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An Englishman at War: The Wartime Diaries of Stanley Christopherson DSO MC & Bar 1939-1945
‘An astonishing record…There is no other wartime diary that can match the scope of these diaries’ James Holland
‘An outstanding contribution to the literature of the Second World War’Professor Gary Sheffield
From the outbreak of war in September 1939 to the smouldering ruins of Berlin in 1945, via Tobruk, El Alamein, D-Day and the crossing of the Rhine, An Englishman at War is a unique first-person account of the Second World War.
Stanley Christopherson’s regiment, the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry, went to war as amateurs and ended up one of the most experienced, highly trained and most valued armoured units in the British Army.A junior officer at the beginning of the war, Christopherson became the commanding officer of the regiment soon after the D-Day landings. What he and his regiment witnessed presents a unique overview of one of the most cataclysmic events in world history and gives an extraordinary insight, through tragedy and triumph, into what it felt like to be part of the push for victory.
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An Evil Mind: A brilliant serial killer thriller, featuring the unstoppable Robert Hunter
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER THE CALLERA freak accident in rural Wyoming leads the Sheriff’s Department to arrest a man for a possible double homicide, but further investigations suggest a much more horrifying discovery – a serial killer who has been kidnapping, torturing and mutilating victims all over the United States for at least twenty-five years.
The suspect claims he is a pawn in a huge labyrinth of lies and deception – and he will now only speak to Detective Robert Hunter. These interviews begin to reveal terrifying secrets that no one could’ve foreseen, including the real identity of a killer so elusive that no one, not even the FBI, had any idea he existed . . . until now.
PRAISE FOR CHRIS CARTER
‘A touch of Patricia Cornwell about Chris Carter’s plotting’ Mail on Sunday
‘Gripping . . . not for the squeamish’ Heat
‘A page-turner’ Express
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An Island Wedding (Mure Book 5)
‘I loved this novel and every single one of its characters. Supremely heartfelt, hilarious and heartrending – it’s an absolute triumph.’ Sophie Kinsella
Discover Jenny Colgan’s best novel yet…
Olivia and Anthony are planning A Very Extravagant Wedding at the newest hotel on the tiny Scottish island of Mure. They’re flying in chefs, musicians and something called a living flower wall… and no one is even allowed to think the word bridezilla.
Flora is trying – and failing – not to let Olivia and Anthony’s wedding distract her from planning her own big day with Joel. But the couple have wildly different ideas about how to celebrate and somehow, just when their relationship should be plain sailing, everything is suddenly very hard indeed.
And then there’s Lorna and Saif. The local headmistress and the GP desperately keeping their relationship a secret to protect his sons. But while they’re looking out for the boys, who’s looking out for them?
Three couples. One midsummer’s night. Can everyone get their happy ever after?
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Why readers ADORE Jenny Colgan…
‘Jenny Colgan has a way of writing that makes me melt inside’
‘Her books are so good I want to start over as soon as I have finished’
‘There’s something so engaging about her characters and plots’
‘Her books are like a big, warm blanket’
‘Her stories are just so fabulous’
‘She brings her settings and characters so vividly to life’
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An Unconventional Mind
The aim of this book is for it to carry the same comfort as the staple Shepherd’s pie your Grandma used to make with love, warmth, compassion and mince. Of course, if your Grandma’s attempts at cooking were nothing short of a death sentence or you happen to be a vegan, this analogy does not apply to you.At the core of this book is a hug when no willing hugger is around or a shoulder to cry on, when all shoulders are occupied. Pages of reassurance that say ‘yeah don’t worry, I’ve been there too’.
To some, just a retreat from all the uncertainty and turbulence that life holds…
uncertainty and turbulence that your mildly unconventional brain holds.Or just a provider of entertainment, unaccompanied by the commitment that a regular storybook or biography requires.
Not dissimilar to a beloved teddy missing an eye and the majority of its stuffing or an expensive but ugly looking heirloom of a necklace, this book can be passed down through generations. Complete with your own annotations, doodles, cuttings and stickings, coffee stains, wine stains, tear stains and a sliver of your soul.
An assembly of hopeful anecdotes, reflections on life, nonsensical utterances, short stories, uplifting reminders that feel so deeply personal yet universally touching.
Interspersed between the philosophical thinking and thought-provoking advice pages are pockets of humour, recipes, chinchilla care tips, word-searches……a melange of enjoyable, bite-sized literature.
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An Unexpected Gift (Amish Adoption Series Book 2)
EMT Jenna Zimmerman is happily married to handsome Eli but she feels crushed after having two miscarriages, especially since her birth mother has gotten pregnant after having cancer. But living with Eli’s parents, specifically his mother, makes Jenna’s life stressful, which is most likely contributing to her inability to carry a baby to term.When Jenna gets called to a severe buggy accident, she helps to transport an Amish teenager, Isabella, and her fiancé, Justin, to the hospital. Isabella is a few weeks pregnant, and they’ve managed to keep the secret to themselves while waiting to get married in a couple of weeks. When Justin dies from his injuries, Isabella tells Jenna her strict parents will kick her out of the house once they inevitably discover her pregnancy.
Isabella is part of the conservative Swartzentruber Amish community where strict laws abide. And there’s no way her parents will allow her to keep the baby. So she asks Jenna and Eli to adopt her child. But Isabella’s parents are furious when they learn of their daughter’s pregnancy and the potential adoption. They won’t allow their grandchild to be adopted by parents that belong to the Old Order Amish, a more liberal sect. They demand that Isabella’s child, even if it will not be in their home, be raised under the tenets of the Swartzentruber community.
