A spirited and hilarious defence of our most cherished dirty words, backed by historical case studies and cutting-edge research. From chimpanzees creating their own curse words to a man who lost half his brain in a mining accident experiencing a new-found compulsion to swear, Dr Emma Byrne outlines the fascinating science behind swearing
'What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?' The First World War produced an extraordinary flowering of poetic talent, from poets whose words commemorate the conflict as enduringly as monuments in stone. Their poems have come to express the feelings of a nation about the horrors and aftermath of war. This new anthology provides a definitive record of the achievements of the Great War poets. As well as offering generous selections from the celebrated soldier-poets, including Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, Rupert Brooke, and Ivor Gurney, it also incorporates less well-known writing by civilian and women poets. Music hall and trench songs provide a further lyrical perspective on the War. The work of each poet is prefaced with a biographical account that sets the poems in their historical context. In addition, Tim Kendall's introduction charts the history of the war poets' reception and challenges prevailing myths about their progress from idealism to bitterness. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe.Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be a very disabling and distressing problem. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has been shown to be very effective in helping people to overcome OCD. This book provides the reader with an understanding of the background to and principles of using CBT for OCD in a clear practical 'how to' style.
This is the untold story of how some of Germany's top aristocrats contributed to Hitler's secret diplomacy during the Third Reich, providing a direct line to their influential contacts and relations across Europe -- especially in Britain, where their contacts included the press baron and Daily Mail owner Lord Rothermere and the future King Edward VIII. Using previously unexplored sources from Britain, Germany, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and the USA, Karina Urbach unravels the story of top-level go-betweens such as the Duke of Coburg, grandson of Queen Victoria, and the seductive Stephanie von Hohenlohe, who rose from a life of poverty in Vienna to become a princess and an intimate of Adolf Hitler. As Urbach shows, Coburg and other senior aristocrats were tasked with some of Germany's most secret foreign policy missions from the First World War onwards, culminating in their role as Hitler's trusted go-betweens, as he readied Germany for conflict during the 1930s -- and later, in the Second World War. Tracing what became of these high-level go-betweens in the years after the Nazi collapse in 1945 -- from prominent media careers to sunny retirements in Marbella -- the book concludes with an assessment of their overall significance in the foreign policy of the Third Reich.
This is the inspiring story of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, a holy young Indian woman who was converted to Christianity by French missionaries during the 1600s. Ostracized from the Iroquois who had adopted her, Kateri lived as a single woman with deep faith, offering her sufferings and life to Christ. Affectionately known as "Lily of the Mohawks", she was recently beautified by Pope John Paul II. Illustrated.
This primer describes succinctly the range of NMR techniques commonly used in modern research, and explains how these experiments actually work, giving a unique perspective on this powerful experimental tool.
'Almost hypnotically perfect prose' Kate Sawyer 'A thoughtful, tender and delicate consideration of life's choices' Huma Qureshi 'Ashby handles her material lightly and atmospherically' Rowan Hisayo Buchanan When Cathy and Noah first got together neither saw children in their future. Eight years later, they're happily married - and Cathy isn't so sure. With Noah's patience for his wife's ambivalence waning, her widowed mother in a world of her own and her best friend yearning for a second baby, Cathy feels increasingly adrift. Escaping into her work in the conservation studios of the National Gallery, she chips away at the layers of overpaint on a canvas from the collection. Will the discovery of an unexpected truth help her find the clarity she craves? This absorbing second novel from the author of WET PAINT - about confronting expectations and learning to cope with the nagging, complex questions that shape a life - is perfect for fans of OKAY DAYS, EXPECTATION and OLIVE. READERS LOVE SECOND SELF 'This book spoke to me like no other. Loved all the characters, big or small' 'I read this emotive and gripping novel over 48 hours - it's a beautifully written story and I recommend to anyone!' 'A gorgeous novel that pulled me straight out of my ongoing slow reading . . . pretty much read majority of it in one sitting!' Autorid: Chloë Ashby
