Pick a book. Grow a Reader This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will bo
'(A] stunning novel that combines history with a fascinating mystery... Enthralling, absorbing and entirely delightful' - Jane Casey A heart-stopping dual timeline mystery, from the bestselling author of The Belladonna Maze. In 1924, Annie, dreaming of a new life, leaves her home in Ballydrynawn, West Kerry, and boards a ship bound for New York. With Irish maids in demand, she soon finds work with the wealthy Cavendish family in their opulent Fifth Avenue mansion. Only Annie knows the secrets she left behind though and when her friendship with an Italian waitress named Elena deepens into something more passionate and dangerous for them both, Annies past rises up to haunt her. Will be she be forced to flee again? Now, Emer arrives at her familys holiday home in Ballydrynawn. Burnt out and desperate for more, Emer has run away from her new life in LA. But even as the village begins to work its healing magic, the past refuses to stay silent. As Annie and Emers past and future begin to intertwine in the shadows of the villages magical Fairy Tree, long buried secrets will be revealed *** Authors and readers LOVE A Maid on Fifth Avenue: An absolute page-turner - Liz Nugent Utterly captivatingSinead Crowley at the top of her game - Andrea Mara 'I highly recommend this book - I couldn't put it down!' - 5* reader review 'Beautifully written... I couldn't get enough of it. Such a wonderful novel' - 5* reader review 'I'm so in love with this story.... emotional, so beautifully written and I couldn't put it down' - 5* reader review
A sampling of extraordinary poems from the Japanese hermit-monk, who belongs in the tradition of the great Zen eccentrics in China and Japan, captures the beauty and pathos of human life, reaching far beyond time and place. Original. Autorid: John Ryokan
The Oxford Reading Tree Green Sparks series explains and illustrates the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals in an age-appropriate way. The series supports development of all reading skills by combining phonic progression with essential vocabulary, as well as extending the reader's comprehension of the issues around sustainability in global and local contexts. This will boost general knowledge and subject-specific vocabulary, as well as promote learner engagement and student wellbeing. The 42 levelled fiction and non-fiction books from Oxford Reading Levels 1 to 6 are linked to subjects in the wider curriculum, as well as to international curricula, such as the Oxford International Curriculum and the IB's Primary Years Programme. The Teacher Handbook includes cross-curricular activities designed to support children's understanding of the SDGs. Selected titles from this series can be accessed through the Oxford Owl eBook Library subscription. Free Teaching Notes are also available on Oxford Owl. The Oxford Reading Tree Green Sparks series will inspire young readers to become the problem-solving global citizens of tomorrow. When problems in the playground are discussed at a school council meeting, Miss Abass asks the council to find out what different classes want to do in the playground at lunchtime. Discuss and Do focuses on UN SDG 16 Peace, justice and strong institutions.
An engaging critique of the science and metaphysics behind our understanding of the universe The James Webb Space Telescope, when launched in 2021, will be the premier orbital observatory, capable of studying every phase of the history of the universe, from the afterglow of the Big Bang to the formation of our solar system. Examining the theoretical basis for key experiments that have made this latest venture in astrophysics possible, Bjørn Ekeberg reveals that scientific cosmology actually operates in a twilight zone between the physical and metaphysical. Metaphysical Experiments explains how our current framework for understanding the universe, the Big Bang theory, is more determined by a deep faith in mathematical universality than empirical observation. Ekeberg draws on philosophical insights by Spinoza, Bergson, Heidegger, and Arendt; on the critical perspectives of Latour, Stengers, and Serres; and on cutting-edge physics research at the Large Hadron Collider, to show how the universe of modern physics was invented to reconcile a Christian metaphysical premise with a claim to the theoretical unification of nature.By focusing on the nonmathematical assumptions underlying some of the most significant events in modern science, Metaphysical Experiments offers a critical history of contemporary physics that demystifies such concepts as the universe, particles, singularity, gravity, blackbody radiation, the speed of light, wave/particle duality, natural constants, black holes, dark matter, and dark energy. Ekeberg’s incisive reading of the metaphysical underpinnings of scientific cosmology offers an innovative account of how we understand our place in the universe. Autorid: Bjørn Ekeberg
"Harvard lecturer and Future Forward Strategies founder offers evidence-based research for revolutionizing business by handing over control to the workers, for both equity and profitability"-- An instant New York Times bestseller!Do you want the key to driving equity and skyrocketing profits? Its simple: hand over control to your workers.Discover 9 strategies to create better, healthier workplaces, grounded in evidence-based research.This revolutionary guide aims to revolutionize the workplace for justice, equity, and profitability by handing the reins over to the real drivers of success: the workers.Based on research from over 1,200 companies, including WalMart, Google, and JPMorgan Chase, this book follows real-world cases from companies where employees evolved from silent contributors to masterminds steering corporate strategies. These cases are the vanguard of a vibrant era in which workers will be the architects of their destinies, shaping not just their own careers but the entire trajectories of their organizations. Her work has quantified the financial impact investing in people can have on an organizationthe first reliable calculation in the literature of talent retention. From this research, 9 key strategies emerged:Centering employee voicesMutualistic working relationshipsIntersectional inclusion strategiesReimaging employee benefitsFrontline leader driven strategiesHire STARSDevelop deep talent benchesHuman capital reporting as a competitive strategyDistributed leadershipThis book goes deeper to show how these strategies are working in the real-world today. When workers have stakes, everyone scores: businesses surge, and teams ride a high they've never felt before. This is a win-win proposition: both management and labor win when you put people first. Autorid: Angela Jackson
This candid guide to sexuality, relationships and gender identity will help you to understand your own preferences and identity in the pursuit of platonic, romantic or sexual relationships. Emma Goodall provides advice on what to do in situations where you feel under pressure and offers guidance on how to enjoy relationships safely.