Jenna fears her dreams of having a child with her husband may be out of her reach once again. As much as she trusts God is faithful in all things, she doesn’t understand why she can’t have a child. And if she can’t adopt Isabella’s baby, and she can’t get pregnant on her own, she’ll never be a mother. Jenna strives to accept what might never be while still clinging to hope.
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An Unfortunate Christmas Murder: A charming and festive British cosy mystery (The Dinner Lady Detectives Book 2)
‘Tis the season for gold, frankincense and murder…
It’s winter in the small town of Dewstow, and Margery is preparing for her first Christmas as Summerview school’s kitchen manager. She’s supported by her wife, Clementine, and is trying to stay focused on the task at hand.
The pair are determined to stay out of the way of the Christmas concert planning that has gripped the rest of the staff. However, they are caught in the crossfire when the stage lights collapse at the first practice, killing Mrs Large, the music teacher.
Mrs Smith, the Head of Drama, is the prime suspect and is desperate for the Dinner Lady Detectives to clear her name. Mrs Smith is convinced that it’s sabotage by her rival, Mrs Blossom, the drama teacher at Ittonvale Secondary, but there’s evidence that points to her own misdeeds. Can Margery and Clementine trust their friend? And when things start to heat up in the kitchen, will they make it out in time?
A charming and festive British village mystery, perfect for fans of Robert Thorogood and Fiona Leitch.
Praise for The Dinner Lady Detectives
‘This cosy crime novel has some hilarious moments and is perfect to curl up with’ Heat
‘A brilliant read! Bella
‘A brilliant whodunnit!’ Closer
‘The plot is great, the character cast is spot on, and the dialogue and humor is so quick, smart, and addictive. Margery and Clem play off one another brilliantly. I cannot wait to read the next book (please say there will be one!!!!!!) and highly recommend this gem.’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you are after a gentle and amusing read, this will not disappoint!’ Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Heaps of fun. I found myself laughing out loud at some of the absurdities and the chaos that surrounded Clementine and Margery.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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And Then You (Until Book 2)
Here’s the thing: I am not—I repeat not—boyfriend material. I’m a good time for one night, and that’s it.
Figures I manage to get myself into a situation where I have to pretend to be in a relationship.
Ah, well. Not much else to do now than suck it up and get it over with.
I’m in. I’m out. I’m done.
But then Quinn says he’s curious.
He says I’m a liar.
He says he wants to see the real me.
Honestly, I can’t run away fast enough after that.
Because he doesn’t know.
Doesn’t know that I’m a landmine.
That he’s trudging so close.
That he’s about to step on me.
And then?
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Angel Pets: Incredible True Stories of Animal Miracles
Margrit Coates is an internationally acclaimed animal healer and communicator. In Angel Pets, she reveals how animals talk to us all the time and shares their incredible true stories.
Meet Rusty, the lost dog whom Margrit guided home using the psychic connection between them; Mitzi, the brave little cat who made the greatest sacrifice; Twinkle, the determined rabbit who saved a girl’s life; Gypsy, the sheepdog with special healing powers; Freddy’s friend, the demon cat who was really an angel in disguise, and many, many more wonderful animals.
Through these amazing stories, Margrit answers the question that every pet owner will have asked themselves: what is my pet really thinking? Offering helpful tips, she unlocks the secret of tuning into and connecting with pets at the very deepest level.
A heartwarming read, this book will change the way you relate to animals forever.
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Animal ABC: a British Sign Language story with the fingerspelling alphabet (Rhyme and Sign Book 4)
‘Having the alphabet signs in both Left and Right hand is a brilliant idea, as well as the animal BSL signs. Perfect addition to any bookshelf – not that it will stay on there for long…!’Snuggle in close, and let’s take a look; What could be waiting, inside our ABC book…?
The fourth children’s picture book in the much loved, award winning ‘Rhyme and Sign’ series from Little Signers Club.
Animal ABC, A Rhyme and Sign Alphabet, explores the British Sign Language alphabet in a way that is designed to enthral little ones.
Inside you’ll not only learn the BSL Alphabet and the accompanying animal signs, but discover the unwritten rules of English Language too.
Find out why learning the signed alphabet is more important than you might think for
- early independence
- life skills
- incredible preparation for literacy and language learning.
Animal ABC, A Rhyme and Sign Alphabet helps to gently develop emerging literacy and language skills in young children.
You won’t need any signing experience to be able to use and enjoy this book; it’s easy to use format will delight children of all ages – but without being too much, too soon.
Supported with sign language graphics from Cath Smith / Let’s Sign throughout, and captivating illustrations from Chris Hammond, learning your ABCs through sign language and the accompanying rhyming couplets has never been so much fun!
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Appassionata: The most fun you can have under a Tenor
The most fun you can have under a Tenor…
Abigail Rosen, nicknamed Appassionata, was the sexiest, most flamboyant violinist in classical music, but she was also the loneliest and the most exploited girl in the world. When a dramatic suicide attempt destroyed her violin career, she set her sights on the male-dominated heights of the conductor’s rostrum.
Given the chance to take over the Rutminster Symphony Orchestra, Abby is ecstatic, not realising the RSO is in hock up to its neck and is composed of the wildest bunch of musicians ever to blow a horn or caress a fiddle. Abby finds it increasingly difficult to control her undisciplined rabble and pretend she is not madly attracted to the fatally glamorous horn player, Viking O’Neill, who claims droit de seigneur over every pretty woman joining the orchestra. And then Rannaldini, arch-fiend and international maestro, rolls up with Machiavellian plans of his own to sabotage the RSO.
Effervescent as champagne, Jilly Cooper’s novel brings back old favourites like Rupert and Taggie Campbell-Black, but also ends triumphantly with a rampageous orchestral tour of Spain and the high drama of an international piano competition.
