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Koi Fish Mastery 101: Everything You Need to Know About Owning, Nurturing, and Breeding Koi Fish
Are you ready to embark on a journey of wonder and mastery? Welcome to “Koi Fish Mastery 101,” where you’ll unlock the secrets of these mesmerizing aquatic wonders.
Within the pages of this immersive guide, you’ll be transported into the serene world of Koi, where beauty and grace dance beneath the water’s surface. Discover the art of selecting and caring for these living jewels, from understanding their hierarchy to designing picturesque pondscapes that become living works of art. Owning, Nurturing, Breeding, and More!
If you’re ready to embark on a journey of aquatic mastery and unlock the secrets of Koi-keeping excellence, then this is the book for you. “Koi Fish Mastery 101” invites you to join the ranks of those who have transformed their ponds into showcases of nature’s artistry. Dive in and let the adventure begin!
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Technicals: Non-Standard Tactical Vehicles from the Great Toyota War to modern Special Forces (New Vanguard)
Over the last 30 years, the ‘technical’ or armed pick-up truck has become arguably the most ubiquitous military land vehicle of modern warfare.
Harking back to the armed Jeeps and Chevrolet trucks of the SAS and Long Range Desert Group in North Africa in World War II, the world’s first insurgent technicals were those of the Sahrawi People’s Liberation Army in Algeria in the late 1970s, followed by the Chadian use of technical in the so-called Toyota War against Libya. Since then, technicals have seen use in Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya, as well as being used by Western and Russian Special Forces.
Fully illustrated with commissioned artwork and providing rigorous analysis, this is the first history of how this deceptively simple fighting vehicle has been used and developed in conflicts worldwide.
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Communication Skills For Dummies
The key to perfecting your communication strategyGreat communication skills can make all the difference in your personal and professional life, and expert author Elizabeth Kuhnke shares with you her top tips for successful communication in any situation.
Packed with advice on active listening, building rapport with people, verbal and non-verbal communication, communicating using modern technology, and lots more, Communication Skills For Dummies is a comprehensive communication resource no professional should be without!
- Get ahead in the workplace
- Use effective communication skills to secure that new job offer
- Convince friends and family to support you on a new venture
Utilising a core of simple skills, Communication Skills For Dummies will help you shine―in no time!
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Fermenting For Dummies
Fermenting For Dummies (9781119594208) was previously published as Fermenting For Dummies (9781118615683). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.
Want to ferment at home? Easy.
Fermentation is what makes foods like beer, pickles, and sauerkraut delicious—and nutritious. Fermented foods are chock-full of probiotics that aid in digestive and overall health. In addition, the fermentation process also has been shown to add nutrients to food, making already nutritious food even better! Fermenting For Dummies provides step-by-step information for cooks, homesteaders, farmers, and food lovers of any kind who want to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for arguably the oldest form of food preservation.
Fermenting For Dummies gives you the scoop on the fermenting process, the tools and ingredients you’ll need to get started, and 100+ recipes for fermenting at home. So what are you waiting for?
- Shows you how to ferment vegetables, including slaw-style, pickles, and kimchee
- Covers how to ferment dairy into yogurt, kefir, cheese, and butter
- Explains how to ferment fruits, from lemons to tomatoes, and how to serve them
- Details how to ferment beverages, including mead, beer, kombucha, vinegar, and more
If you’re interested in preserving food using this ancient method, Fermenting For Dummies has everything you need to get started.
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White Holes: Inside the Horizon
A mesmerizing trip to the strange new world of white holes, from Carlo Rovelli, the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics
Let us journey into the heart of a black hole. Let us slip beyond its boundary, the horizon, and tumble – on and on – down this crack in the universe. As we plunge, we’ll see geometry fold, we’ll feel the equations draw tight around us. Eventually, we’ll pass it: the remains of a star, deep and dense and falling further far. And then – the bottom. Where time and space end, and the white hole is born . . .
With lightness and magic, here Carlo Rovelli traces the ongoing adventure of his own cutting-edge research, of the uncertainty and joy of going where we’ve not yet been. Guiding us to the edge of theory and experiment, he invites us to go beyond, to experience the fever and the disquiet of science. Here is the extraordinary life of a white hole.
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The Age of Cats: From the Savannah to Your Sofa, the secret life and evolutionary history of the cat
The past, present and future of the world’s most popular and beloved pet, from a leading evolutionary biologist and great cat lover.
‘Engaging and wide-ranging … The Age of Cats is a readable and informed exploration of the wildcat that lurks within Fluffy’ Washington Post
Why don’t lions meow? Why does my cat leave a dead mouse at my feet? And why is a pet ocelot a bad idea?