Written by career coach and founder of career development organisation Ladies Get Paid, Claire Wasserman provides the tools and talking points women can use to successfully navigate gender power dynamics in the workplace. The goal? Rise up and get paid. Filled with Claire's personal stories and straightforward advice, this is a must-read for anyone who wants to take their career to the next level. If you're looking to get a raise, navigate a promotion, or break the glass ceiling, LADIES GET PAID will show you how. Part how-to guide, part manifesto, LADIES GET PAID encourages the self-advocacy and activism that will help you close the gender pay gap and take the power back in your career. Autorid: Claire Wasserman
WINNER OF THE HISTORICAL NOVEL OF THE YEAR AT THE FINGERPRINT AWARDS 2024! *Picked as one of the best historical novels of 2023 by The Times!* 'A creepy, chilling story - another Anna Mazzola triumph!' JENNIFER SAINT 'Chilling and compelling, with echoes of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca' ESSIE FOX Sometimes the secrets of the past are more dangerous than the present... Rome, 1938. As the world teeters on the brink of war, talented pianist Eva Valenti enters the house of widower Dante Cavallera to become his new wife. On the outside, the forces of Fascism are accelerating, but in her new home, Eva fears that something else is at work, whispering in the walls and leaving mysterious marks on Dante's young daughter. Soon she starts to wonder whether the house itself is trying to give up the secrets of its mysterious past - secrets that Dante seems so determined to keep hidden. However, Eva must also conceal the truth of her own identity, for if she is discovered, she will be in greater danger than she could ever have imagined... *** Praise for The House of Whispers: 'Mazzola builds up tension skilfully in a story that flirts with the supernatural as it moves towards a fiery conclusion' SUNDAY TIMES 'This gothic ghost novel will keep you reading well into the night' GLAMOUR 'Utterly brilliant. It's Rebecca meets Winter in Madrid with a sprinkling of Mazzola magic' LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSON 'An atmospheric spine-tingler' HEAT 'Packed with political and emotional intrigue, historically rich and deeply unsettling' SARAH HILARY 'Deliciously creepy' WOMAN'S WEEKLY 'Absolutely brilliant. Gripping, beautifully written and properly chilling' CAROLINE GREEN 'Atmospheric and unsettling' DAILY RECORD 'Beautiful, chilling, and darkly enchanting. Anna Mazzola is a truly gifted storyteller' CHRIS WHITAKER 'A sinister gothic tale' COSMO 'I ripped through The House of Whispers in double quick time' JAMES OSWALD 'A deliciously creepy tale from the masterful Anna Mazzola' WOMAN 'Robert Harris meets M.R. James in an evocative gothic tale' DAVID HEWSON 'A gothic tale of political and psychological terror' GUARDIAN 'The sense of place is impeccable, the sense of danger truly chilling' SINEAD CROWLEY 'A delicately told ghost story set in the bright heat of 1930's Italy. Claustrophobic and compelling' AMANDA MASON Autorid: Anna Mazzola
'A personal, fun and positive book encouraging dietary diversity and NOT calorie counting' Professor Tim Spector, author of The Diet Myth and Spoon-Fed 'Empowering' Hello! magazine Why stress causes weight gain How fasting makes you less hungry Why sunflower oil is unhealthy How cold showers can cut your carb cravings 'If I could give you one bit of advice right now, it would be to take all the energy you're putting into fad diets and put it into becoming the most genuinely healthy version of you. If you've got a plan, you're already halfway there. And now you've got this book, you've got one.' Davinia Taylor was overweight, depressed and unmotivated. She couldn't walk around the block, let alone go for a run or do an exercise class, and she struggled to keep up with her four young sons. In desperation she turned to biohacking to sort her head out - the unexpected bonus was that she lost nearly three stone and has kept it off for years through a series of health tricks from cold showers, to MCT oil, to ancestral eating. She spent tens of thousands of pounds on specialists and Harley Street doctors, trying the most cutting-edge therapies available, only to discover that the true secrets of feeling amazing are very easy and affordable. Start with eating for your mental health, and weight loss is an effortless side effect. Divided into four sections: Mood, Food, Movement and Rest, the book takes a holistic approach to weight loss, reminding you that true health is not just about what you eat. It's Not a Diet concludes with a two-week reset programme to put Davinia's advice into action easily and achievably. Non-Fiction Paperback No.1 bestseller, The Sunday Times, 6th June 2021 Autorid: Davinia Taylor
