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Legendary striker Michael Owen's career divides opinion among fans and his honest new autobiography will see him set the record straight once and for all. It promises to make for an explosive read and will be one of the most talked about football books of the year. Product details Format Paperback | 352 pages Dimensions 153 x 234mm Publication date 05 Sep 2019 ...

Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841--1919) stands out among the great artists for his willingness to paint pictures that are straightforwardly pretty and charming: he chooses familiar and sympathetic human types as his subjects, and depicts them with an appealing immediacy, using an attractively bright and rosy palette. Not all of his four thousand or so paintings are equally good; some fall short on formal grounds, and others, not surprisingly, sink into sentimentality. But Renoir's best works are masterpieces, perhaps the most joyous and effervescent ones in the history of art--his great monuments to leisure, Dancing at the Moulin de la Galette and Luncheon of the Boating Party; his delicate portraits of women and children, like the winsome Girl with a Watering Can; and his many frankly sensual nudes. In this highly readable monograph, noted art historian Anne Distel offers an illuminating new account of the life of the man who created such singularly sparkling works. The author deftly ...

This is the 5th Edition of our best-selling core Java book. Since 2001, it has been used by thousands of beginning and experienced programmers to master the core language skills that are needed to create console, web, and mobile applications. Now, to make training even easier, this book shows you how to develop Java programs using the two most popular IDEs that will boost your programming productivity. Product details Format Paperback | 800 pages Dimensions 8 x 10 x 43.18mm ...

Why My Cat Is More Impressive Than Your Baby is chockfull of comics about cats, babies, dogs, lasers, selfies, and pigeons! This book contains a vast wealth of never-before-seen comics, including informative guides, such as: How to comfortably sleep next to your cat 10 ways to befriend a misanthropic cat How to hold a baby when you are not used to holding babies A dog's guide to walking a human being How to cuddle like you mean it. Includes a pull-out poster of: How to tell if your cat thinks you're not that big of a deal. Product details Format Paperback | 160 pages Dimensions 178 ...

How do we bring the law into line with people's psychological experience? How can psychoanalysis help us understand irrational actions and bad choices? Our legal system relies on the idea that people act reasonably and of their own free will, yet some still commit crimes with a high likelihood of being caught, sign obviously one-sided contracts, or violate their own moral codes-behavior many would call fundamentally irrational. Anne Dailey shows that a psychoanalytic perspective grounded in solid clinical work can bring the law into line with the reality of psychological experience. Approaching contemporary legal debates with fresh insights, this original and powerful critique sheds new light on issues of overriding social importance, including false confessions, sexual consent, threats of violence, and criminal responsibility. By challenging basic legal assumptions with a nuanced and humane perspective, Dailey shows how psychoanalysis can further our legal system's highest id...

This is no ordinary textbook. With its revamped design, highly visual features, and concise coverage, the second edition of Essential Communication is a practical, interactive guide for students. Exercises and self-quizzes help students reflect on their own communication patterns and improve their skills. Focused on the fundamentals, every element of this text helps students become better communicators online, in person, at home, and at work. Product details Format Paperback | 312 pages Dimensions 215.9 x 276.86 x 12.7mm ...

What child hasn't considered becoming a vet? This play set allows young animal lovers to realize a dream come true by practicing taking care of animals. Upon opening the book, children will delight in discovering that the three-panel stand is a veterinarian's exam room. They can play pretend with dog, cat, rabbit, and bird figures by weighing them on a scale, examining them on the exam tables, checking their health records on the computer, and giving them treats. Handy pockets on the panels allow pieces to be easily stored so they can be used again. Product details For ages 0-5 Format Hardback | 20 pages ...

Der berühmte französische Flötist und Komponist schuf neben einer Flötenschule ("Méthode progressive et raisonée pour la Flûte", Mainz 1853) zahlreiche Kompositionen für sein Instrument, neben virtuosen Konzerten und "Grand Solos" auch einfache Unterrichtsliteratur. Grundlage der vorliegenden Neuausgabe seiner Duette op.14 bildet ein undatierter Frühdruck von N. Simrock, Bonn et Cologne Nr. 1446. Schwierigkeitsgrad: 2-4 Product details Format Pamphlet Dimensions 235 x 309 x 15mm | 148g ...