Jonathan B. Losos unravels the secrets of the cat using all the tools of modern technology, from GPS tracking (you’ll be amazed where they roam) and genomics (what is your so-called Siamese cat, really?) to forensic archaeology. He tells the story of the cat’s domestication (if you can call it that) and gives us a cat’s-eye view of the world today. Along the way we also meet their wild cousins, whose behaviours are eerily similar to even the sweetest of house cats.
Drawing on his own research and life in his multi-cat household, Losos deciphers complex science and history and explores how selection, both natural and artificial, over the millennia has shaped the contemporary cat.
Yet the cat, ever a predator, still seems to have only one paw out of the wild, and readily reverts to its feral ways as it occupies new habitats around the world. Looking ahead, this charming and intelligent book suggests what the future may hold for the special bond between Felis catus and Homo sapiens.
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Blowfish’s Oceanopedia: 291 Extraordinary Things You Didn’t Know About the Sea
A New Scientist Gift Pick 2017 From luminous squid to invisible plankton, from sandy shorelines to the bone-crushing pressure of the deep, marine conservationist Tom “The Blowfish” Hird takes us on an incredible journey revealing what lurks beneath the waves. A treasure chest of fascinating facts, full-colour photos and vintage line drawings, Blowfish’s Oceanopedia is a stunningly beautiful guide to all we know about our oceans and the weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit them.Read more
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Anatomy & Physiology Made Easy: An Illustrated Study Guide for Students To Easily Learn Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology Made Easy – Includes Over 300+ Illustrations!
Tell me, would you like to…
- Eliminate the confusing brick-like anatomy books from your life?
- Understand anatomy in a simple manner?
- Crush your exams like nothing?
The human body is the most complicated and most complex machine on earth. Now, imagine how many systems, organs, and functions you need to learn if you want to ace your physiology and anatomy classes. That’s an insane amount of information!
To master these things, you have to be familiar with the different terms and also learn how each of them works.
The problem with the old Physiology and Anatomy books is that they’re written like an ancient language.
The way that Anatomy and Physiology has been taught for many years hasn’t changed a bit. The problem is not with you, but the resources you use to learn. You need a book that provides you with the complete information on the human body without it feeling like reading from a scroll.
Luckily for you, this book explains everything you need to know about the human body in simple words! In this book Anatomy & Physiology Made Easy, you will learn all of the necessary information without all the complications. Packed with complete body systems, illustrations, and simple explanations, this book is the ideal resource to help you learn about Anatomy and Physiology the fast way!
Here’s what you’ll get:
- 300 Custom-Made Illustrations: It’s easier to understand how the human body works through custom-made illustrations to make these concepts come to life!
- Easy to Understand Concepts: Learning complicated body structures and functions is now made easy with these simplified explanations and discussions!
- Comprehensive Terminology and Functions: Explore the body’s systems and understand how each of them functions from head to toe!
Whether you’re a struggling student, an aspiring medical practitioner, or an aspiring fitness professional, this book gives you the necessary knowledge you need to excel in class!
Written in a way that is easily understood and loaded with amazing illustrations, Anatomy & Physiology Made Easy is your guide to a fantastic voyage of the human body!
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KS3 Maths Higher Level All-in-One Complete Revision and Practice: Ideal for Years 7, 8 and 9 (Collins KS3 Revision)
Level: KS3
Subject: Maths (Higher level)Complete revision and practice covering the KS3 course
This all-in-one KS3 Maths study and practice book is your one-stop shop for KS3 Maths! Excellent value for money, it combines a full revision guide and workbook in one book.
Clear and concise revision notes, plus seven practice opportunities for every topic. For even more practice QR codes link directly from the topics in the revision guide to online interactive quick recall quizzes and to worked solution videos in the workbook.
- quick tests to check understanding
- end of topic practice questions
- topic review questions later in book
- mixed practice questions at end of book
- online quick recall quizzes for every topic
- online video solutions for every topic
- free Q&A flash cards to download online
- more topic-by-topic practice and mixed practice questions in the added workbook!
- now with free ebook – visit collins.co.uk/ebooks and follow the step-by-step instructions
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Animal Facts For Sharp Minds: Random But Mind-Blowing Facts About Animals | Lions, Tigers, Dolphins, Snakes, Dogs, Cats, Parrots, Dinosaurs, Many More | For Kids, Teens, Adults,…
“Animal Facts for Sharp Minds” is the ultimate guide for animal enthusiasts looking to expand their knowledge. This book is filled with fascinating facts and captivating insights that will leave readers amazed. This book covers everything from the intelligence of dolphins to the hunting skills of lions. The easy-to-read format and engaging content make it perfect for both adults and children. Whether you’re a nature lover or just looking for a fun read, “Animal Facts for Sharp Minds” will delight and educate you. Place your today and discover the fantastic world of animals like never before!Guaranteed to surprise and amaze even the sharpest minds. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves to learn about animals.