"Regain the balance in your life! Discover the three powerful habits needed to minimize distractions, maximize accomplishments, and find time to do what matters most. This second edition of a time management bestseller is now updated with 30% new material, including a chapter on sustaining momentum as you develop healthy habits. Real personal transformation requires both the right mindset and skillset. This book reveals how to adopt both while providing the actionable toolkit necessary for lasting changein your time-prioritizing development. Drawing on the authors' forty years of leadership research, they offer three powerful habits that that will help people and teams do what matters most. These three high-performance habits are: developing a written personal vision; identifying and setting annual roles and goals; and consistently doing pre-week planning. People who live these three habits can increase productivity by at least 30 to 50 percent, while reducing stress. For organizations, this means higher profits, happier employees, and increased innovation. For individuals, it means better physical and mental health, stronger relationships, and a greater sense of peace and balance. By implementing this book's simple and easy-to-understand habits, supported by time management tools like a Personal Productivity Assessment, you will learn how to lead a life by design, not by default-you will feel the power that comes with a sense of control, direction, and purpose"-- Regain the balance in your life! Discover the three powerful habits needed to minimize distractions, maximize accomplishments, and find time to do what matters most. This second edition of a time management bestseller is now updated with 30% new material, including a chapter on sustaining momentum as you develop healthy habits.Real personal transformation requires both the right mindset and skillset. This book reveals how to adopt both while providing the actionable toolkit necessary for lasting change in your time-prioritizing development.Drawing on the authors forty years of leadership research, they offer three powerful habits that that will help people and teams do what matters most. These three high-performance habits are:developing a written personal visionidentifying and setting annual roles and goalsand consistently doing pre-week planning People who live these three habits can increase productivity by at least 30 to 50 percent, while reducing stress. For organizations, this means higher profits, happier employees, and increased innovation. For individuals, it means better physical and mental health, stronger relationships, and a greater sense of peace and balance. By implementing this books simple and easy-to-understand habits, supported by time management tools like a Personal Productivity Assessment, you will learn how to lead a life by design, not by defaultyou will feel the power that comes with a sense of control, direction, and purpose. Autorid: Rob Shallenberger, Steve Shallenberger
Anyone can surf, and everyone can be mindful. Mindfulness in Surfing explores how riding waves can be the ultimate meditation. International longboard surfing champion, Sam Bleakley, takes us on a soulful journey across the tideline of his personal and philosophical travels. Through lunar cycles and river surfing to the Taoism of nature, he reveals an acute awareness of what the oceans can tell us about our place in the natural world meditating on one of natures greatest elements and its healing powers. Autorid: Sam Bleakley
Kvaliteetsest põhjamaisest kuusepuidust valmistatud Palmako aiakuur Dan on valmis seinaelementide ja turvalise pleksiklaasiga. Katus ja põrand punni ja soonega laudadest. Kuur tarnitakse värvimata kujul ja katusekate ei sisaldu maja komplektis. Aiakuuri mõõtmed on 370 x 273 x 220 cm, pindala 10,0 m².
Dive into "The Girl Who Changed The World," where Lisa's journey of self-discovery unravels the mysteries of life, guided by her enigmatic grandfather and the secrets he holds. Explore the balance of ancient wisdom and modern insights as Lisa navigates through the complexities of truth and reality, reshaping her understanding of herself and the world around her. In this book, you will:Discover the power of thoughts and actions to shape your reality. Learn the importance of balance between doing and being in life. Explore the transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Uncover the secrets of fulfillment and personal growth. Embrace a narrative that celebrates the influence of feminine energy in changing the world. The Girl Who Changed The World weaves a tapestry of inspiration and allegory, appealing to readers of all ages with its message of empowerment and transformation. This book challenges perceptions and invites readers on a journey of self-reflection and empowerment. Embark on a journey of discovery and empowerment and discover the power within you to shape your reality!
