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Decarbonise Digital: Facts. Methods. Action.
Look around, and it is clear that we now live in an increasingly digital world. Everywhere we turn, we hear talk of Future Cities, Smart Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Generative AI. Technology and digital solutions are here and growing, with the social, educational, health, and business value of technology unquestionable. But behind the scenes, this growth has a carbon cost that has remained invisible to most of us.
The time has come to start focusing on on reducing the energy consumption of digital and the technological infrastructures, which underpin nearly all of our daily activities. Having spent the last two years engaging with some of the world’s leading cloud service providers, software companies, digital leaders, technology consultancies, and system integrators, I am now of the firm belief that we have an opportunity that could propel the technology sector to the forefront of decarbonisation .
The book is organised into five major parts covering:
- A Foundation section providing an overview of climate change and the impact of digital
- A more detailed Sustainable Software Engineering principles and practices section aimed at providing an in-depth view of the techniques that can be used to deliver greener software products
- An introduction to Green Design to help guide the sustainability of digital products and services even before coding commences
- A Sustainable IT for Technology Leaders section to help readers shape a sustainable IT strategy and consider the process and technology elements needed to be successful
- A People and Culture section to help you consider the importance of building capability, the challenges of eco-anxiety and organisation structure to deliver a Sustainable IT Strategy
Whether you are a software engineer, a designer, an IT leader or manager, we will provide you with practical examples and online self-assessments to help you evaluate your own level of understanding and readiness to take action.
We are now able to hold up a mirror, and what we all need is for you to gaze in it and seize the opportunity to create an even better, faster, more efficient, and planet-friendly version of your incredible digital solutions.
The technology industry is filled with some of the brightest individuals in the world. We are a group of doers, and uniquely capable due to our inventiveness, innovation mindset, and pure determination to solve problems. We must abandon the notion that taking action will necessitate slowing things down or regressing to a less polluting version of the past. In our digital world, we must be progressive in our actions and utilise technological advancements to create the efficiencies required to support the development of digital. But we must recognise that we can only satisfy the technological demands of societies and businesses if we base this expansion on a more sustainable IT industry.
In our digital world we must move forward, our actions be progressive, and able to utilise the advancements in technology to create the efficiencies needed to support the growth of digital.
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OCR GCSE 9-1 Computer Science Complete Revision & Practice: Ideal for the 2024 and 2025 exams (Collins GCSE Grade 9-1 Revision)
Exam Board: OCR
Level: GCSE 9-1
Subject: Computer Science
Suitable for the 2023 examsComplete revision and practice to fully prepare for the GCSE grade 9-1 exams
Revision that Sticks! Collins OCR GCSE 9-1 Computer Science Complete All-in-One Revision and Practice uses a revision method that really works: repeated practice throughout.
A revision guide, workbook and practice paper in one book!
With clear and concise revision for every topic, plus seven practice opportunities, Collins offers the best revision at the best price.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.
Includes:
• quick tests as you go
• end-of-topic practice questions
• topic review questions later in the book
• mixed practice questions at the end of the book
• more topic-by-topic practice in the workbook
• a complete exam-style paper
• online quick recall quizzes for every topic
• online video solutions for every topic
• free Q&A flashcards to download online
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101 Unplugged Activities for your Coding or STEM Club: Engaging activities for children aged 7 and up
Let’s make clubs collaborative…
The perfect book for club leaders is here…101 Unplugged Activities for your Coding or STEM Club! We are aware that collaboration can be difficult for some clubs especially where the main activity is individual or in pairs. This book will be a valuable addition to your club library and is jam-packed with activities to get makers moving, making music, storytelling, solving puzzles and much more.
Let’s help makers focus…
Often coming at the end of the day or after a long week, makers may find it hard to focus on a coding or STEM project. This book provides short energising activities that require little or no preparation. Better still, the activities can be completed with only a few common materials found in club settings.
Who are we?…
We’re a team of computing experts with decades of experience teaching, running clubs and leading hack events.
This book is full of tried and tested, activities that we have used in our clubs over the years. We know from experience how beneficial these activities were to our makers and we want to pass on our most beloved activities to you.
Why we’re different…
There are many coding projects and workbooks available online or for your library but few mention the importance of unplugged icebreakers to create the best club environment for young people to be creative and grow.
We use the term ‘unplugged’ to mean away from the computers. The activities in this book do not require a computer or any specialist equipment to run. Any resources required are low cost and are typically available in a club setting.
‘101 Unplugged Activities for your Coding or STEM Club’ features:
✔ 9 chapters of activities split by theme
✔ Clear preparation and activity time values
✔ At a glance material lists where required
✔ Ways to build on each activity to provide additional value (202 activities for the price of 101)!
✔ A bonus 101st activity to help your makers enjoy this book for years to come
Buy this book today and enhance the club experience for your makers.
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Quantum Computing: The Transformative Technology of the Qubit Revolution (Hot Science)
The ultimate non-technical guide to the fast-developing world of quantum computing
Computer technology has improved exponentially over the last 50 years. But the headroom for bigger and better electronic solutions is running out. Our best hope is to engage the power of quantum physics.