Inside the Book:
- Discover incredible facts about mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and marine life from all corners of the globe.
- Unravel the mysteries of the animal kingdom with insights into their adaptive traits and extraordinary capabilities.
- Encounter the diverse habitats and ecosystems that support a wide array of fascinating species.
- Delve into lesser-known facts that will leave even seasoned animal enthusiasts in awe.
- Perfect for readers of all ages, from young animal lovers to lifelong learners seeking a deeper appreciation of the natural world.
- Stunning colorful photography that brings captivating creatures to life.
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My Revision Notes: OCR GCSE (9-1) Business Second Edition
– Consolidate knowledge with clear, focused and relevant content coverage, based on what examiners are looking for
– Develop understanding with self-testing – our regular ‘Now test yourself,’ tasks and answers will help commit knowledge to memory
– Improve technique through exam-style practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid
– Plan and manage a successful revision programme with our topic-by-topic planner, new exam breakdown feature, user-friendly definitions throughout and questions and answers onlineRead more
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Aiming for an A in A-level Business
Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas
Level: A-level
Subject: Business
First teaching: September 2015
First exams: Summer 2017Master the skills you need to set yourself apart and hit the highest grades; this year-round course companion develops the higher-order thinking skills that top-achieving students possess, providing step-by-step guidance, examples and tips for getting an A grade.
Written by experienced author and teacher Phil Waterhouse, Aiming for an A in A-level Business:
Helps you develop the ‘A grade skills’ of analysis, evaluation, creation and application
Takes you step by step through specific skills you need to master in A-level Business, so you can apply these skills and approach each exam question as an A/A* candidate
Clearly shows how to move up the grades with sample responses annotated to highlight the key features of A/A* answers
Helps you practise to achieve the levels expected of top-performing students, using in-class or homework activities and further reading tasks that stretch towards university-level study
Perfects exam technique through practical tips and examples of common pitfalls to avoid
Cultivates effective revision habits for success, with tips and strategies for producing and using revision resources
Supports all exam boards, outlining the Assessment Objectives for reaching the higher levels under the AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC/Eduqas specifications.
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The Worst Cars Ever Sold
They don’t make ‘bad’ cars any more, right? Well, maybe not, but there have been some real clunkers in years gone by, and this is the first book to celebrate them in all their awful glory. In this new edition, Giles Chapman presents to you “The Worst Cars Ever Sold”, containing hundreds of rare pictures of these unreliable, rusty, hideous-looking and just plain mad machines, and thousands of fascinating and entertaining facts about them – some will surprise you, others you’ll be all too familiar with. This book will take you back in time to when the family jalopy never failed to let you down, or that banger you bought from the local paper revealed its true character the moment you drove it – behold the worst cars ever sold and enjoy!
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The Big Book of Car Trivia: More 1,200 funny stories and amazing facts about cars
What did George Michael crash into while driving past a Gay Pride parade? What percentage of Americans wash their car every week? Which car marque launched its own cotton branded face mask? How do you take a corner sideways? What supercar has ten radiators? During what motoring emergency are you advised to burn your CDs? Which part of a car contains more germs than a toilet seat?After breaking the world record for driving to the most countries in one day and driving from Land’s End to John O’Groats in a car that cost £50, former Top Gear and Jeremy Clarkson backroom writer and researcher Simon Heptinstall has compiled one of the biggest and best collections of international car trivia ever collected by him.It’s the best way to discover more than 1,200 funny stories and amazing facts about cars, motoring and drivers across the world and through the ages. The other way is to spend years looking them up on the internet and in libraries.Read more
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The End Of Science: Facing The Limits Of Knowledge In The Twilight Of The Scientific Age
As a writer for SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, John Horgan has an unsurpassed window on contemporary science, routinely interviewing the scientific geniuses of our times, scientists such as Richard Dawkins, Murray Gell-Mann, Stephen Hawking, Karl Popper and Noam Chomsky. In THE END OF SCIENCE, Horgan displays his genius for getting these larger-than-life figures to be human, whilst also encouraging them to confront the very limits of knowledge. Have the big questions all been answered? Has all the knowledge worth pursuing become known? Will there be a final ‘theory of everything’ that signals the end? Horgan extracts surprisingly candid answers to these and other delicate questions as he discusses God, Star Trek, superstrings, quarks, consciousness and numerous other topics. In a time where scientific rationality is under fire from every quarter, THE END OF SCIENCE is a witty, thoughtful, profound and entertaining narrative which serves as both a critique of and a homage to modern science.Read more