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Praise for Appassionata:
‘Delicious … I could not put the damned thing down’ Sunday Express
‘A boisterous tale of sex and Chopin’ Tatler
‘Sexy, dazzling protagonists… the humour comes thick and fast’ Daily ExpressRead more
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Apple Cider Vinegar: Natural Remedies for Health, Beauty and Home
Make your own apple cider vinegar and reap all the health benefits of this superfood and its numerous usage for your home and beauty needs!
Download FREE with Kinde Unlimited!This book is the perfect guide to know all there is about using apple vinegar to feel healthier, lose weight, and more beautiful.
Apple cider vinegar is among various foods described in the 21st century as a superfood. Its dense nutritious content, immense healing qualities, and a long list of versatile uses, all add up to create something that to our modern eye seems a little magical. And it’s no wonder that we find these seemingly supernatural qualities so appealing. The inventory of medicine was once much more limited to the natural contents that could be found on the shelves of an apothecary or someone’s very own kitchen.
From immune boosters to zesty salad dressings, acne solutions to weed killers, weight loss juices and air fresheners, the various uses for apple cider vinegar are wide and effective. Here, you will have all of the information you will need to incorporate this superfood into your daily regimen to make your days just a little more magical.
Inside you will learn:
•What is apple cider vinegar (ACV)
•How to make your own all-natural apple cider vinegar step by step
•The many uses for your health and DIY home remedies for common ailments
•How to use apple cider vinegar for beauty usage
•Lose weight with the magic of apple cider vinegar
•How to cook with apple cider vinegar with lots of recipes
•Household hacks using apple cider vinegar in your home
•ACV safetyRead on your favorite devices such as Kindle, IPhone, IPad, Android cellular phone, tablet, laptop, or computer with Amazon’s free reading Kindle App.
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AQA GCSE 9-1 Combined Science Revision Cards (Biology, Chemistry & Physics): Ideal for the 2024 and 2025 exams (Collins GCSE Grade 9-1 Revision)
Exam Board: AQA
Level: GCSE Grade 9-1
Subject: Combined Science
First Teaching: September 2016, First Exams: June 2018
Suitable for the 2023 and 2024 examsFour different card types Revise, Memorise, Test and Practical cover everything you need to revise and test for each topic. Practise in short bursts and mix up the cards to familiarise yourself with the topics and different question types.
· 200 topic-based GCSE revision cards
· How to Use cards include revision tips and games
· Revise cards provide a recap of the key facts you need to know for each topic
· Memorise cards include the most important scientific terms, definitions and equations
· Test cards feature quick-fire questions to test your understanding and recall
· Practical cards allow you to review all required practicalsAlso available for GCSE Chemistry (9780008353902), Biology (9780008353896), Physics (9780008353919) and KS3 Science (9780008398729).
This e-book is a replica of the print title. It is possible some sections of the print book can be written in – please bear in mind that you will need a pen and notebook in order to complete these sections.
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Arabic Picture Dictionary: Learn 1,500 Arabic Words and Phrases (Includes Online Audio)
A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning Arabic–whether you’re 5 or 100!This illustrated dictionary presents the 1,500 most useful Arabic words and sentences that beginning learners need to know. The vocabulary is organized into 38 thematic sections. Each section presents 25-35 words and 5-8 sentences demonstrating their usage. Every word and sentence is given in the Arabic script along with a Romanized equivalent to help you pronounce it correctly–along with the English meaning.
Richly illustrated with over 700 color photographs, this useful language tool includes an introduction to the Arabic script and pronunciation as well as an English-Arabic index for quick reference. Free online recordings by native Arabic speakers are available for all the vocabulary and sentences, so students can learn their correct pronunciation!
This colorful picture dictionary includes:
- Hundreds of color photographs
- 1,500 Arabic words and phrases
- 38 different topics–from social media and WiFi to paying and counting
- Example sentences showing how the words are used
- Companion online audio recordings by native Arabic speakers of all the vocabulary and sentences
- An introduction to Arabic pronunciation and grammar
- An index to allow you to quickly look up words
Arabic Picture Dictionary makes language learning more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all ages–curious kids, visual learners and future travelers.
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Architects of the Apocalypse: The Complete Series (Books 1-3) (Jasper Scott Box Sets)
FROM MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER JASPER T. SCOTT
Architects of the Apocalypse: The Complete Series: 3 books, over 1000 pages, 3000+ reviews on Amazon, and 4.3/5 stars average rating across individual books. For a limited time, enjoy the whole series for one low price.
2069: EARTH IS DYING AND SOCIETY IS ON THE BRINK OF COLLAPSE
We are out of time to save the planet. All that’s left is to watch the world burn, but the apocalypse is about to take an unexpected twist.Alice Rice has discovered the impossible: a potentially habitable world in close proximity to Earth. The media is calling it Planet B.
PEOPLE ARE DISAPPEARING
Detective Layla Bester was about to marry the love of her life when she learned that he slept with her best friend. Now, she’s alone and starting over in the once great city of New York. But the world has more than enough troubles to make hers feel small, and a new one has just been added: people are vanishing, and no one knows where they’re being taken.AND A WAR IS BREWING
Meanwhile, Billionaire Preston Baylor is leading the race to reach Planet B, but competing space programs are heating up political tensions and driving superpowers ever closer to war.Climatologist Bruce Gordon believes an incomprehensibly powerful species sent Planet B to us, but who are our mysterious saviors, why are they hiding, and what do they want? As time goes by, it becomes clear that even if their intentions were good, our own self-destructive natures could be all it takes to wipe us out.
