into saving people's lives, but because her stalker was never found, she's never stopped looking over her shoulder. And one can only run so far before the past finally catches up. US Marshal Vincent Corelli's job is to hunt down fugitives and protect those who are assigned to him. When Raina is almost killed right in front of him, he vows to protect her at all costs--whether it's his job or not. Together they work to solve the mystery of Raina's past. But someone is out to make sure Raina doesn't live long enough to do it. Countdown is the breathless conclusion to USA Today bestselling author Lynette Eason's thrilling Extreme Measures series. Autorid: Lynette Eason
This book, featuring stunning photographs by Gregory Basco, a professional Costa Rica nature photographer, provides an unparalleled glimpse into the treasures of Costa Rica's parks. Its stunning images and informative text, impart an appreciation for the richness of nature and the importance of environmental conservation.
"This series translates the hugely successful Little Kids First Big Book franchise into field guides that will get young children-and their parents-excited about going outdoors and exploring nature firsthand. This volume explores animals and plants at the beach"-- Companion to the bestselling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, this delightful take-along nature guide helps young children find, identify, and learn about the fascinating animals, plants, and other wonders to be found at the seashore.Young explorers discover a variety of cool creatures, shells, plants, and more at the beach, from crabs skittering across the sand to fish riding the waves to seagulls flying high in the sky. This sturdy take-along guide features:Easy-to-understand profiles of a wide variety of plants and animals commonly spotted at the beach, as well as fan-favorites out in the waves like dolphins, seahorses, and jellyfishVibrant National Geographic photography that brings the subject matter to life and makes identification easyCheck Me Out! fact boxes that provide more information about each creature, including its size and color, where its found, and what it eatsGallery pages featuring various beach environments, such as tide pools and sand dunesCool fun facts sprinkled throughoutSimple text for reading aloud or for beginning readersGames, activities, and tips for how and where to exploreHelpful glossaryFlexible binding for durabilityYoung children and their families will be excited about going outside and exploring the world firsthand with this delightful series. Be sure to check out National Geographic Little Kids First Nature Guide: Bugs. Companion to the bestselling National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, this delightful take-along nature guide helps young children find, identify, and learn about the fascinating animals, plants, and other wonders to be found at the seashore.Young explorers discover a variety of cool creatures, shells, plants, and more at the beach, from crabs skittering across the sand to fish riding the waves to seagulls flying high in the sky. This sturdy take-along guide features:Easy-to-understand profiles of a wide variety of plants and animals commonly spotted at the beach, as well as fan-favorites out in the waves like dolphins, seahorses, and jellyfishVibrant National Geographic photography that brings the subject matter to life and makes identification easyCheck Me Out! fact boxes that provide more information about each creature, including its size and color, where its found, and what it eatsGallery pages featuring various beach environments, such as tide pools and sand dunesCool fun facts sprinkled throughoutSimple text for reading aloud or for beginning readersGames, activities, and tips for how and where to exploreHelpful glossaryFlexible binding for durabilityYoung children and their families will be excited about going outside and exploring the world firsthand with this delightful series. Be sure to check out National Geographic Little Kids First Nature Guide: Bugs. Autorid: Alli National Geographic KIds
Imitación de Cristo de Tomás de Kempis es una de las obras espirituales más leídas y veneradas de todos los tiempos. Escrita en el siglo XV, este clásico de la literatura cristiana trasciende épocas y fronteras, ofreciendo una guía práctica y profunda para el alma que anhela la cercanía de Dios.Con un estilo claro y lleno de sabiduría, Kempis invita a reflexionar sobre la humildad, la renuncia a lo mundano, la importancia de la vida interior y el poder transformador de la oración. Cada capítulo es una meditación que inspira al lector a imitar a Cristo en pensamientos, palabras y acciones, convirtiéndose en un camino seguro hacia la paz interior y la verdadera fe.Obra de devoción y misticismo, ha acompañado a santos, líderes espirituales y millones de creyentes en su búsqueda de consuelo, fortaleza y propósito. No es solo un libro para leer, es una senda para vivir.
Charles H. Spurgeon's Whole Bible Commentary provides an in-depth and accessible analysis of the entire Bible, blending scholarship with heartfelt devotion. Spurgeon guides readers through the Scriptures with clear explanations, offering insight into their historical, spiritual, and moral context.Each book of the Bible is examined with a pastoral focus, delivering practical applications, theological insights, and a deeper understanding of God's Word. Spurgeon's style combines authority, clarity, and a profound love for the Scriptures, making the reading experience both enlightening and transformative.More than just a commentary, this work is an essential resource for pastors, church leaders, theology students, and any reader seeking to deepen their biblical knowledge. It empowers readers to strengthen their faith, enrich their understanding, and apply biblical teachings to everyday life.