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A-Minute-A-Day Mental Maths 3rd Edition [UK}: 42 Photocopiable One Minute Challenges to Improve Mental Maths Skills
A-MINUTE-A-DAY is a series of three *precision- teaching based books, [Phonics. Mental Maths and High Frequency Words], which aim to improve basic reading and mental maths skills, in a challenging yet fun way. The books contain photocopiable games, each one focusing upon a specific group of letters, words or numbers. The aim of each game is for the child to give 30 correct verbal responses within 1 minute. NO WRITING SKILLS ARE REQUIRED. The games may be used by a teacher or parent to provide intensive practice in specific areas. Each page may be used repeatedly by the child for practice both in school and at home, and progress assessed by the teacher in just A-MINUTE-A-DAY. This approach has at its roots, a method known as *precision- teaching, which, since its inception in 1964, has been adopted by an ever increasing number of teachers, and its proven success in both mainstream and special needs education is indisputable. The value of precision- teaching lies in identifying a specific area of need for a particular child, followed by a daily period of teaching, testing and evaluating progress. Normally, this process would take around 10-15 minutes of completely undivided attention for a particular child. Whilst this can be considered a short enough period to offer any child, for a teacher without ancillary support and with multiple children requiring similar help, it can often be impossible to achieve. A-MINUTE-A-DAY offers a new methodology, which, by engaging parents as partners, enables teachers to offer their pupils tailored, systematic practice and monitoring of progress on a daily basis, whilst drastically reducing the amount of teacher involvement, ie it is a TEACHER TIMESAVER. Included at the end of each book are three content free games, which may be used by the teacher to create additional questions to suit an individual child, or to offer a game with high repetition for children who learn at a slower rate.Read more
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Quantum Physics for Beginners: The Layman’s Guide to Understand How Everything Works. Look Into The Mind-blowing Secrets of Science in a Comprehensible Way, From String Theory…
Updated New 2024 Edition
The must-have guide to learning the basics, history, and most advanced progress of Quantum Physics, even if you have never studied it or are just starting out.
✔ Do you want to know the basic principles that govern all the reality around you?
✔ Would you like to know how your everyday habits are affected by quantum physics laws?
✔ Are you fascinated by knowing the mysteries of quantum physics, but you really don’t know where to begin?
Well, you have just found the starting point of your journey: if you want answers to these questions in a simple and understandable way this is the book for you.
Nothing is more fascinating than understanding how our universe works, and what’s in the creases of reality. Quantum Physics can give us all the answers that we as humans have always looked for: where our Universe comes from? Is there anything beyond who we are, here and now? What’s the role of computers in human evolution?
When science found itself at a dead stop, Quantum Physics came in help to reveal those secrets of reality we had never been able to understand before.
And I’m not only talking about the big mysteries of the universe, or the minuscule realm of atoms, but also simple events regarding our daily routine. For example, did you know that you continually make use of a Quantum Physics principle to smell a flower… or a rotten egg?? Inside this book, I’ll show you how!
The good news is that understanding all this doesn’t have to be complicated. Inside this guide, I will give you all the tools you need to start to learn the key “principles of everything” in a way that is as accessible as it can get.
Among the many interesting topics, you will discover:
- THE TRUTH about Quantum Physics. What it is, how the scientific community came to discover its principles and why
- THE BIG DIFFERENCE between the classical physics paradigms and quantum physics
- THE 4 PRINCIPLES of the quantum field, the cornerstones of existence
- QUANTUM MAGIC: the entanglement and tunneling to defy your usual physics
- QUANTUM COMPUTING, or the new evolution of mankind
- STRING THEORY, or the explanation of everything there was, is, and will
- QUANTUM PHYSICS IN YOUR LIFE: you’d be surprised to know that everyday objects like a toaster make use of quantum physics principles to work
And much more!
This book explains the most critical concepts of quantum physics in a clear and straightforward way without feeling overwhelmed by complex math!
Are you ready for a journey into the limitless world of existence?
Click on “Buy Now” and order your copy to start finding out some of the most mind-blowing discoveries of modern science!
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My Revision Notes: NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Fitness, Second Edition
Set students on track to achieve the best grade possible with My Revision Notes.
Our clear and concise approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide that can be relied on to build both knowledge and confidence.