'Captivating, emotional and unputdownable! Isabel Ashdown's writing is literally mesmerizing' Reader review 'Kept me guessing until the end' Reader review A Plane Crashes. A Family Shatters. The Lies Multiply. One summer morning, a private plane crashes onto the Gale family's hilltop campsite, killing passengers and critically injuring young Albie. His teenage sister Nell watched it all happen. And she's drowning in guilt because she was supposed to be watching him. As Detective Ali Samson investigates, the community reacts with outrage when they learn the amnesiac pilot plans to stay in town. But the crash may be the least of the Gales' problems. Something happened the night before that Nell is desperately hiding. Family fractures widen under scrutiny. Long-buried resentments surface. And it becomes clear that multiple people have motives to ensure certain truths stay hidden. Return to the beautiful coastal town of Highcap, Dorset, in this emotionally gripping mystery exploring how far a family will go to protect their own - even from each other. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty's Apples Never Fall and Lisa Jewell's The Family Upstairs. Autorid: Isabel Ashdown
Escape to beautiful Provence with the dazzlingly romantic new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Veronica Henry - available now! 'Gorgeously romantic, sweet as French pastries and the perfect read!' MILLY JOHNSON 'A delight from start to finish, like sipping wine on lazy summer days' CAROL KIRKWOOD One night to fall in love. One summer to change everything... Over the last few months, Connie's whole world has fallen apart. Her husband's run off with an older woman, the magazine she works for has gone bust and she's having to sell the family home. So when her beloved godmother, Lismay, begs her to help run the beautiful Château Villette, it couldn't come at a better time... No one knows the château quite like Connie. She spent a blissful summer there in her twenties, learning to cook delicious French food for the guests, ironing the lavender-scented sheets - and trying to resist the very handsome neighbour, Remy. As soon as she arrives, it's clear that the château is close to crumbling and Connie knows she's going to have her work cut out. Could it be the fresh start she didn't even know she needed - and will she find a way to save the château, before it's too late? Your favourite authors love ONE NIGHT AT THE CHÂTEAU: 'All my favourite things, Provence, a château, lavender and rosé wine. A gorgeous slice of French life and now I want to go and live there!' JO THOMAS 'Yet another triumph. Escapist writing at its very best, delicious descriptions of food, clothes, the French countryside and - of course - the château itself. Just perfect!' JILL MANSELL 'Utterly enchanting! I was spellbound from the very first page. A gloriously romantic read!' HEIDI SWAIN 'Romantic, moving and sensual, another delightful novel from one of my favourite authors' SANTA MONTEFIORE 'Immersive, uplifting and romantic. Full of Provencal sunshine, flavours and charm' LUCY DIAMOND 'Wonderful characters in vibrant, gorgeous settings. The perfect book to carry readers away' SUE MOORCROFT 'Romance, new beginnings, delicious food, a crumbling chateau and a beautiful setting in Provence makes for a delectable feast of a read!' TRISHA ASHLEY 'Another gorgeous romance from the Queen! One that made me want a château of my own & lots of French food!' GEORGINA MOORE 'Deliciously escapist and romantic, One Night at the Château should come with a warning: it will make you want to move to Provence' LIBBY PAGE 'Deliciously romantic and gloriously evocative of a perfect lavender-scented summer in Provence' ALEX BROWN Autorid: Veronica Henry
More than fifty years ago, a reporter for Guideposts magazine set out to gather information about a strange new occurrence happening all over the country. John Sherrill, a skeptic when it came to speaking in tongues and the baptism with the Holy Spirit, was determined to retain his objectivity while digging out the facts. What he found would change his life. With more than 2.5 million copies sold, this classic work is the story of one man's journey from skepticism to a life-changing relationship with God. Filled with historical and biblical accounts of speaking in tongues, this is also the deeply personal and moving story of how you, too, can walk in the power of the Spirit day by day. Now includes a new epilogue and update on how to lean on the Holy Spirit for unity in an increasingly divisive world. Autorid: John Sherrill, Brother Andrew