‘Quantum algorithms’ had already been written long before hardware was built. These would enable, for example, a quantum computer to exponentially speed up an information search, or to crack the mathematical trick behind internet security. However, making a quantum computer is incredibly difficult. Despite hundreds of laboratories around the world working on them, we are only just seeing them come close to ‘supremacy’ where they can outperform a traditional computer.
In this approachable introduction, Brian Clegg explains algorithms and their quantum counterparts, explores the physical building blocks and quantum weirdness necessary to make a quantum computer, and uncovers the capabilities of the current generation of machines.
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Writing Black Beauty: Anna Sewell and the Story of Animal Rights
Black Beauty is a novel that changed our world. Intended to ‘induce kindness’ in a Victorian audience who relied on horses for transport, travel and power, it remains a dearly loved children’s classic. Writing Black Beauty is the story of the remarkable woman who wrote this phenomenal book.
Born in 1820 to a young Quaker couple, Anna Sewell grew up in poverty in London. She was 14 when she fell and injured her ankle, leaving her permanently disabled. Rejecting the limitations that Victorian society forced on disabled people, she developed an extraordinary empathy with horses, learning to ride side-saddle and drive a small carriage.
Rebellious and independent-minded, Anna left the Quaker movement as a young woman but remained close friends with the women writers and abolitionists who had been empowered by its liberal principles. It was not until she became terminally ill, aged 51, that she wrote her own book. It was published in 1877, but Anna tragically died just five months later.
After modest success in Britain, Black Beauty was taken up by American activist George Thorndike Angell, who made it one of the bestselling novels of all time. Using newly discovered archive material, Celia Brayfield shows how Anna Sewell developed the extraordinary resilience to rouse the conscience of Victorian Britain and make her mark upon the world.
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Asia Central rkh r/v (r) wp GPS: world mapping project (Central Asia (1:1.700.000): Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan)
Highly tear-resistant and 100% waterproof map “Central Asia” from the series world mapping project, published by Reise Know-How Verlag. This map includes the countries Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Travel know-how maps are characterized by particularly stable plastic paper, which is writable like paper, even with pencil. The cardboard envelope is removable, so the card can be easily inserted into any pocket. A protective cover is not required. The cartographic representation focuses on the most important information for travelers and is particularly easy to read. Instead of shading, colored height layers are used. Equipment: – Contour lines with altitude indications; – Coloured elevation layers; – Classified road network with distance indications; -Sights; – Detailed location index; – GPS-accurate; – latitude and longitude; – Five-language legend (german, English, French, Spanish, Russian); – Overview map on the cover. Handy format: 70×100 cm, printed on 2 sides. Languages: German, English, French, Spanish, RussianRead more
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Field Guide to the Mammals of South-east Asia (2nd Edition)
South-east Asia is one of the richest and most diverse parts of the world in terms of mammals, and species new to science are still being described on a regular basis. The only comprehensive guide to mammals of the region has now been revised and updated to include more than 50 additional species. From large mammals such as big cats, the elephant and cetaceans, through bears, langurs and badgers, to bats, flying-foxes and rodents, more than 550 species are described in detail, including key identification characteristics, habitat, behaviour, distribution and status, accompanied by line drawings of footprints and details of anatomy or other aspects of identification. Specially commissioned colour plates beautifully depict nearly all species and their variations, while accompanying range maps provide up-to-date information on distribution. With the continuing worldwide threat to wildlife and habitats, this remains a timely and important field guide that will appeal to travellers, wildlife enthusiasts, and students of mammals alike.Read more
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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Snakes of Southeast Asia (3rd ed)
A Naturalist’s Guide to the Snakes of Southeast Asia is a fully revised and updated 3rd edition of this easy-to-use identification guide to 264 snake species most commonly found in Southeast Asia (covering Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, Borneo, Sumatra, Java and Bali). High quality photographs from the region’s top nature photographers, some of species that have never before been published, are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers snake topography, how to deal with snake bites and a glossary. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the snakes of Southeast Asia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status as at 2020 and its status in each country.Read more
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Key Stage 2 Maths: Don’t Panic SATs (Help With Homework)
Take the stress out of preparing for Key Stage 2 Maths SATs with fun, simple exercises that cover all of the key skills. This clever workbook is packed with exercises that match the style of SATs test questions, plus a giant poster crammed with quick-fire memory boosters.Read more
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Minecraft Maths Ages 5-6: Official Workbook (Minecraft Education)
The only official Minecraft maths book for children aged 5-6!
Children embark on a Minecraft adventure in each maths topic, using their maths skills and knowledge to complete the tasks and earn rewards.
This is a write-in maths practice workbook which uses the Minecraft game as a mechanism for practising the key maths skills covered in Year 1.
- Accomplish maths activities to help Minecraft characters on their missions
- Explore different biomes in each topic
- Earn emeralds as you work through the book, and choose how you spend them
- Go hardcore with challenging questions
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Maths Activity Book for Ages 8-9 (Year 4) (CGP KS2 Activity Books and Cards)
Fun and engaging Maths practice for supporting your child’s learning at home and school. Perfectly matched to the National Curriculum – from CGP, the Primary experts!