My Revision Notes for NCFE Level 1/2 in Health and Fitness will help students:
– Consolidate knowledge with clear, concise and relevant content coverage, based on what examiners are looking for
– Extend understanding with our regular ‘Now Test Yourself’, tasks and answers
– Improve technique through our increased exam support, including exam-style practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid
– Identify key connections between topics and subjects with our ‘Making Links’ focus and further ideas for follow-up and revision activities
– Plan and manage a successful revision programme with our topic-by-topic planner, new skills checklist and exam breakdown features, user-friendly definitions and glossaryRead more
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My Revision Notes: NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Engineering
Set students on track to achieve the best grade possible with My Revision Notes.
Our clear and concise approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide that can be relied on to build both knowledge and confidence.
My Revision Notes for NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Engineering will help students:
– Consolidate knowledge with clear, concise and relevant content coverage, based on what examiners are looking for
– Reinforce understanding with our regular ‘Now Test Yourself’, tasks and answers
– Check and review knowledge and skills with revision activities that encourage note-taking and include real-world scenarios
– Improve technique through our increased exam support, including exam-style practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid
– Plan and manage a successful revision programme with our topic-by-topic planner, and exam breakdown features, user-friendly definitions and glossaryRead more
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Thermodynamic and Transport Properties of Fluids
The fifth edition has been issued to incorporate two new tables – Data of Refrigerant 134a and a table containing for selected substances, molar enthalpies and molar Gibbs functions of formation, Equilibirum constants of formation, as well as molar heat capacities and absolute entropies.Read more
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The Cold War
A brilliantly arresting historical work, John Lewis Gaddis’s The Cold War takes us as never before to the time when the world stood on the brink of destruction.
In 1945 war came to an end. But a whole new terror was only just beginning…
Here is the truth behind every spy thriller you’ve read: why America and the Soviet Union became locked in a deadly stalemate; how close we came to nuclear catastrophe; what was really going on in the minds of leaders from Stalin to Mao Zedong, Ronald Reagan to Mikhail Gorbachev, how secret agents plotted and East German holidaymakers helped the Berlin Wall fall. It is a story of crisis talks and subterfuge, tyrants and power struggles – and of ordinary people changing the course of history.
‘Gripping’
Len Deighton‘Superb … brimful of racy incident’
Independent on Sunday‘A lively and readable history’
The Times‘Force 9 on the Richter scale’
SpectatorJohn Lewis Gaddis is the Robert A. Lovett Professor of History at Yale University, and ‘the dean of cold war historians’ (The New York Times). He is the author of numerous books, including Security and the American Experience, the book recently pressed on his cabinet and senior security staff by President Bush.
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The Nurse’s Clinical Skills Pocketbook
This pocket-sized book is an ideal reference for nursing students. It puts the facts at your fingertips, giving you immediate access to 50 different clinical procedures.
- Handy checklists covering the things to consider before starting the procedure
- Clear instructions guide you step-by-step through the skill
- All fields of practice included to ensure your care is person-centred
Whether revising for an OSCE, preparing for a new clinical placement or looking for a clear description of how to perform a certain task, this book will become a trusted companion and daily reference as your practice experience steadily grows.
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HUMAN ANATOMY FOR KIDS: Discover the human body – book for children and teens (SCIENCE BOOKS FOR KIDS)
HUMAN ANATOMY FOR KIDS
Discover the human body and how it works !
Fully illustrated – Easy to read.- Explore the cells, the skeleton, the muscles and the different organs.
- Discover how the eyes or the heart work, what the role of the liver is, and how neurons communicate with each other.
- Learn the names of the different bones and the components of our blood.
- Discover the reproductive system, the respiratory system, and much more!
For children from 8 years old
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People Power: Transform your business in the era of safety and wellbeing
Turbocharge employee engagement through health and safety
‘Health and safety’ has regained its rightful place at the heart of the organization, alongside wellbeing and other people issues. Keeping it there, however, is tricky, and returns on investment are difficult to quantify. At the same time, companies yearn for new ways to engage their employees.
Karen J. Hewitt urges us to switch gears on health and safety – from systems and compliance to inspiration and engagement. With her simple three-step formula (Build, Buzz, Bake), she offers us her recipe for building employee engagement through health and safety, with significant gains for the business overall.
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Horse Transport in London
From the waterways to the motor car, London’s transport has undergone a huge evolution. This collection of archive images examines the vehicles that helped change the face of transport in London in the Victorian and Edwardian eras. From the horse cabs in 1823 to the last tram ride to London’s streets in 1952, this book includes such inventions as George Shillibeer’s horse omnibus, the history of the hackney coach service, and the effects of petrol and electricity on the industry.