The science behind global warming, and its history: how scientists learned to understand the atmosphere, to measure it, to trace its past, and to model its future.Global warming skeptics often fall back on the argument that the scientific case for global warming is all model predictions, nothing but simulation; they warn us that we need to wait for real data, "sound science.” In A Vast Machine Paul Edwards has news for these skeptics: without models, there are no data. Today, no collection of signals or observations—even from satellites, which can "see” the whole planet with a single instrument—becomes global in time and space without passing through a series of data models. Everything we know about the world's climate we know through models. Edwards offers an engaging and innovative history of how scientists learned to understand the atmosphere—to measure it, trace its past, and model its future.
A new edition of Quine's most important work.Willard Van Orman Quine begins this influential work by declaring, "Language is a social art. In acquiring it we have to depend entirely on intersubjectively available cues as to what to say and when." As Patricia Smith Churchland notes in her foreword to this new edition, with Word and Object Quine challenged the tradition of conceptual analysis as a way of advancing knowledge. The book signaled twentieth-century philosophy's turn away from metaphysics and what Churchland calls the "phony precision" of conceptual analysis.In the course of his discussion of meaning and the linguistic mechanisms of objective reference, Quine considers the indeterminacy of translation, brings to light the anomalies and conflicts implicit in our language's referential apparatus, clarifies semantic problems connected with the imputation of existence, and marshals reasons for admitting or repudiating each of various categories of supposed objects. In addition to Churchland's foreword, this edition offers a new preface by Quine's student and colleague Dagfinn Follesdal that describes the never-realized plans for a second edition of Word and Object, in which Quine would offer a more unified treatment of the public nature of meaning, modalities, and propositional attitudes.
You know that Bolognese sauce comes from Bologna and that carbonara is made without cream. But are you sure you really know Italian pasta? Its hundreds of shapes, its endless recipes, and the specialities concocted in each region?The Big Mamma team of chefs has dug out the family recipe books to bring you the 150 best pasta recipes, along with plenty of tips and anecdotesto turn you into a true pastaio.Get out your rolling pin, gnocchi board and apron, and tutti ai fornelli!
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A must-have for every British cyclist and an essential read for anyone who thinks they know the hills of the British Isles. Cycling Weekly From lung-busting city cobbles to windswept mountain passes that break legs and spirits, this definitive guide pinpoints the roads that have challenged riders for generations and earned their place in cycling folklore. Whether youre a leisure rider seeking your next challenge or an elite athlete chasing records, these are the 100 British climbs you need to conquer. To help you along the way, the guide includes: Maps: with the start and finish of each climb, as well as grid and OS references. Timings: the approximate time it takes to complete each climb so you can plan your trip. Difficulty ratings: from 1-10 taking into account gradient, length and surface, with climbs suitable for all abilities. With chapters dedicated to each region of the UK and complete with a checklist at the back to track your progress, this is a must-have for cycling enthusiasts up and down the country. Now fully revised with more pages, stunning new photography, enhanced climb profiles and extra stats, 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs will inspire you to get out, gear up and ride them all. Autorid: Simon Warren
Stalin and Mao were butchers, Marxists admit... "But Stalin and Mao betrayed the original Communism of Marx and Engels!" "Lenin freed the Russian People and if Trotsky had won the power struggle with Stalin, things would have gone differently". So say the Marxists. But a dispassionate examination of the lesser-known writings of Communism's founding tyrants, things they wrote in letters, documents, briefs and telegrams, indicate this benign view simply isn't true. Comrades Marx & Engels advocated war, slavery, racism, ethnic hatreds & genocide. They mocked justice, freedom, democracy & equality, and had only contempt for the poor, workers, farmers & moderates. Comrades Lenin & Trotsky put Marx & Engels into practice, instituting a reign of terror, assassinations, slavery, mass-murder & genocide. They promised democracy but usurped it & imprisoned or murdered dissenters, opponents & "counter-revolutionaries." They seized food from starving farmers, executed surrendered & wounded soldiers, along with random prostitutes, alcoholics, factory workers, tradesmen, peasants, villagers & ethnicities, with massive deportations of men, women and children to the Siberian Gulag - a prison system begun by Lenin, not Stalin. In this exacting review by historical scientist James DeMeo, PhD, the Hidden History of Communism's Founding Tyrants is exposed, in their Own Words. "Marx Engels Lenin Trotsky: Genocide Quotes" is a must-read book for every thoughtful student and adult, about the false "peace-justice" agendas of the Marxist movements which once again threaten the world's democracies.