A bright and colourful Maths Activity Book brimming with charming characters, engaging activities and crystal-clear explanations. Perfect for practice at home or in class, it’s loaded with useful Maths practice for ages 8-9 (Year 4 of primary school), and covers decimals, factors and multiples, rounding and more. Each topic is explained in easy-to-understand language, followed by fun-packed activities and challenges designed to boost your child’s confidence and make sure all that knowledge really sticks! Self-assessment boxes at the end of each topic can be used to keep track of their progress. We’ve also thrown in a selection of exciting puzzles so your child can apply their Maths skills in a different context. Answers can be found at the back of the book.
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A Journey Within: Guided Imagery Scripts for Meditation & Visualisation. A Teachers Handbook: Personal growth & development, self-discovery & healing, … goddess & divine…
A Journey Within: Guided Imagery Scripts for Meditation & Visualisation. A Teachers HandbookThe author, Emma, is an experienced Mental Health Nurse (RMN) and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist, boasting a remarkable 19-year tenure within the NHS. Throughout her extensive career, Emma has harnessed the power of meditation and guided visualisation as invaluable grounding tools, frequently incorporating them into her practice. Initially crafting 33 meditation and visualisation scripts for her own therapeutic use, Emma recognised the potential benefit for fellow practitioners and thus conceived a concise handbook. Through the Amazon KDP platform, she has self-published this resource, aiming to extend its usefulness to a broader audience of professionals and enthusiasts. Emma hopes that you, as a practitioner, will discover these scripts to be as beneficial as she has in her own practice. Wishing you success in your therapeutic endeavors.
5.5 x 8.5-inch book
* * * 33 Scripts Included * * *
Includes 10 pages for notes at the back of the book.
An ideal resource for:
- Meditation instructors
- Yoga teachers
- Spiritual teachers
- Breath-work teachers
- Mental health and wellbeing practitioners
- Nurses
- Life coaches
- Therapists
- Counsellors
- Psychotherapists
- Wellness retreat facilitators
- Psychologists
- Mindfulness practitioners
- Teachers
- Guided meditation can provide numerous benefits, including:
- Stress reduction
- Improved focus and concentration
- Increased self-awareness
- Enhanced emotional well-being
- Better sleep quality
- Greater sense of calm and inner peace
This comprehensive teacher’s handbook is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to guide others through the realms of meditation & visualisation. This book invites educators, meditation facilitators, and anyone interested in personal growth to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and healing. It presents a collection of meticulously crafted guided imagery scripts that serve as powerful tools for inner exploration and personal transformation.
“A Journey Within” stands out as a teacher’s handbook that seamlessly blends creativity with teaching. Each script is thoughtfully designed to engage the imagination, ignite the senses, and facilitate deep relaxation and self-reflection. Through vivid and evocative language, students are taken on captivating journeys of the mind, allowing them to access inner wisdom, heal emotional wounds, and unlock their full potential.
The scripts cover a diverse range of themes, including stress reduction, emotional healing, personal growth, self-empowerment, & spiritual exploration. Whether guiding students through serene natural landscapes, leading them on introspective journeys, or inviting them to connect with their higher selves, the handbook provides a rich tapestry of experiences to suit various needs and goals.
Scripts included:
- Body Scan
- Mindfulness
- The Five Senses
- Self-Compassion
- Happiness and Wellbeing
- Gratitude
- Manifestation
- Prosperity
- Positive Mindset
- Confidence
- Success
- Abundance
- Anxiety
- Prepare for Sleep
- Overcoming Trauma
- Pain Management
- Forgiveness
- Healing
- Self-Love
- Forest Bathing
- Sandy Shore
- Breath-taking Sunset
- Underwater World
- Majestic Mountain
- Outer Space
- Moonlight
- Chakra
- Empowerment
- Inner Child
- Strength
- Divine Energy
- Inner Goddess
- Feminine Power
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Disciplinary Literacy and Explicit Vocabulary Teaching: A whole school approach to closing the attainment gap
Firmly rooted in research evidence of what works within the classroom for our most disadvantaged students, Disciplinary Literacy and Explicit Vocabulary Teaching offers teachers and school leaders practical ways in which those students who are behind in their literacy capabilities can make excellent progress.
Building on the work of Geoff Barton in his influential book Don’t Call it Literacy, Kathrine Mortimore outlines the unique literacy challenges posed by specific subject areas for those with weaker literacy skills, and more importantly how these challenges can be addressed and overcome. A student’s GCSE results are vital in giving them the choices they deserve in order to go on to the next stage of their academic careers.
This book draws on the success stories of schools and subjects that have made significant improvements in the outcomes of the children they teach, regardless of their starting points. From the inevitable success of Michaela Community school, to the gains made by the English department at Torquay Academy and the rapid reading improvements at Henley Bank, this book draws on both whole school initiatives and subject-specific strategies which have had proven success.
This book places a wide and balanced knowledge-rich curriculum at the centre of any school improvement strategy designed to improve literacy, and illustrates the role that all subjects must combine to play in building the vital background knowledge and vocabulary that young people need in order to read independently. This curriculum must then be delivered using those teaching methods that have had the greatest impact on disadvantaged learners, and this book sets out how the methodology of direct and explicit instruction can be adopted within each subject area.
Alongside this is a useful summary of staff development and inset which offers practical ways in which teachers’ adoption of these effective strategies can be facilitated. There are also useful sections on creating a whole school dictionary of essential vocabulary, creating a culture of reading and writing, and also those key literacy barriers experienced by those students with some of the most common special educational needs.