Accompanied by informative commentary, the book contains over 200 photographs to chart this very important aspect of London life. Samantha Ratcliffe is a curator at London’s Transport Museum. This selection of photographs and ephemera has been chosen from the archives of the museum, providing an important record of the days of horse-drawn transport in London.
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How the Victorians Took Us to the Moon: The Story of the Nineteenth-Century Innovators Who Forged the Future
‘[An] insightful analysis of 19th-century futurism … Morus’s account is as much a cautionary tale as a flag-waving celebration.’ – DUNCAN BELL, NEW STATESMAN
‘[How the Victorians Took Us to the Moon] rattles thrillingly through such developments as the Transatlantic telegraph cable, the steam locomotive and electric power and recalls the excitable predictions of the fiction of the time.’ KATY GUEST, THE GUARDIAN
‘Excellent … A terrific insight into why the Victorian era was a golden age of engineering.’ – NICK SMITH, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINE
By the end of the Victorian era, the world had changed irrevocably. The speed of the technological development brought about between 1800 and 1900 was completely unprecedented in human history. And as the Victorians looked to the skies and beyond as the next frontier to be explored and conquered, they were inventing, shaping and moulding the very idea of the future.
To get us to this future, the Victorians created a new way of ordering and transforming nature, built on grand designs and the mass-mobilisation of the resources of Empire – and they revolutionised science in the process.
In this rich and absorbing book, distinguished historian of science Iwan Rhys Morus tells the story of how this future was made. From Charles Babbage’s dream of mechanising mathematics to Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s tunnel beneath the Thames, from George Cayley’s fantasies of powered flight to Nikola Tesla’s visions of an electrical world, this is a story of towering personalities, clashing ambitions, furious rivalries and conflicting cultures – a vibrant tapestry of remarkable lives that transformed the world and ultimately took us to the Moon.
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The Philosophy Gym: 25 Short Adventures in Thinking
Where did the universe come from? Is time travel possible? Are genetically designed babies morally acceptable? If you have ever asked yourself such questions, then you have already begun to think philosophically. This book is for those who want to take the next step. Stephen Law poses questions about some of the most important philosophical issues of today – and of yesterday. Light-hearted questions about whether a pickled sheep is really art rub shoulders with more profound and time-honoured fears about whether God exists. In this radically new way of looking at philosophy, Stephen Law illustrates the problem with a story then lets both sides of the argument battle it out in clear, easily digestible and intelligent prose. And, by separating each issue into a distinct section, it is possible to dip in and out of in any order and at any time you like!Read more
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101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think
101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think, the global bestseller and social media phenomenon, is a collection of author Brianna Wiest’s most beloved pieces of writing. Her meditations include why you should pursue purpose over passion, embrace negative thinking, see the wisdom in daily routine, and become aware of the cognitive biases that are creating the way you see your life. Some of these pieces have never been seen; others have been read by millions of people around the world. Regardless, each will leave you thinking: this idea changed my life.Read more
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Angela Harding 2024 Desk Diary – Week to View, Illustrated on every page
Angela Harding has been working in the arts for over 30 years. Based in Rutland, she is inspired by the wealth of natural wildlife around her to create her stunning prints. Showcasing more than 30 of her incredible artworks, this delightful week-to-view desk diary, printed on FSC-certified paper, is a charming gift or a treat for yourself.Read more
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There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century
“This book has a miraculous quality…. As a memoir this is hard to put down; if you are seeking a better American future you should pick it up.”—Timothy Snyder, New York Times best-selling author of On Tyranny
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | A celebrated foreign policy expert and key impeachment witness reveals how declining opportunity has set America on the grim path of modern Russia—and draws on her personal journey out of poverty, as well as her unique perspectives as an historian and policy maker, to show how we can return hope to our forgotten places.
Fiona Hill grew up in a world of terminal decay. The last of the local mines had closed, businesses were shuttering, and despair was etched in the faces around her. Her father urged her to get out of their blighted corner of northern England: “There is nothing for you here, pet,” he said.
The coal-miner’s daughter managed to go further than he ever could have dreamed. She studied in Moscow and at Harvard, became an American citizen, and served three U.S. Presidents. But in the heartlands of both Russia and the United States, she saw troubling reflections of her hometown and similar populist impulses. By the time she offered her brave testimony in the first impeachment inquiry of President Trump, Hill knew that the desperation of forgotten people was driving American politics over the brink—and that we were running out of time to save ourselves from Russia’s fate. In this powerful, deeply personal account, she shares what she has learned, and shows why expanding opportunity is the only long-term hope for our democracy.