In ruhigem Ton erzählt Theodor Fontane die Geschichte von Effi Briest. In der erdrückenden Atmosphäre »ewigen Lug und Trugs« zerbricht die lebendige junge Frau schließlich nicht an ihrer Schuld, sondern an der Verlassenheit in ihrem Wunsch nach Redlichkeit und Bekenntnis.»Mit einem Male aber glitt sie von ihrem Sitze vor Innstetten nieder, umklammerte seine Knie und sagte in einem Tone, wie wenn sie betete: »Gott sei Dank!« Innstetten verfärbte sich. Was war das? Etwas, was seit Wochen flüchtig, aber doch immer sich erneuernd über ihn kam, war wieder da und sprach so deutlich aus seinem Auge, daß Effi davor erschrak. Sie hatte sich durch ein schönes Gefühl. das nicht viel was andres als ein Bekenntnis ihrer Schuld war, hinreißen lassen und dabei mehr gesagt, als sie sagen durfte. Sie mußte das wieder ausgleichen, mußte was finden, irgendeinen Ausweg, es koste, was es wolle.« (Theodor Fontane: Effi Briest) Product details ...

For Principles of Management courses. The practical tools of management presented through in-depth practice Fundamentals of Management is the most engaging and up-to-date introduction to management resource on the market today. Covering the essential concepts of management, it provides a solid foundation for understanding the key issues and offers a strong, practical focus, including the latest research on what works for managers and what doesn't. The 10th Edition has been updated with the latest coverage on hot topics such as sustainability, holacracy, the sharing economy, gamification, data analytics/big data, BYOD (bring your own device), and wearable technology. Engaging and fun videos and exercises motivate readers and give them the practice they need to become successful managers. Also available with MyLab Management MyLab (TM) Management is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its ...

What does it mean to be Muslim in Britain today? If the media is anything to go by, it has something to do with mosques, community leaders, whether you wear a veil, and your views on religious extremists. But as all our lives become increasingly entwined with our online presence, British Islam has evolved into a multidimensional cultural identity that goes well beyond the confines of the mosque. Entering a world of memes and influencers, Muslim dating apps, and alt-right Islamophobes, Hussein Kesvani reveals how a new generation of young Muslims who have grown up with the internet are using social media to determine their religious identity on their own terms--something that could change the course of `British Islam' forever. Product details Format Paperback | 206 pages ...

Four more extended episodes from the award-winning BBC Radio 4 series, specially compiled by producer Jon Naismith 'ISIHAC is still unmissable. It remains the most thrillingly anarchic panel show in any media you care to name' Simon Mayo, Mail on Sunday `The funniest comedy quiz show of them all' Sue Arnold, The Observer Welcome to the seventeenth collection of episodes from the famous antidote to panel games. Jack Dee challenges regular panelists Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden with a series of silly games against which to pit their wits, along with special guests Harry Hill, Sandi Toksvig, Omid Djalili and Miles Jupp. Highlights include Word for Word, Alien Duets, Swanee Kazoo, Meat Eater's Songbook, In My Pants, Mornington Crescent, Not My Fault, Pig Farmer's Songbook, Specialist Greetings Cards, Unsuccessful Charities, Dentists' Film Club and the ever-popular One Song to the Tune of Another. Enjoy this fine feast of wit and wordplay, ac...

When you're eating for two, it's even more important to plan meals with nutrition in mind. New research suggests that you are what your mother ate: what moms eat during pregnancy has lasting effects on the long-term health of their children including brain development and future food preferences. To provide the best for their baby, mothers must make food choices rich in baby-building nutrients. The Whole 9 Months walks readers through every week of their baby's development and introduces health-boosting whole foods and recipes to incorporate into their daily diet throughout their pregnancy. But it can be difficult to be on a wholesome diet when nausea and food cravings and aversions abound. The easily customizable recipes in this book allow readers to make adjustments based on their needs while continuing to grow a healthy baby. Features include: - Week-by-week information on fetal development - Up-to-date information and research on pregnancy nutrition - 100 easy and del...

This "delightful and eccentric new tale"(The Boston Globe) from the bestselling author of The Jane Austen Book Club subverts the whodunit and gives us a thoroughly modern meta-mystery with wit, warmth, and heart. At loose ends and weary from her recent losses--the deaths of an inventive if at times irritating father and her beloved brother--Rima Lansill comes to Wit's End, the home of her legendary godmother, bestselling mystery writer Addison Early, to regroup...and in search of answers. For starters, why did Addison name one of her characters--a murderer--after Rima's father? But Addison is secretive and feisty, so consumed with protecting her famous fictional detective, Maxwell Lane, from the vagaries of the Internet rumor that she has writer's block. As one woman searches for truth, the other struggles to control the reality of her fiction. Rima soon becomes enmeshed in Addison's household of eccentrics: a formerly alcoholic cook and her irksome son, tw...