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Visualising Physical Geography: The How and Why of Using Diagrams to Teach Geography 11–16
This practical guide breaks down the complex and broad field of physical geography, demonstrating how diagrams can be used by teachers to effectively explain the key concepts behind many natural processes and landforms. Featuring over 200 diagrams that cover the key topics taught in Key Stage 3 and 4 Geography, the book shows teachers how they can convey age-appropriate concepts without overwhelming or oversimplifying.
Supported by summaries of background knowledge, common misconceptions, questions to check understanding, and extension activities, the concepts and topics explored include:
- Rocks and weathering
- Plate tectonics
- Rivers
- Coasts
- Weather and climate
- Ecosystems
- Glaciation
Backed by research and evidence to support the use of diagrams in the classroom, this is an essential read for any geography teacher or subject lead who wants to support their students in learning key concepts in physical geography.
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The Physics of Rugby
What if Einstein played rugby? Surely Time Magazine’s Man of the Century might offer useful tips and techniques to defeat the opposition? In this book, the world of physics joins forces with the world of rugby, to show you how to tackle harder, pass safer, run faster, and scrum better – all the things you need to do to win. Blending simple physics, the kind you meet in high school, with anecdotes and stories from the world of rugby, Trevor Lipscombe takes us on a journey from scrum ruck and maul, to the running and passing of the offence, the chasing and tackling of the defence, through the kicking of penalties, to dressing for success in scorching summer sevens or winning in the winter. Physics at last comes alive, for here we look at a scrum, say, show what Newton’s laws have to say about it, and then use the physics to see how to improve rugby. For any rugby fan with a smattering of science, or any science buff who knows the rudiments of rugby, The Physics of Rugby should delight, entertain, and instruct.Read more
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The Incredible Animal Afterlife: What Your Pet Wants You to Know
From renowned Animal Communicator Danielle MacKinnon comes a rare glimpse into how animals experience the dying process and the afterlife – from the animal’s point of view.
Based on 20 years of intuitive readings, Danielle dispels the commonly held beliefs that keep people stuck in grief and guilt by sharing what the animals have psychically communicated with her about their death.
Unlike other books on animal death, The Incredible Animal Afterlife doesn’t retell stories of animals passing. Instead, it offers an in-depth and easy-to-understand account of what the animals have shared with Danielle in thousands of animal communication readings.
In her accessible and compassionate way, Danielle delivers the messages your pet wants you to know: they’re not mad at you or lost forever. They’re still present, sending you signs, and hoping to connect with you.
In The Incredible Animal Afterlife: What Your Pet Wants You To Know, Danielle will share what the animals have communicated to her through thousands of psychic readings, including:
How your beloved friend experiences the dying process and how the afterlife really works (you’ll be pleasantly surprised)
Whether your pet is ready to cross over and how to identify the signs.
The spiritual experience your animal’s soul goes through as they cross over.
How your pet views your part in their death and what they want you to know.
The signs your pet is sending you from the afterlife, and how to continue actively nurturing a deep relationship with them.
As she writes, “I’ve seen that gaining a spiritual understanding of the animal death and dying process can assist with a lot of the loneliness, pain, and hurt. This understanding won’t magically heal all grief. Still, it will soften the edges and provide a roadmap for connecting with your beloved pet again.”
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Dogs Gone Bad
In 2006, a woman in China crashed her car while giving her dog a driving lesson. In 1924, a labrador was sentenced to life in Pennsylvania Penitentiary for having murdered the governor’s cat and he was framed. In 2010, a dozy guard dog was retired from a bar after he slept through their only burglary in 12 years. These, and many more, are true canine stories included in Dogs Gone Bad. Each spread features a photograph or photomontage of an erring canine, such as driving a car, sleeping on the job or doing time behind bars. Along with amusing text to accompany the image, there is also a paragraph on bizarre real-life bad dog stories the kind of dogs that don t win awards for bravery, the dogs who run away, who chase the cops but not the thief, who eat religious offerings or tear up Christmas. Featuring a colour photo or photomontage of a deviating dog, Dogs Gone Bad is a fun book of 45 funny images and quirky real-life cases.Read more
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Rabbits – Pet Friendly: Understanding and Caring for Your Pet
The more you know about your Rabbit, the better you will be able to provide the care and attention your pet requires for a healthy and happy life. The Pet Friendly guide offers expert advice on every aspect of pet care.Read more
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Psychic Dogs: Journeys Beyond the Leash – True Tales of Paranormal Paws (Lee Brickley’s Paranormal X-Files)
From renowned paranormal investigator, Lee Brickley, comes a spine-tingling and heartwarming exploration into the mysterious realm of psychic dogs.
Do you believe in the supernatural? Have you ever felt that your furry companion perceives more than meets the eye? Dive deep into a world where the lines between the paranormal and canine companionship blur, revealing heartwarming tales and chilling encounters that will both astound and endear.
Discover Stories Such As:
- The ethereal guidance of a street-Husky in foggy Newcastle.
- A Whippet’s uncanny connection to ancient Celtic spirits.
- The miraculous interventions of a Vizsla that safeguards its family from impending accidents.