Whether diagnosing diseases, performing life-saving surgery or fighting a pandemic, doctors do a huge variety of jobs. Join them in remote research stations, operating theatres, medical laboratories and hospitals to discover what they do and why it's so important. From heart transplants to investigating a crime scene, you'll encounter all kinds of examples of doctors' extraordinary everyday work. And at the back of the book, there's a glossary of medical terms, diagrams of the body's bones and organs, plus information on what to do if you want to become a doctor yourself one day. Autorid: Sarah Hull, Adam Allsuch Boardman, Geraldine Sy
Eloquent Christian meditations on death. Kreeft downplays theology by casting his book in the form of "thought experiments" - i.e., if, for the sake of argument, we grant the truth of Christianity, what insights do we gain? From this hypothetical standpoint he looks at five aspects of death: death as an enemy, as a stranger, as a friend, as a mother, and as a lover. For each of these personifications Kreeft offers a series of tightly organized, pithily phrased, and sometimes quite moving reflections. For his chapter on death as a stranger, for instance, he builds on the notion that the pre-Christian mind was death-accepting (fatalistic), the Christian mind death-defying (because of faith in the resurrection), and the post-Christian mind death-denying. Modern society - and many of its Christian members - cannot come to terms with death bemuse it gives the lie to so many cherished cultural myths: the pursuit of happiness, the narcosis of collectivism, the technological conquest of nature, etc. Christianity cannot simply welcome death as a friend (since it violates our humanity), nor reject it as an enemy (since it leads to a fuller life), so it follows a painful but fruitful dialectic that synthesizes both approaches. Kreeft is not an original thinker, but he's sensitive, fresh, and exceptionally well-read. He writes dense, driving prose that blends vivid exposition and confessional intensity. And he's not afraid of jolting the reader with violent imagery: "Our old body is our hymen; God is the phallic sword; and our body succumbs to death bemuse we are ravished by our Lover." Pungent, potent, unconventional. (Kirkus Reviews)
Do you love puzzles? Welcome to The Ultimate Brain Gams for Smart kidsThe perplexing puzzles for kids 6 to 12 to build problem- solving skills and boost brain power!✓Featuring tons of fun and challenging activities.✓From word search , Scramble words Crazy mazes to Sudoku✓This complete puzzle book for kids ages 6-12 delivers hours of mind-bending entertainment for budding brainiacs.This outstanding puzzle book includes:Word SearchScramble WordsCrazy MazesEasy Sudoku♥Design with adorable Illustrations for kids to color♥Book Feature8.5 x 11 inchesWhite paperGray scale IllustrationsBeautiful cover◆This awesome assortment of brain-stretching games is perfect for friends and families on long car trips, summer vacation, and even just after-school downtime.◆You can play alone or play with a friend in the games-for-two section. There's even an answer key in the back of the book if you get stuck!♥Get copy today !♥
[NOTE: This is Volume II of a two-volume set; each volume must be purchased separately.]Setting the new standard: The SAT Math book that you've been waiting for.The game-changing 1600.io "Orange Book" establishes a new category of premium SAT instructional materials. This groundbreaking text is not a collection of "tricks" or "hacks" for getting around the SAT's function of assessing students' skills. Instead, it meets the test on its own terms by providing comprehensive, clear, and patient education in every mathematical concept that can appear on the exam according to the officially published specifications for the test.Unprecedentedly rich and comprehensive, this text has 850 pages, 22 chapters, over 900 practice problems broken down into 95 unique categories, more than 200 example problems with multiple written solutions, over 600 SkillDrill™ mini-problems, available video explanations to 1,350 SkillDrill and practice problems, and an innovative appendix that links all 1,508 SAT problems across 26 released practice tests to their corresponding topic explanations in the book.Every SAT math topic, clearly explainedOur team spent two years analyzing every math problem on every released test to ensure that we provided engaging, cogent, and thorough explanations for all of the needed concepts.We've got problems......and our problems are going to be your problems. More than 16 tests' worth of meticulously