Planet B is an apocalyptic thriller by million-copy bestseller, Jasper T. Scott. If you liked Under the Dome by Stephen King, or Maze Runner by James Dashner, then this book is for you.
Included in this set:
Planet B (Book 1)
Worlds Collide (Book 2)
Apokalypsis (Book 3)Read more
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Ario: Testarossa (ARIO: MEZZO POLIZIOTTO… QUASI CRIMINALE Vol. 12) (Italian Edition)
POTEVA FORSE QUESTA STORIA FINIRE BENE?Nell’ultimo episodio, Pamela scopre gli innegabili vantaggi della dieta vegana, Walter si comporta da vero ventenne guidato dal proprio glande e Ario fa quello che sa fare meglio: si rende ridicolo.
I ricchi hanno sempre un lieto fine? Chissà.
Di sicuro i poveri devono accontentarsi di un costante fine primo tempo.Giunge così la conclusione di una saga capace di indignare più generazioni. Sei contento, Jeff? Niente più minacce di morte ai BOT del servizio assistenza. O forse no. Come si suol dire, nella fine è il mio principio.
Yelena! Prendi la bubba e il lubrificio, si festeggia!
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Art as Social Action: An Introduction to the Principles and Practices of Teaching Social Practice Art
“Art as Social Action . . . is an essential guide to deepening social art practices and teaching them to students.” —Laura Raicovich, president and executive director, Queens MuseumArt as Social Action is both a general introduction to and an illustrated, practical textbook for the field of social practice, an art medium that has been gaining popularity in the public sphere. With content arranged thematically around such topics as direct action, alternative organizing, urban imaginaries, anti-bias work, and collective learning, among others, Art as Social Action is a comprehensive manual for teachers about how to teach art as social practice.
Along with a series of introductions by leading social practice artists in the field, valuable lesson plans offer examples of pedagogical projects for instructors at both college and high school levels with contributions written by prominent social practice artists, teachers, and thinkers, including:
- Mary Jane Jacob
- Maureen Connor
- Brian Rosa
- Pablo Helguera
- Jen de los Reyes
- Jeanne van Heeswick
- Jaishri Abichandani
- Loraine Leeson
- Ala Plastica
- Daniel Tucker
- Fiona Whelan
- Bo Zheng
- Dipti Desai
- Noah Fischer
Lesson plans also reflect the ongoing pedagogical and art action work of Social Practice Queens (SPQ), a unique partnership between Queens College CUNY and the Queens Museum.
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Art Hiding in New York: An Illustrated Guide to the City’s Secret Masterpieces
Uncover the artistic masterworks hidden across New York City in this charmingly illustrated exploration of one of the world’s greatest creative treasure troves.There’s so much to love about New York, and so much to see. The city is full of art, and architecture, and history — and not just in museums. Hidden in plain sight, in office building lobbies, on street corners, and tucked into Soho lofts, there’s a treasure trove of art waiting to be discovered, and you don’t need an art history degree to fall in love with it.
Art Hiding in New York is a beautiful, giftable book that explores all of these locations, traversing Manhattan to bring 100 treasures to art lovers and intrepid New York adventurers. Curator and urban explorer Lori Zimmer brings readers along to sites covering the biggest names of the 20th century — like Jean-Michel Basquiat’s studio, iconic Keith Haring murals, the controversial site of Richard Serra’s Tilted Arc, Roy Lichtenstein’s subway station commission, and many more. Each entry is accompanied by a beautiful watercolor depiction of the work by artist Maria Krasinski, as well as location information for those itching to see for themselves. With stunning details, perfect for displaying on any art lover’s shelf, and curated itineraries for planning your next urban exploration, this inspirational book is a must-read for those who love art, New York, and, of course, both.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Business: A No-Nonsense Guide to Data Driven Technologies
Please note that the fourth edition of this book is now available. This older edition is being “given away” at the lowest possible price.Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Business cuts through the technical jargon that is often associated with these subjects. It delivers a simple and concise introduction for managers and business people. The focus is very much on practical application, and how to work with technical specialists (data scientists) to maximize the benefits of these technologies.
Steven Finlay is a data scientist with more than 20 years’ experience of developing practical machine learning-based solutions. He holds a PhD in management science and is an honorary research fellow at Lancaster University in the UK. He is currently Head of Analytics for Computershare Loan Services (CLS) in the UK. Dr Finlay has published a number of practically focused books about machine learning, artificial intelligence and financial services. His other books, published by Palgrave Macmillan, include:
- Predictive Analytics, Data Mining and Big Data. Myths, Misconceptions and Methods.
- Credit Scoring, Response Modeling and Insurance Rating. A Practical Guide to Forecasting Consumer Behavior.
- The Management of Consumer Credit. Theory and Practice.
- Consumer Credit Fundamentals.
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As a man thinketh
James Allen (1864 – 1912) – British writer, known for motivating books and poetry. The most famous book of James Allen “As a man thinketh” was published in 1902 and is now considered a classic work on the self-development of man.The main idea of the book is that thoughts form a person: noble thoughts create a noble person, low thoughts make a person low. Allen’s books illustrate the use of the power of thought to change human capabilities. During his lifetime, he achieved neither glory nor wealth, but even now his works continue to influence people all over the world.Read more
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Asher: A MorningStar MC Novel
My world as I know it has been turned upside down. Family drama comes back into my life, and I try to distance myself as I have in the past. Fate has other plans for me that I am not ready for. My regrets can’t get in the way of the responsibility I should have never avoided. Not that the bossy woman that was dropped into my lap would ever allow me to shrink away from them again. When the only blood family I have left is threatened, my chosen ones help me protect what I never knew I was missing in my life.Read more
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ASL SIGN & SPELL ABC Alphabet Book: American Sign Language (ASL) (LET’S SIGN)
Ideal for deaf children and children with additional speech and language needs and their families learning American Sign Language (ASL ) together. Designed to promote essential early learning for young children.Fingerspelling is an important and integrated part of ASL and the letters of the alphabet help to provide a direct link to literacy.