- And many more tales of four-legged seers and saviors!
Features:
- Captivating real-life accounts of dogs who defy logical explanations.
- Expert insights on paranormal phenomena and canine behavior.
- Heartfelt narratives that celebrate the unparalleled bond between dogs and humans.
Perfect For:
- Dog lovers seeking to understand their pets on a deeper, more mystical level.
- Paranormal enthusiasts eager to uncover a fresh, unique angle on the unknown.
- Readers who revel in tales of loyalty, mystery, and the inexplicable wonders of our world.
What Readers Are Saying: “An enthralling blend of the mysterious and the endearing. Lee Brickley masterfully captures the essence of the unexplained, all through the eyes of man’s best friend.”
Whether you’re a skeptic, a believer, or somewhere in between, “Psychic Dogs: Journeys Beyond the Leash” promises to offer a fresh perspective on the age-old bond between man and dog. Unearth the secrets of the canine world, and open your heart to stories that resonate with love, wonder, and the magic of the unknown.
Grab your copy now and embark on a journey that will tug at your heartstrings and challenge everything you thought you knew about the spiritual world.
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Game On, Puppy!: The fun, transformative approach to training your puppy from the founders of Absolute Dogs
*THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*
Looking for a comprehensive, fun and effective guide to training your new puppy or dog? Look no further than the puppy training manual from the founders of Absolute Dogs!
Written by Dr Tom Mitchell, world-renowned vet and clinical animal behaviourist, and Lauren Langman, one of the UK’s most successful dog trainers and Crufts winner, Game On, Puppy! leads you through everything you need to know about training your dog using their unique games-based approach, all backed up by the latest science.
Targeting the why behind your dog’s behaviour rather than suppressing the symptoms, Game On, Puppy! covers:
the basics: toilet training, sleep and travel
next level: socialising, recall, walks and being home alone
concept training: games to build alone-time confidence, optimism and reduce reactivityBetween them, Tom and Lauren have helped thousands upon thousands of dog owners overcome their dog-owning struggles and achieve long-term results, so whether you’re a first-time dog owner or a seasoned pro, this positive and playful approach is the ultimate resource to help your dog thrive.
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Raising Naturally Healthy Pets: A Guide to Helping Your Pets Live Longer
Whether you adopt or shop, choosing the right pet for you and your family is a decision that should be made after careful consideration. Once that pet enters your home, what are your next steps?
- How do you raise naturally healthy pets?
- Why should you raise naturally healthy pets?
- Do you know which vaccinations should be given or how often?
- Will your pet need monthly chemical treatments for parasite prevention or is this avoidable?
- How do you choose the best diet for your new addition?
- Is pet insurance a worthwhile investment?
- How do you choose a trainer?
- What natural first aid remedies are available?
- When should I have my pet spayed or neutered?
These questions, and more, are answered by Dr. Judy Morgan, world-renowned holistic veterinarian and pet nutritionist.
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Max the Miracle Dog: The Heart-warming Tale of a Life-saving Friendship
The Sunday Times bestseller
’Are you ready, Max? If anyone’s going to help me do this, it’s you.’
The heart-warming tale of a life-saving friendship.
In 2006, a traumatic car accident changed Kerry Irving’s life forever.
Suffering from severe neck and back injuries, Kerry was unemployed and housebound, struggling with depression and even thoughts of suicide. He went from cycling over 600 miles a month to becoming a prisoner in his own home.
With hope all but lost, Kerry’s wife encouraged him to go on a short walk to the local shop. In the face of unbearable pain and overwhelming panic, he persevered and along the way, met an adorable yard dog named Max. As the Spaniel peered up through the railings, Kerry found comfort and encouragement in his soulful brown eyes. This chance encounter marked a turning point in both their lives.
In Max, Kerry found comfort and motivation and in Kerry, Max found someone to care for him. This is their remarkable, inspiring story.Read more
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Hope – How Street Dogs Taught Me the Meaning of Life: Featuring Rodney, McMuffin and King Whacker
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Most people think I save dogs, but really they saved me.
Niall Harbison is a dog hero based in Thailand. He spends his days feeding, caring for and rescuing the many street dogs he comes across. With every rescue there’s a story. Like the sweet gentle McMuffin who was found with many tumours and hours from death, only to be nursed back to health. She now lives with Niall and is a popular member of the pack. Then there is King Whacker – who escaped a vicious attack and is now ruling the nest living up to his name as the king of the all good dogs. And who could resist the puppy eyes of little Rodney, the beautiful dog with big paws who is melting millions of hearts around the world.
Originally from Dublin, Niall was the owner of a successful advertising company. After selling it, he moved to Thailand where his addictions – drugs and alcohol – almost got the better of him. One day he woke up in hospital, close to death, and realised that something had to change. And that was what spurred him on to start saving and helping street dogs. His aim is to help 10,000 street dogs.
This is his story.
Niall Harbison’s book ‘Hope – How Street Dogs Taught Me the Meaning of Life’ was a No.2 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 28-08-2023.
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Cool Dogs, Cool Homes: Living in style with your dog
Stylish interiors and happy dogs make the perfect home.