“Of every book written by anybody associated with the Trump administration, in any way, [this] is absolutely the one to read.”—Rachel Maddow
A New York Times Bestseller | A Washington Post Bestseller | A Washington Post Notable Book of the Year | A Financial Times Best Book of the Year
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A Beginner’s Guide to Upholstery: Revamp your furniture with this step-by-step guide
Rescue old and beautiful chairs, beds and footstools with fabulous new fabrics and renovate treasured family heirlooms in perfect period style.
With clear step-by-step instructions throughout, A Beginner’s Guide to Upholstery shows you how to take your old or tattered furniture and fabrics and breathe new life into them with natural and sustainable materials. By saving the money you would have spent on someone else doing the work, you can afford to splash out on a really special length of cloth and create stunning pieces of furniture that reflect your own individual style.
A Beginner’s Guide to Upholstery is a fantastic new edition of the previously published Quick & Easy Upholstery.
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Independent Producers’ Guide to Film and TV Contracts
First time film-makers, producers and writers will find this Independent Producers’ Guide an essential reference tool. The numerous examples of typical legal agreements contained in the book are wide ranging; from the deals that a producer must make at the outset of a project to acquire source rights, through to production and co-production and distribution arrangements for the finished product.Each agreement is closely annotated with comments and guidelines on how the deals are structured. They provide simple explanations of provisions contained within the agreements, identifying potential pitfalls faced by producers as well as giving general advice.
The accompanying free CD-ROM contains templates of all agreements found in the book. These are intended to be downloaded and tailored for your own use.
Philip Alberstat is a media finance and production lawyer specialising in film, television and broadcasting. He has worked on films such as The 51st State, Goodbye Mr Steadman, Tooth and numerous television programmes and series. He is on the editorial board of Entertainment Law Review and is the author of The Independent Producers Guide to Film and TV Contracts (2000), and Law and the Media (2002).
Philip is involved in raising finance for film and television productions and negotiating and structuring film and television deals. He undertakes corporate and commercial work and handles the intellectual property aspects of broadcasting and finance transactions. He has also executive produced numerous film and television productions. He won an Emmy Award in 2004 as an Executive Producer of the Film, “The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie”.
Philip joined Osborne Clarke as a partner in February 2002. Prior to that he was Head of Legal and Business Affairs with one of the largest independent TV production companies in the UK. He was previously Head of Media at Baker & McKenzie and began his career at Olswang. He was winner of the Lawyer/Hifal Award for Solicitor of the year in 1997 and is listed in Legal Experts in the area of Film Finance/Media.
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Stargazing For Dummies
Reach for the starsStargazing is the practice of observing the night sky and its contents – from constellations through to planets and galaxies. Stars and other night sky objects can be seen with the naked eye, or seen in greater numbers and in more detail with binoculars or a telescope.
Stargazing For Dummies offers you the chance to explore the night sky, providing a detailed guide to the main constellations and also offering advice on viewing other night sky objects such as planets and nebulae. It’s a great introduction to a fun new hobby, and even provides a fun way to get the kids outside while doing something educational!
- Gives you an introduction to looking at the sky with binoculars or a telescope
- Offers advice on photographing the night sky
- Without needing to get your head around mind-bending theories, you can take part in some practical physics
If you’re looking for easy-to-follow guidance on getting to know the night sky, Stargazing For Dummies has you covered.
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Bulldogs For Dummies
Find out how to select, train, and care for your BulldogThough originally bred for bull baiting, today’s Bulldogs are calm, dignified, and courageous – and make great pets. Whether you’re already a Bulldog owner or you’re thinking about becoming one, this friendly guide will answer your questions and help you and your Bully live happily ever after. From choosing your dog to training, diet, and health, it’s just what you need for Bulldog success!