Contains the 26 letters of the alphabet, one letter per page with picture, sign with written description and the fingerspelled letter plain and simple.
The contents within represent the most commonly used versions of signs but ASL signs do have regional variations, so please check with your local ASL community for local usage.
Face to face contact with native sign language users is recommended as the best way to learn and the Let’s Sign resources as detailed at the back of this book are designed to support this.
Includes: Handshape Key and Fingerspelling Alphabet.
Signs for: apple, butterfly, cat, dolphin, egg, fish, giraffe, house, ice-cream, jigsaw, kangaroo, lion, mouse, noodles, orange, penguin, question, rabbit, snow, tree, umbrella, vegetable, window, xylophone, yellow, zebra.
Have fun with the test yourself pages at the end of the book, to match words, signs and letters.
Additional pictorial graphics based on the Mulberry Symbols with kind permission.
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Assessing Adoptive Parents, Foster Carers and Kinship Carers, Second Edition: Improving Analysis and Understanding of Parenting Capacity
Assessing prospective adoptive parents, foster carers, kinship carers and special guardians is an extremely complex task, and one that happens within a pressurized time frame.
Currently, assessments draw substantially on interviews, which can generate a lot of information but little analysis to enable professionals to establish a meaningful understanding of parenting capacity. Children with histories of trauma, loss and hurt need to join families in which parents exhibit the ability to be good at relationships, are able to manage their own stress and bond with the child in their care. Now fully updated and expanded to cover the assessment of kinship carers and special guardians, this book combines the latest findings from neuroscience with research on what makes good assessments and provides guidance and tools for making thorough, analytical and effective assessments.
With contributions from leading experts including Dan Hughes, Jonathan Baylin, Kim Golding and Julie Selwyn, it will provide you with the information you need to ensure the best possible chance of placement success.
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Assistant to the Villain: No.1 New York Times bestseller from a TikTok sensation! The most hilarious grumpy sunshine romantasy book of 2023
A #1 New York Times bestseller from the creator of a viral TikTok series about the sunshine assistant to the evil villain and their unexpected romance.
ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, level-headed assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem, terror, and other Dark Things in General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits.
With ailing family to support, Evie Sage’s employment status isn’t just important, it’s vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn’s most infamous Villain results in a job offer-naturally, she says yes. No job is perfect, of course, but even less so when you develop a teeny crush on your terrifying, temperamental, and undeniably hot boss. Don’t find evil so attractive, Evie.
But just when she’s getting used to severed heads suspended from the ceiling and the odd squish of an errant eyeball beneath her heel, Evie suspects this dungeon has a huge rat…and not just the literal kind. Because something rotten is growing in the kingdom of Rennedawn, and someone wants to take the Villain-and his entire nefarious empire-out.
Now Evie must not only resist drooling over her boss but also figure out exactly who is sabotaging his work… and ensure he makes them pay.
After all, a good job is hard to find….
Readers have fallen head over heels for Assistant to the Villain:
‘The slow burn romance was done so well – all the tension and build up with the characters’ relationship had me grinning like crazy’
‘I absolutely raced through this novel . . . I loved this book so much, it was laugh out loud funny, the characters were amazing and the tension was high!’
‘The perfect one-sitting binge read for any fantasy or rom-com lover’
‘Perfect blend of fantasy, romance and laugh out loud writing!’Read more
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At My Mother’s Knee…And Other Low Joints: Tales from Paul’s mischievous young years
THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLER
‘Warmly funny, dry and mischievous . . . Genuine and brilliant.’ Daily Mail
Paul O’Grady is one of Britain’s very best loved entertainers. He is known and adored by millions, whether as the creator of the acid-tongued Blonde Bombsite, Lily Savage, the presenter of the fantastically successful, award-winning Paul O’Grady Show on Channel 4 or the massive hit ITV show, For the Love of Dogs.
Now, in his own unique voice, Paul O’Grady tells story of his early life in Irish Catholic Birkenhead that started him on the long and winding road from mischievous altar boy to national treasure. It is a brilliantly evoked, hilarious and often moving tale of gossip in the back yard, bragging in the corner shop and slanging matches on the front doorstep, populated by larger-than-life characters with hearts of gold and tongues as sharp as razors.
At My Mother’s Knee features an unforgettable cast of rogues, rascals, lovers, fighters, saints and sinners – and one iconic bus conductress. It’s a book which really does have something for everyone and which reminds us that, when all’s said and done, there’s a bit of savage in all of us…
Readers love At My Mother’s Knee:
‘I laughed, I cried, I couldn’t put it down and the characters really just jumped out of the page.’ *****
‘Candid, heart warming and also hilarious.’ *****
‘Wonderfully written, laugh out loud funny and poignant by turns.’ *****Read more
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Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt: The epic conclusion to the Seven Sisters series
THE INSTANT #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
The final novel in the Seven Sisters series is here. Spanning a lifetime of love and loss, crossing borders and oceans, Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt, co-authored by her son Harry Whittaker, draws Lucinda Riley’s saga to its stunning, unforgettable conclusion.
1928, Paris. A boy is found, moments from death, and taken in by a kindly family. Gentle, precocious, talented, he flourishes in his new home, and the family show him a life he hadn’t dreamed possible. But he refuses to speak a word about who he really is.