You may have the coolest home on the street, but a house is not a home without a dog. So how do you keep your interiors Instagrammable when you have a canine companion, with all the associated paraphernalia of feeding bowls, leads, beds and toys? As a dog-owner for over 20 years, and a former home buying manager at Selfridge’s in London, Geraldine James is the perfect person to show you how to incorporate dogs into your life without sacrificing your style or their freedom to roam the house and garden. Whether you live in the city, in the countryside or on the coast, your home can still look good with a few careful compromises. Then there are the ‘design’ dogs – dogs belonging to designers whose beautifully curated homes are none the less canine-friendly. And finally there’s a special section telling the stories of the rescue dogs featured in the book, and highlighting the joy a rescue dog can bring to your life and your home.
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The Death of Nature: Women, Ecology and the Scientific Revolution
UPDATED 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION WITH 2020 PREFACE
An examination of the Scientific Revolution that shows how the mechanistic world view of modern science has sanctioned the exploitation of nature, unrestrained commercial expansion, and a new socioeconomic order that subordinates women.
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Happy Hormones, Happy You
Hormonal dysfunction is a common problem at the root cause of many health conditions – but you have the power to make your hormones happy! In ‘Happy Hormones, Happy you’, Dr Milli Raizada, shares her expert medical knowledge from over a decade of clinical practice and her personal hormone health journey, bringing the science to life in this candid, accessible, and relevant book. If you suffer with hormonal problems, are approaching your perimenopause or menopause, this book is for you. You’ll get to know and understand your hormones and feel empowered with the tools and insights to change your life and hormone health for the better. It’s time to enjoy the hormone happy life you deserve!Read more
£12.30Happy Hormones, Happy You
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Homo Sapiens Rediscovered: The Scientific Revolution Rewriting Our Origins
An expert palaeoarchaeologist reveals how our understanding of the evolution of our species has been transformed by momentous discoveries and technological advancements.Who are we? How do scientists define Homo sapiens, and how does our species differ from the extinct hominins that came before us? This illuminating book explores how the latest scientific advances, especially in genetics, are revolutionizing our understanding of human evolution. Paul Pettitt reveals the extraordinary story of how our ancestors adapted to unforgiving and relentlessly changing climates, leading to remarkable innovations in art, technology and society that we are only now beginning to comprehend.
Drawing on twenty-five years of experience in the field, Paul Pettitt immerses readers in the caves and rockshelters that provide evidence of our African origins, dispersals to the far reaches of Eurasia, Australasia and ultimately the Americas. Popular accounts of the evolution of Homo sapiens emphasize biomolecular research, notably genetics, but this book also draws from the wealth of information from specific excavations and artefacts, including the author’s own investigations into the origins of art and how it evolved over its first 25,000 years. He focuses in particular on behaviour, using archaeological evidence to bring an intimate perspective on lives as they were lived in the almost unimaginably distant past.
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Scientists: Inspiring tales of the world’s brightest scientific minds (DK Explorers)
Meet the people who changed the world of science and technology, biology, chemistry, and physics!
Read the stories of the brainiest people who ever lived and the scientific discoveries they made. Each page illustrated a famous scientist’s life and what made their contribution to this fascinating field so important.
Scientists is an exciting book perfect for children ages 7-9 years. Inside you will find:
– Features the stories of more than 50 scientists such as Isaac Newton both famous and lesser-known
– Comprehensive coverage of the most important scientific advancements of all time
– Stories of scientists from all over the world specialising in different areas of science
– Engaging STEAM information inline with the national curriculumThe biggest scientific breakthroughs in history have something in common: super smart people who kept looking for the answers to some of the world’s most interesting questions! The pages of this science book are filled with the stories of famous scientists such as physicists Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Stephen Hawking, biologist Marie Curie, palaeontologist Mary Anning and lesser-known trailblazers such as Chika Kuroda, who became Japan’s first female Bachelor of Science.
Filled with great detail and following a storytelling format, this is a thrilling book that will capture the imagination of young children and encourage them to explore the world of science. Beautiful descriptions of the scientists’ lives are brought to life through stunning watercolour illustrations and fantastic photography highlights the detail of their discoveries.
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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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Problems and Solutions in Mathematical Finance, Volume 2: Equity Derivatives (The Wiley Finance Series)
Detailed guidance on the mathematics behind equity derivativesProblems and Solutions in Mathematical Finance Volume II is an innovative reference for quantitative practitioners and students, providing guidance through a range of mathematical problems encountered in the finance industry. This volume focuses solely on equity derivatives problems, beginning with basic problems in derivatives securities before moving on to more advanced applications, including the construction of volatility surfaces to price exotic options. By providing a methodology for solving theoretical and practical problems, whilst explaining the limitations of financial models, this book helps readers to develop the skills they need to advance their careers. The text covers a wide range of derivatives pricing, such as European, American, Asian, Barrier and other exotic options. Extensive appendices provide a summary of important formulae from calculus, theory of probability, and differential equations, for the convenience of readers.
As Volume II of the four-volume Problems and Solutions in Mathematical Finance series, this book provides clear explanation of the mathematics behind equity derivatives, in order to help readers gain a deeper understanding of their mechanics and a firmer grasp of the calculations.