constructed SAT-style example and practice problems with hundreds of fully-worked-out solutions.A 1600.io invention: SkillDrills™Many problem-solving techniques are composed of building block skills, so rather than forcing students to make the leap right from instruction to tackling test problems, we provide the intermediate step of these innovative mini-problem sets that build essential skills - and students' confidence.Instant topic lookup for released SAT problemsEvery one of the 1,508 math problems on the released SATs has been cross-referenced with the topic section where the primary math skill is fully explained, so students are supported for the entire learning cycle.Each volume in the series contains chapters which have section problems, chapter problems, SkillDrills, answer keys, and lists of related real problems from released tests.Volume I (available separately) contains the following chapters:FoundationsLinear RelationshipsSlope-Intercept FormStandard Form/Parallel and Perpendicular LinesSystems of Linear EquationsLinear Inequalities and Absolute ValueExponents and Radicals/RootsIntroduction to PolynomialsSolving Quadratic EquationsExtraneous Solutions and Dividing PolynomialsThe Graphs of Quadratic Equations and PolynomialsNumber of Zeros/Imaginary and Complex NumbersVolume II (this book) contains the following chapters:Ratios, Probability, and ProportionsPercentagesExponential RelationshipsScatterplots and Line GraphsFunctionsStatisticsUnit ConversionsAngles, Triangles, and TrigonometryCircles and VolumeWormholesNote that this is a two-volume set, with the topics divided between the volumes, so students should purchase both volumes to have the complete text.
In May 1998, the US Congress invited the seven members of the L0pht to testify on the state of government computer security. Two years later, that same group rode the Dot-com bubble to create the preeminent security consultancy the industry has ever known, @stake. Along the way, they stood up against tech giants like Microsoft, Oracle, Novell and others to expose weaknesses in those companies' premiere products. Despite the L0pht's technical prowess, the group could not keep what they had built together as money and internal politics turned friend against friend. Look inside L0pht Heavy Industries, or simply The L0pht, one of the most influential hacker groups in history. From formation, to congressional testimony, to going legit and the aftermath that followed. Follow the hacker 'Space Rogue' as he takes you on a journey through the magical hacker scene of the 1990s.The L0pht hacker collective no longer exists, but its legacy lives on. L0pht set the standard for how the cyber security industry now releases vulnerability information. Famous hackers that were once L0pht members, Mudge, Weld Pond, Kingpin, Dildog, Space Rogue, and others have done even more impressive things in the following years. The hackers and consultants hired by @stake and indoctrinated into the L0pht way of thinking have now become giants in the industry. All the hackers who read security information off the L0pht's website, downloaded software from the Whacked Mac Archives, or watched the Hacker News Network and became inspired have changed the world more than the L0pht could have ever done alone. The L0pht's message of bringing security issues to light and getting them fixed still echoes throughout the industry and is more important today than ever. The L0pht's dire warning of an increasingly dependent culture on a fragile Internet made during their testimony twenty-five years ago still holds true. In fact, the Internet may be in even worse shape today. Is it too late to listen?
Bayesian analysis has developed rapidly in applications in the last two decades and research in Bayesian methods remains dynamic and fast-growing. Dramatic advances in modelling concepts and computational technologies now enable routine application of Bayesian analysis using increasingly realistic stochastic models, and this drives the adoption of Bayesian approaches in many areas of science, technology, commerce, and industry. This Handbook explores contemporary Bayesian analysis across a variety of application areas. Chapters written by leading exponents of applied Bayesian analysis showcase the scientific ease and natural application of Bayesian modelling, and present solutions to real, engaging, societally important and demanding problems. The chapters are grouped into five general areas: Biomedical & Health Sciences; Industry, Economics & Finance; Environment & Ecology; Policy, Political & Social Sciences; and Natural & Engineering Sciences, and Appendix material in each touches on key concepts, models, and techniques of the chapter that are also of broader pedagogic and applied interest.