As he grows into a young man, falling in love and taking classes at the prestigious Conservatoire de Paris, he can almost forget the terrors of his past, or the promise he has vowed to keep. But across Europe an evil is rising, and no-one’s safety is certain. In his heart, he knows the time will come when he must flee once more.
2008, the Aegean. The seven sisters are gathered together for the first time, on board the Titan, to say a final goodbye to the enigmatic father they loved so dearly.
To the surprise of everyone, it is the missing sister who Pa Salt has chosen to entrust with the clue to their pasts. But for every truth revealed, another question emerges. The sisters must confront the idea that their adored father was someone they barely knew. And even more shockingly: that these long-buried secrets may still have consequences for them today.
In this epic conclusion to the Seven Sisters series, everything will be revealed.
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BABY SIGN LANGUAGE BOOK: How to teach your 6 month old baby sign language Today!
Discover baby sign language in just 5 easy steps…
Showing parents how to teach their (6 month old +) baby sign language.
This book includes up-to-date research and information to start you and your baby communicating Today!
When teaching your baby sign language, you can also help prevent their frustration, relieve fussiness, crying, develop communication, boost their brainpower, and further open their developing minds to the art of communication.
FREE…BONUS!… Taken from the author’s second book, The Little Potty Training book
There is a free chapter included, How to teach your child the 5 essential Potty Training Signs, with fast results.
Get simple information on how to teach your baby ASL (American Sign Language).
Also, learn the ONE thing that you must NEVER do!
This is a smart baby development book for your growing child. Designed with simple-to-learn illustrations short descriptions and new techniques.
This book was designed to make signing for you and your baby easy, but even more importantly lots of fun.
Sign language allows your baby to show you some of the things they are thinking, and lets you share some of your thoughts with them.
Get it now! and start communicating…
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Baby Sign Language Songs & Games: 65 Fun Activities for Easy Everyday Learning
Build language skills with 65 signing activities for babies and toddlers
The best way to teach your little one sign language is to make it fun and engaging! This book is filled with easy songs and games that make practicing sign language a playful part of your daily routine with your baby.
What sets this baby sign language book apart from the others:
- Baby sign language basics—Learn more about sign language for babies and toddlers, how it can help support your little one’s overall language development, and how to get started with age- and stage-appropriate signs.
- Easy-to-follow exercises—Discover step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and helpful illustrations with every sign language activity.
- Learning through play—Teach your baby fundamental vocabulary words with silly songs like Baby Shark and fun games like Teddy Bear’s Birthday.
Sing, play, and bond with your little one as they develop sign language skills that will last a lifetime.
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Baby with my Grumpy Boss: A Single Dad Fake Relationship Romance
Getting knocked up by my grumpy old boss was never my plan.
Newly single, I treat myself to a night out and end up naked in a mysterious man’s bed.
When I start a new job as an executive assistant to the CEO of a successful tech company, I’m horrified to find that my boss is the same jerk I just spent the night with.
He tries to get rid of me by making me look inept in front of everyone but I’m determined to prove myself.
I still can’t deny my overwhelming attraction to him.
He’s always impeccably dressed with perfect hair that begs me to run my fingers through it.
When he looks at me, I can feel those gorgeous blue eyes undressing me.
His toxic ex shows up at the office and he tells her he’s dating me now.
I reluctantly agree to this fake relationship, but the more time I spend with this hot single daddy, the more I am treasuring time spent with him and his charming little girl.
As I’m kneeling in the bathroom puking my guts out, I hope there’s room in his heart for me and another bundle of joy.
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Baby’s First 25 Signs: A Baby Sign Language Book (My Baby Can Sign 1)
Learn What Your Baby or Toddler Wants and Needs Before They Can Speak
One of the worst feelings as a new parent is when your baby or toddler is crying and can’t communicate to you what is wrong or what they need. You keep trying different things to soothe their frustration, sometimes to no avail, which then only increases your frustration.
Don’t let that vicious cycle of frustration keep happening over and over again! Even though your baby can’t verbalize their wants and needs to you just yet, doesn’t mean they can’t communicate them to you!
Research has shown that using sign language with your baby and toddler can:
- Aid in your communication with them before they learn to speak
- Reduce frustration for both you and your baby or toddler
- Enhance language skills
- Increase parent and child bond
- Help you learn about your child’s interests and what they are thinking about before they can tell you verbally
Plus it’s easy, fun and rewarding!
Baby’s First 25 Signs is an adorable, bright, and colorful book filled with 25 essential and easy-to-learn first signs. It’s the perfect book to start your signing journey and start communication with your baby or toddler before they can speak.
This perfect book to start to signing with your baby includes:
- Real American Sign Language signs
- Real photographs of the signs with added arrows to show you how to do each sign
- Baby and toddlers most often used first signs, like help, more, eat, milk, and much more
- Adorable baby photographs – babies love to look at pictures of other babies
- Tips on how to sign with your baby
- Resources provided to help you continue on your signing journey successfully
Don’t let another day go by without introducing the fun and rewarding experience that signing with your baby can be. It’s so easy and fun!
Start today with this ADORABLE book that both you and your baby are sure to love.
Want to help a new mom have more fun as a new mom and have less frustration? Baby’s First 25 Signs is the first book in Kim Taylor’sMy Baby Can Signseries, followed by Baby’s Color Signs and Baby’s Animal Signs. These adorable books make the perfect gift for baby showers!