- Review the fundamentals of equity derivatives
- Work through problems from basic securities to advanced exotics pricing
- Examine numerical methods and detailed derivations of closed-form solutions
- Utilise formulae for probability, differential equations, and more
Mathematical finance relies on mathematical models, numerical methods, computational algorithms and simulations to make trading, hedging, and investment decisions. For the practitioners and graduate students of quantitative finance, Problems and Solutions in Mathematical Finance Volume II provides essential guidance principally towards the subject of equity derivatives.
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The Science of Supercars: The technology that powers the greatest cars in the world
Trace the evolution of the supercar through the technology that drives it.
With an introduction by David Coulthard.
This is the definitive story of the science behind the art of supercar design. Written by bestselling author Martin Roach and featuring bespoke technical illustrations from F1 insider Neil Waterman, plus contributions from the biggest names in the supercar world, including:
- Adrian Newey – legend of Formula 1 design
- Gordon Murray – creator of the McLaren F1
- Achim Anscheidt – chief designer of the Bugatti Chiron
- Tony Hatter – Porsche design guru
- Horacio Pagani – founder of Pagani
- Nigel Mansell – Formula 1 world champion
- Christian von Koenigsegg – founder of Koenigsegg
And many, many more.
From the earliest supercharged monsters to the complex machines of today, The Science of Supercars traces the evolution of the supercar through the technology that powers it.
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How to Build a Car: The Autobiography of the World’s Greatest Formula 1 Designer
‘Adrian has a unique gift for understanding drivers and racing cars. He is ultra competitive but never forgets to have fun. An immensely likeable man.’ Damon Hill
The world s foremost designer in Formula One, Adrian Newey OBE is arguably one of Britain s greatest engineers and this is his fascinating, powerful memoir.
How to Build a Car explores the story of Adrian s unrivalled 35-year career in Formula One through the prism of the cars he has designed, the drivers he has worked alongside and the races in which he s been involved.
A true engineering genius, even in adolescence Adrian s thoughts naturally emerged in shape and form he began sketching his own car designs at the age of 12 and took a welding course in his school summer holidays. From his early career in IndyCar racing and on to his unparalleled success in Formula One, we learn in comprehensive, engaging and highly entertaining detail how a car actually works. Adrian has designed for the likes of Mario Andretti, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill, David Coulthard, Mika Hakkinen, Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel, always with a shark-like purity of purpose: to make the car go faster. And while his career has been marked by unbelievable triumphs, there have also been deep tragedies; most notably Ayrton Senna s death during his time at Williams in 1994.
Beautifully illustrated with never-before-seen drawings, How to Build a Car encapsulates, through Adrian s remarkable life story, precisely what makes Formula One so thrilling its potential for the total synchronicity of man and machine, the perfect combination of style, efficiency and speed.
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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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WJEC/Eduqas AS/A-level Year 1 Business Student Guide 2: Business Functions
Exam boards: WJEC and WJEC Eduqas
Level: AS/A-level
Subject: Business
First teaching: September 2015
First exams: Summer 2016 (AS); Summer 2017 (A-level)Build, reinforce and assess students’ knowledge throughout the course. Tailored to the 2015 WJEC and Eduqas specifications and brought to you by the leading A-level Business publisher, this study and revision guide combines clear content coverage with practice questions and sample answers.
– Ensure understanding with concise coverage of each topic, broken down into manageable chunks
– Help students apply their knowledge to up-to-date examples that cover key content areas such as technology
– Consolidate understanding with exam tips and knowledge-check questions
– Practise exam-style questions for every question type, with plenty of opportunities to develop the maths and quantitative skills that students need to succeed
– Improve students’ exam technique and show them how to reach the next grade using sample student answers and commentary for each exam-style question
– Use flexibly in class or at home, for knowledge acquisition during the course or focused revision and exam preparation
This Student Guide covers the content of:
– 2015 WJEC AS/A-level Business specifications regulated by Qualifications Wales
– 2015 WJEC Eduqas AS/A-level Business specifications regulated by Ofqual
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Money Skills for Teens: A Beginner’s Guide to Budgeting, Saving, and Investing. Everything a Teenager Should Know About Personal Finance (Essential Life Skills for Teens Book 4)
ESSENTIAL MONEY SKILLS EVERY TEENAGER SHOULD KNOW!
The teenage years are important for learning, discovering the world, and exploring new interests and passions. It’s a time of growth and self-discovery, where teens learn more about themselves and their place in the world.
While these are exciting times, they can also be daunting. With so much to learn and so many new experiences, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of growing up.
That’s where this book comes in. To help teens navigate one of the biggest responsibilities and challenges every young adult has to face: Money.
Love it or hate it, money is an essential part of life, and learning how to manage it effectively is crucial.
Money Skills for Teens, by Ferne Bowe (author of Life Skills for Young Adults & Life Skills for Tweens), provides everything a teen needs to know about personal finance. From budgeting and saving to investing and building credit, this book covers all the essential money skills every teenager should know.
Using real-life examples and easy-to-understand language, the book provides practical advice to help teens develop a healthy relationship with money. From budgeting and saving for emergencies to investing in stocks and using credit responsibly, this book covers it all.