I'm supposed to save the world. The last thing I need is an incubus who can't leave my side.After ten lonely years of catching the meteors raining from the broken sky, all I wanted was a little help. Maybe some companionship.Then I gave my summoning a little too much power... and now I'm bonded soul-to-soul with an incubus.He's undeniably sexy. A flirt. The sort of distraction I can't afford. He says he wants my heart-but how can I ever trust that I'm more than a convenient meal?The final meteor storm is coming, and if I can't stop it, everyone will die. If we can't learn to be together, it doesn't just mean lonely nights.It means annihilation."The Sorceress & the Incubus" is a standalone high fantasy romance with an eager-to-please incubus and a slow burn leading to a steamy, happily-ever-after payoff.
Love and Penalty - Eternal punishment consistent with the fatherhood of God is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1860. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
"Integrative Attachment Family Therapy (IAFT), developed by family therapy expert and attachment specialist Dafna Lender, is a powerful intervention approach that addresses a wide array of issues that make their way to a therapist's office: difficult behaviors on the part of the child, such as frequent arguments and tantrums, disobedience, and indifference, and reactive behaviors on the part of the parents, such as yelling, pleading, threatening, and giving up or giving in. Instead of viewing the child as a problem, IAFT addresses the crux of the issue: a misalignment in the parent-child relationship. In this treatment guide, Dafna walks readers through the IAFT framework, providing therapeutic insight and concrete strategies to help families achieve meaningful and lasting change."--From back cover.
Mo travels to Hong Kong to shoot her movie and unexpectedly comes across another ancient book of martial arts secrets in this fast-paced, high-kicking sequel to The Legendary Mo Seto. After rescuing her dad, along with martial arts film star Cody Kwok and the ancient Book of Joy from a big player in the notorious Five Claw crime organization, Mo is on to her next challenge: filming a movie with Cody! Mo and Dax are whisked away to Hong Kong to start work on The Protégés. Its Mos first overseas trip, and she is awestruck by the glitz and glamour of the international film experience. Soon after they arrive, they attend a party at Codys house, where Mo and Dax meet Codys younger sister, Fiona, who appears snobby and cold. Mo is shocked when Codys father gives Cody a familiar-looking book: the Book of Sorrow, a piece in the trilogy of books that holds ancient techniques that have been passed down for generations. She is even more shocked when a thief steals it while the party is in full swing and not even her martial arts skills can stop them! With no leads on the identity of the mysterious thief, Mo recruits the help of a reluctant Fiona, dons her detective hat, and, in between filming, sets out on a mission to find her ancient ancestors Book of Sorrow. Can she find and protect the book and make her martial arts movie dreams come true? Autorid: A. Y. Chan
A 2018 FINALIST FOR THE PULITZER PRIZE"[Hitler in Los Angeles] is part thriller and all chiller, about how close the California Reich came to succeeding" (Los Angeles Times). No American city was more important to the Nazis than Los Angeles, home to Hollywood, the greatest propaganda machine in the world. The Nazis plotted to kill the city's Jews and to sabotage the nation's military installations: Plans existed for murdering twenty-four prominent Hollywood figures, such as Al Jolson, Charlie Chaplin, and Louis B. Mayer; for driving through Boyle Heights and machine-gunning as many Jews as possible; and for blowing up defense installations and seizing munitions from National Guard armories along the Pacific Coast. U.S. law enforcement agencies were not paying close attention--preferring to monitor Reds rather than Nazis--and only attorney Leon Lewis and his daring ring of spies stood in the way. From 1933 until the end of World War II, Lewis, the man Nazis would come to call "the most dangerous Jew in Los Angeles," ran a spy operation comprised of military veterans and their wives who infiltrated every Nazi and fascist group in Los Angeles. Often rising to leadership positions, they uncovered and foiled the Nazi's disturbing plans for death and destruction. Featuring a large cast of Nazis, undercover agents, and colorful supporting players, the Los Angeles Times bestselling Hitler in Los Angeles, by acclaimed historian Steven J. Ross, tells the story of Lewis's daring spy network in a time when hate groups had moved from the margins to the mainstream.