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Bad Blood: An absolutely gripping and addictive crime thriller (Detective Kim Stone Book 19)
The victim is lying under the trees, arms lifted above his head, unnaturally still. His muscles are slack. His eyes are empty. There are no signs of life. But he is not quite dead…When Detective Kim Stone races to the crime scene, there is no body waiting for her: the paramedics are desperately trying to save the victim’s life. But there is something very strange about the way the man was found, his arms raised above his head, his legs spread apart. When he dies on the way to the hospital, Kim is certain she’s on the hunt for a killer… but all evidence at the scene has been destroyed.
The dead man, Eric Gould, seems ordinary, until the team dig into his past. As a teenager, he was locked away for attacking his girlfriend, and Kim suspects he was hurting his fiancé now. Was someone trying to stop history repeating?
Then another man is found on the verge of death, his bones broken to force him into an unnatural shape. The team realise the killer is sending a message – the victims’ bodies are spelling out their sins. As boys, they were both part of a group of six who bragged about their terrible crimes. But they were children then, and when she sees the grief on the faces of their loved ones now, Kim swears to find answers.
Is someone finally getting revenge… or do they think these men are still dangerous? The killer is threatening to strike again, and the only way Kim can crack the case is by tracking down the rest of the six first.
But then a revelation about what one of her team is suffering makes Kim understand why people take the law into their own hands. Do these victims deserve what’s coming to them? Or is there even more to fear from their brutal killer?
Unputdownable from start to finish, Bad Blood is a brilliantly gripping crime thriller with a reveal you’ll never see coming. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Val McDermid will love the latest compulsive read from multi-million-copy bestseller Angela Marsons.
Can be read as a standalone.
See what everyone is saying about Bad Blood:
‘Fantastic read!… gripping, twisty, turny and very VERY addictive!… had me hooked and I loved every single word! What more can I say other than fab, fab, fab!’ Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved this book!!… brilliantly additive page turner!… quite possibly the best crime thriller I have read this year… very highly recommended!’ Donna’s Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Oh boy! Angie Marsons knocks another Kim Stone story out of the park!… So many great twists and turns, and stunning reveals!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Once again I read this in record time and I am lost for words to describe how engrossing this book is!… I love everything about this series… cracking read that I highly recommend!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow, what can I say, Angela has nailed it again… I love Kim and her team and don’t think I will ever tire of reading the next one!!… Edge-of-the-seat stuff that kept me hooked all the way through.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Fantastic… I read this in one sitting, ignoring my family and the clock ticking way past my bedtime. Stunningly good.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wowser! I get so excited every time a new book in this series comes out, and they never disappoint. Absolutely loved this book, binge read it in one weekend. Fantastic!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Positively one of the best series… I have loved Kim Stone from the first book… Oh. My. Gods! Bad Blood was insanely good!’ @our.bookish.reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Absolutely BRILLIANT!!! Kim and her team are back and wow what a return!!… Love, love, love this book!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Bad Girl (Forbidden Love)
ADAM
I’ve vowed to spend the rest of my existence alone. I’ve vowed that I would never touch another woman. Never kiss another woman. Never think of another woman. But she came along and now I can’t get her scent out of my mind. I can’t stop thinking about how her cunt would feel with me inside of her. But it’s wrong. So very wrong. I’m a man of God and I should be scared, right? So why the fuck do I want my niece so badly?
GRACE
My parents were in their own world, ready to ship me off to stay with my recluse of an uncle. A man of God. Adam. He hates me. I know he hates me even when he has his cock inside of me. And I shouldn’t want him, but I do. Forgive us, for we have sinned.
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BadRedhead Media: How to Best Optimize Blog Posts for SEO: 25 Tested Tips Writers Need to Know Now
• Are you unsure how to generate more traffic to your blog?
• Do you feel overwhelmed by all the SEO articles out there (or not even sure what the term means)?
• Do you wish someone could break it down for you in simple steps?Then this is the book for you!
Rachel provides you with her top 25 tips laid out in easy-to-understand language gleaned from her own ten years of successful blogging as well as optimizing and managing countless client blogs. Containing a wealth of information, these tips will help you increase traffic to your site!
Topics include: · SEO terms defined · Specific ways to increase traffic to your blog right now · How to optimize each post for maximum exposure on Google · Ways to connect with readers · How to integrate your blog posts on the various social media sites.
If SEO confuses you, this is a great beginner breakdown for any new blogger, writer, veteran author, and even small business.
Buy your copy NOW and start increasing your visibility!
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Badvertising: An Expose of Insipid, Insufferable, Ineffective Advertising
Jim Morris has been responsible for some of the most memorable ad campaigns in history. He knows best that bad ads don’t just create themselves. Part indictment on the advertising industry, part cautionary tale on what not to do with your ads, Jim pulls no punches to better ad people everywhere.“How many ads have you seen that made you question the intelligence of whomever designed it? Probably too many. If every ad person read Badvertising, the world would be a more intelligent and prosperous place.” —Jonah Berger, New York Times bestselling author of Contagious and The Catalyst
“Incisive and daring, Badvertising is the only book you need to truly understand both the inner workings of America’s ad agencies, and the minds of those who never cease to astound us with both their creative genius and profound stupidity. After just one reading, you’ll never see advertising the same way again.” —Drew Eric Whitman, bestselling author of Cashvertising
How can the ad industry even exist when almost all of the products that it produces fall on a continuum from flawed to failed? What is it about this industry and the process of creating, selling, and producing ads that causes so much advertising to be so bad?
These are the questions answered in Badvertising. A provocative, truth-to-power exposé of ad agencies’ flaws, foibles, and failings—and why they matter to the consumer and to those in the business. Morris, an advertising legend known as “Tagline Jim,” surveys myriad advertising “agents of stupidity.” Hilarious, horrifying, and insightful, each chapter is a grenade lobbed into America’s ad bunkers.