In Money Skills for Teens, Ferne covers how to:
- Choose and open your first bank account
- Read a bank statement
- Maintain a healthy credit score
- Avoid financial fraud and scams
- Identify your spending personality (and keep it in check)
- Use credit responsibly
- Pay for your first car
- Save for a rainy day
- Develop a healthy, long-term outlook to investing
- And 40+ more financial skills
Money Skills for Teens is the go-to beginner’s guide to personal finance for teenagers. Providing them with a solid foundation of money skills, knowledge, and experiences to help them make wise financial decisions.
If you like simple, practical, and real-world advice, you’ll love this book.
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Pearson Edexcel A-Level Business Workbook 1
Support and encourage students in their study of Pearson Edexcel A level Business with these write-in Workbooks.
These Workbooks help students practise their skills and improve their subject knowledge both inside and outside the classroom.
– Develop and consolidate understanding using practice questions targeting each Assessment Objective including calculations and worked examples
– Build key skills and practise the different question types
– Support assessment preparation using exam-style questions on every topic
– Use flexibly alongside your existing textbooks and schemes of work as homework, classwork and for intervention
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Influence Empire: The Story of Tencent and China’s Tech Ambition: Shortlisted for the FT Business Book of 2022
*REVISED AND UPDATED*
*SHORTLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK 2022*
*A TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEARS 2022*
*A NEW YORK TIMES BEST BUSINESS BOOK 2022*‘A fascinating study of the tech giant and its symbiotic relationship with the Chinese government’ – Guardian
‘Vital . . . More than a corporate hagiography, Ms. Chen’s book offers insight into the company via executive interviews and exclusive details.’ — New York Times
‘Influence Empire by Lulu Yilun Chen is so much more than the long-awaited story of Tencent and its vital everything app, WeChat, the messaging tool used by 1.3 billion people. It’s also the sobering account of an entire generation of high-flying Chinese tech entrepreneurs, whose wings were clipped by the omnipotent hand of their own government.’ — Brad Stone, author of Amazon Unbound and The Everything Store
PRE-ORDER NOW: the definitive look at Tencent, one of the world’s largest tech companies.
__________In 2017, a company known as Tencent overtook Facebook to become the world’s fifth largest company. It was a watershed moment, a wake-up call for those in the West accustomed to regarding the global tech industry through the prism of Silicon Valley: Facebook, Google, Apple and Microsoft.
Yet to many of the two billion-plus people who live just across the Pacific Ocean, it came as no surprise at all.
Founded by the enigmatic billionaire Pony Ma, the firm that began life as a simple text-message operator invested in and created some of China’s most iconic games en route to dreaming up WeChat – the Swiss Army knife super-app that combines messaging, shopping and entertainment. Through billions of dollars of global investments in marquee names from Fortnite to Tesla and a horde of start-ups, Ma’s company went on to build a near-unparalleled empire of influence.
In this fascinating narrative – crammed with insider interviews and exclusive details – Lulu Chen tells the story of how Tencent created the golden era of Chinese technology, and delves into key battles involving Didi, Meituan and Alibaba. It’s a chronicle of critical junctures and asks just what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur in China.
__________‘There’s so much fascinating detail here.’ — The Times
‘Lulu Yilun Chen has written a sharply informed, smart and compelling account of the rise of some of the most powerful companies in China, which also stand among the biggest and richest tech giants in the world. Despite their enormous size and power, few outside of China know of or understand these companies. Now, thanks to Influence Empire: Inside the Story of Tencent and China’s Tech Ambition, that will finally change.’ — Howard French, former NY Times Shanghai bureau chief and author of Everything Under the Heavens: How the Past Helps Shape China’s Push for Global Power
‘A book that tells Tencent’s story has been long overdue, and Lulu Chen’s account is not only comprehensive, but also a gripping business narrative. The globally influential company finally has the account it deserves.’ — David Barboza, The Wire
*A Forbes Espana Top Ten Book 2022*
*A Project Syndicate 2022 Best Read*Read more
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How to Pass Higher Business Management: Second Edition (How To Pass – Higher Level)
Exam Board: SQA
Level: Higher
Subject: Business Management
First Teaching: August 2018
First Exam: May 2019Get your best grade with comprehensive course notes and advice from Scotland’s top experts, fully updated for the latest changes to SQA Higher assessment.
How to Pass Higher Business Management Second Edition contains all the advice and support you need to revise successfully for your Higher exam. It combines an overview of the course syllabus with advice from a top expert on how to improve exam performance, so you have the best chance of success.
– Revise confidently with up-to-date guidance tailored to the latest SQA assessment changes
– Refresh your knowledge with comprehensive, tailored subject notes
– Prepare for the exam with top tips and hints on revision techniques
– Get your best grade with advice on how to gain those vital extra marksRead more
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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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How to Pass National 5 Business Management: Second Edition
Exam Board: SQA
Level: National 5
Subject: Business
First Teaching: September 2017
First Exam: Summer 2018Get your best grade with the SQA endorsed guide to National 5 Business Management.
Fully updated to account for the removal of Unit Assessments and the changes to the National 5 exam, this book contains all the advice and support you need to revise successfully. It combines an overview of the course syllabus with advice from a top expert on how to improve exam performance, so you have the best chance of success.
– Refresh your knowledge with complete course notes
– Prepare for the exam with top tips and hints on revision technique
– Get your best grade with advice on how to gain those vital extra marksRead more
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