Discover how to
* Understand the breed and its history
* Buy or adopt a healthy Bulldog
* Housetrain your Bulldog and teach basic commands
* Keep your Bulldog well-groomed and active
* Watch for breed-specific health problemsRead more
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The Big Book Of The Human Body
The human body is truly an amazing thing. Capable of awe- inspiring feats of speed and agility, while being mind-blowing in complexity, our bodies are unmatched by any other species on Earth. In the Big Book of the Human Body, we explore our amazing anatomy in fine detail before delving into the intricacies of the complex processes, functions and systems that keep us going. For instance, did you know you really have 16 senses? We also explain the weirdest and most wonderful bodily phenomena, from blushing to hiccuping, cramps to jaundice. We will tour the human body from skull to metatarsal, using anatomical illustrations, amazing photography and authoritative explanations to teach you more. This book will help you understand the wonder that is the human body and in no time you will begin to see yourself in a whole new light!Read more
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An Underwater Guide to the Red Sea (2nd) (Underwater Guides)
An Underwater Guide to the Red Sea introduces over 1,000 species of invertebrate and over 200 species of coral, forming the basis of a marine eco-system which includes 1,100 species of fish, of which just under 20% are endemic. The high level of endemism is one of the main factors that makes scuba diving in Egypt so attractive. The dive sites offer unobstructed opportunities to spot tropical marine life in crystal-clear waters, ranging from sharks and dolphins to gorgonian fans and feather-stars. Diving types include shallow patch reefs, drift dives and walls, and a collection of some of the most interesting wrecks you are likely to find anywhere, including the world-famous Carnatic and Thistlegorm wrecks. Many of the reefs stretch out far into the sea and form intricate labyrinths of plateaus, lagoons, caves and gardens. Divided into three parts, the first is an introduction to diving and snorkelling in the Red Sea including what to expect and where to base yourself; next a guide to the best sites for diving and snorkelling; and finally a photographic identification of 282 of the most common species of fish, invertebrates, corals and megafauna. The second edition has been carefully updated, so that it continues to be an essential pocket guide for divers and snorkellers.Read more
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Disney Vintage Posters 2024 Calendar, Month To View Square Wall Calendar, Official Product
2024 Disney Vintage Posters Square Calendar. Each month features Disney movie posters from the classics such as Peter Pan, Bambi and Sleeping Beauty to name a few. This wall calendar has plenty of room for all of your important dates for 2024 in the date panels provided. Please note that this calendar does not contain wall posters, but simply shows images of the poster artwork from the classic Disney movies which spreads over three quarters of each monthly page.
Product Dimensions: 305 X 305 MM
Danilo is the leading publisher of officially licensed calendars, diaries, greeting cards, gift wrap and gift bags in the UK. We are a family run company that’s been operating for more than 40 years. Our licenses range from baby to adult. All the paper we use is responsibly sourced and we only work with suppliers and manufacturers that meet our stringent ethical requirements.
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How to Train Your Dog: Transform Your Dog’s Behaviour and Strengthen Your Bond Forever
Do you wish you could get your dog to behave better?
Southend Dog Training founder Adam Spivey can help. In this indispensable book he teaches you all you need to know to build a better connection with your dog and solve any behavioural issues with simple, proven training techniques. He won’t just tell you what to do to get your dog to listen to your commands, but will also help you to understand how your dog thinks and why they might be struggling with certain things.
Here are just a few of the things How to Train Your Dog will help you with:
– Lead training, recall and reactivity when you’re out and about
– Jumping up, excessive barking and reacting to the TV or doorbell
– Do’s and don’ts for households with children and/or multiple dogs
– Chewing, biting and destructive behaviourNo matter how big or small your dog’s issues, whether it’s old or young, a rescue or puppy, or if you live in a multi-dog household, Adam’s inimitable straight-talking approach will get you to a better place with your best friend.
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Collins World Wall Laminated Map
Explore the world with a Collins wall map
Fully updated world map to include the latest political changes. Contains politically coloured mapping showing each country and their capital city, major roads, railways and cities and towns clearly. Also included are national flags, key statistics for every country and inset maps of the polar regions.
This laminated (on front side only) map is printed on high quality paper and comes rolled in a plastic tube – ideal as a poster for any classroom, bedroom or office wall.
Area of coverage:
All of the world, centred on the Greenwich Meridian, and including maps of the North and South Pole regions.Scale:
1:22 000 000; 1 cm to 220 km; 1 inch to 347 milesSize:
1015 x 1380 mm (40 x 54 inches)Other versions available:
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Sentence models for creative writing: A practical resource for teaching writing
Teaching at sentence level is essential to improve writing. Knowing this, I desperately searched for a book packed full of sentence models that I could use to inspire my students. On discovering that no such book existed, I spent the next year poring over hundreds and hundreds of books to tap into the magic formula of what makes a great sentence. I sorted all these fantastic sentence structures into the domains through which we write stories: action, setting, character, feelings, physical effects, thoughts, the senses, and dialogue.
This book contains hundreds of those sentence models. Each chapter also contains practical advice on effectively teaching the different aspects of story writing. The sentences can be used as creative writing exercises, inspiration for your exemplary text, or ideas for writing lessons. This book will reveal the magic formula behind great writing and give you a secret window into how this writing is created.
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