Badvertising is a candid, never-seen-before accumulation of real-world don’ts and more don’ts, providing valuable cautionary tales of advertising’s stupid side.
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Band-Aid for a Broken Leg: Being a doctor with no borders (and other ways to stay single)
Damien Brown thinks he’s ready when he arrives for his first posting with Medecins Sans Frontieres in Africa. But the town he’s sent to is an isolated outpost of mud huts, surrounded by landmines; the hospital, for which he’s to be the only doctor, is filled with malnourished children and conditions he’s never seen; and the health workers – Angolan war veterans twice his age who speak no English – walk out on him following an altercation on his first shift.
In the months that follow, Damien confronts these challenges all the while dealing with the social absurdities of living with only three other volunteers for company. The medical calamities pile up – leopard attacks, landmine explosions, performing surgery using tools cleaned on the fire – but as Damien’s friendships with the local people evolve, his passion for the work grows.
Written with great warmth and empathy, Band-Aid for a Broken Leg is a compassionate, deeply honest and often humorous account of life on the medical frontline in Angola, Mozambique and South Sudan. It is also a moving testimony to the work done by medical humanitarian groups and the remarkable, often eccentric people who work for them.Read more
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Bang Sue Junction: Adventures in Thailand by Train
Matthew Woodward finally escapes from lockdown living to explore the land of smiles by train. Working from a 1928 Bangkok guide book he sets out to explore each of the railway lines in Thailand towards its borders with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia on his very own Grand Tour.At the heart of the story is the station at Bang Sue, a humble junction now next to a vast newly built station, where the old meets the ultra-modern. Woodward’s perceptive accounts of travel mix his experiences both on and off the rails with the bigger picture. His adventures, told with his own brand of quirky observational humour, lead him from moments of near-disaster to railway nirvana.
Nothing beats a ride on Thai train. Join him from the comfort and safety of your own armchair.
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Barbie and the Secret Door (Barbie) (Big Golden Book)
In this magical adventure, Barbie stars as Alexa, a shy princess who discovers a secret door in her kingdom and enters a whimsical fantasy world. Alexa meets new mermaid and fairy friends and learns she has magical powers. Discover what happens when Alexa finds the courage to save the land from a magic-stealing princess.Read more
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Barbie and the Secret Door: Magic Friends (Barbie) (Step into Reading Book 2)
Barbie stars as Alexa, a shy princess who discovers a secret door in her kingdom and enters a whimsical land filled with magical creatures and surprises. Inside, Alexa meets mermaid and fairy friends and learns a spoiled ruler named Malucia is trying to take all the magic in the land. To her surprise, Alexa has magical powers in this world, and her new friends are certain that only she can restore magic to their land. Discover what happens when Alexa finds the courage to stand up for what’s right and learns that the power of friendship is far more precious than magic.Read more
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Barbie B*tch: A Dark High School Bully Romance (Rejects Paradise Book 3)
Cold-blooded murder.
Do I have it in me?
I’ve watched the people I love commit the worst kinds of crimes and within the blink of an eye, I could be just like them. I feel the jagged glass beneath my fingers, but do I have the strength to follow this through? How much of my soul am I willing to sacrifice to make this right?
Nic was supposed to be my rock. He was supposed to be my world until he showed me a side of himself that terrified me. He’s not the boy I once loved, he’s a man who’s quickly becoming the monster in my nightmare.
Colton saved me. Colton keeps saving me, but I don’t know if he can pull me back this time. He has secrets of his own, but they leave me wondering just who it is that I’m falling for.
He lied to me.
With Momma Carrington and the b*tch twins back, Jude Carter hostage in the wine cellar, a killer on the loose, and a secret I never saw coming, my life is seconds away from spiralling out of control.
The question is: Who will be there when I come out the other end?
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Barbie Beach Dress Crochet Patterns (Barbie Clothes Crochet Patterns)
- Barbie is ready to hit the beach after her big movie premiere in any of these new outfits. It’s so much fun to crochet this whole new colorful wardrobe for her summer adventures.
- In this book you will find four patterns to crochet beautiful Barbie summer dresses.
- These crochet projects are all for easy skill level suitable for beginners if you are comfortable working with fine crochet thread and hook.
- Bonus! Each pattern includes a video tutorial for extra help with special stitches.
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Barbie Chang
“With astringent understatement and wry economy, with nuance and intelligence and an enviable command of syntax and poetic line, Victoria Chang dissects the venerable practices of cultural piety and self-regard. She is a master of the thumbnail narrative. She can wield a dark eroticism. She is determined to tackle subject matter that is not readily subdued to the proportions of lyric. Her talent is conspicuous.”—Linda Gregerson
“Chang’s voice is equal parts searing, vulnerable, and terrified.”—American Poets
Barbie Chang, Victoria Chang explores racial prejudice, sexual privilege, and the disillusionment of love through a reimagining of Barbie—perfect in the cultural imagination yet repeatedly falling short as she pursues the American dream.This energetic string of linked poems is full of wordplay, humor, and biting social commentary involving the quote-unquote speaker, Barbie Chang, a disillusioned Asian-American suburbanite. By turns woeful and passionate, playful and incisive, these poems reveal a voice insisting that “even silence is not silent.”
From “Barbie Chang Lives”:
Barbie Chang lives on Facebook has
a house on Facebook
street so she can erase herself Facebook
is a country with
no trees it allows her to believe people
love her don’t
want to cover her Barbie Chang . . .Victoria Chang is the author of three previous poetry books. In 2013, she won the PEN Center USA Literary Award and a California Book Award. Chang teaches poetry at Chapman University and lives in Southern California.
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