There are lots of laughs at every level in The 117-Storey Treehouse, the ninth book in the number one bestselling Treehouse series from Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. Andy and Terry have added another thirteen levels of crazy fun to their every-growing treehouse. They've got a tiny-horse level, a pyjama-party room, an Underpants Museum and Treehouse Information Centre! But Andy and Terry have found themselves running from the Story Police and the only way to escape, is through the terrifying Door of Doom! Join the adventure that inspired the World Book Day bestseller, Terry's Dumb Dot Story in this laugh-out-loud story told through a combination of text and fantastic cartoon-style illustrations. With 117 amazing levels to discover in the Treehouse series, what are you waiting for? Come on up! Product details Format ...

A glorious Collector's Edition of New York Times bestselling, epic fantasy novel CROOKED KINGDOM, featuring: *Intricate gold iconography from the world of the book* *Seven pieces of full-color character artwork from Monolime* *A new and exclusive letter of introduction from the author* *Deep black sprayed edges* *Endpaper maps* This beautiful hardback is a perfect gift for fans, or to discover the unforgettable writing of Leigh Bardugo before the Grishaverse comes to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone, an original series. Welcome to the world of the Grisha. Kaz Brekker and his crew of deadly outcasts have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jur...

The New York Times bestseller that celebrates the dreams, acceptance, and love that parents have for their children . . . now and forever! From brave and bold to creative and clever, Emily Winfield Martin's rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children. With beautiful, and sometimes humorous, illustrations, and a clever gatefold with kids in costumes, this is a book grown-ups will love reading over and over to kids-both young and old. A great gift for any occasion, but a special stand-out for baby showers, birthdays, and graduation. The Wonderful Things You Will Be has a loving and truthful message that will endure for lifetimes. Product details For ages 0-5 Format ...

Acclaimed author Tim McCanna celebrates gardens, nature, and all sorts of critters in this delightful and vibrant read-aloud picture book. In the earth a single seed sits beside a millipede worms and termites dig and toil moving through the garden soil How does a garden grow? Follow along from seed to sprout to bud to flower as a garden blooms. Worms, ladybugs, millipedes, and more help a garden grow each season. Tim McCanna's gorgeous, rhyming text, combined with Aimée Sicuro's stunning illustrations make this charming picture book as informative as it is fun to read aloud. Bonus backmatter features tons of cool facts about ecosystems and the symbiosis between plants and bugs. Product details Format Hardback | 48 pages ...

Hans-Åke Lilja, founder of Lilja's Library, has compiled a brand-new anthology of horror stories to celebrate twenty years of running the #1 Stephen King news website on the web!This anthology includes both original stories like a brand-new novella by John Ajvide Lindqvist (Let the Right One In), very rare reprints like "The Blue Air Compressor" by Stephen King, and at least one classic tale that inspired Lilja's love of the macabre at a very young age! Now, let's join Lilja...He's already waiting for us, there ahead in the darkness...You see him, don't you? Just keep walking, you'll find him soon enough, we promise...He's there, shining and waiting for you...Take his hand and then you, too, will shine in the dark! Stories include: "Celebrating 20 Years of Lilja's Library (An Introduction) by Hans-Åke Lilja "The Blue Air Compressor" by Stephen King "The Net" by Jack Ketchum and P. D. Cacek "The Novel of the ...

Announcing that rare parenting book that will not only help you become a more effective parent but actually change how you see your children. Written by Montessori educator Simone Davies, this book shows you how to bring the educational values of a Montessori classroom into your home-while turning the whole idea of the "terrible twos" on its head. Here is how to set up Montessori-friendly spaces in your home. Principles for fostering curiosity in your child-and in yourself. Specific Montessori skills-the winter coat flip; getting your toddler to pour his or her own water and clean up whatever spills might occur. And it goes much deeper, showing how a parent can really be present, be the child's guide, and handle tantrums and problematic behaviour without resorting to bribes, threats, or punishment and truly celebrate every stage. It's also that rare parenting book that's beautiful to look at, with a bright, airy design and simple colour illustrations and photo...

Greeted with controversy on its publication, Answer to Job has long been neglected by many serious commentators on Jung. This book offers an intellectual and cultural context for C.G.Jung's 1952 publication. In Jung's Answer to Job: A Commentary, the author argues that such neglect is due to a failure to understand Jung's objectives in this text and offers a new way of reading the work. The book places Answer to Job in the context of biblical commentary, and then examines the circumstances surrounding its compositions and immediate reception. A detailed commentary on the work discusses the major methodological presuppositions informing it and explains how key Jungian concepts operate in the text. Jung's Answer to Job: A Commentary unravels Jung's narrative by reading it in the chronological order of the biblical events it analyses and the book to which it refers, offering a comprehensive re-reading of Jung's text. An original argument put across in a schol...

*The New York Times bestseller* What explains the spreading backlash against the global elite? In this revelatory investigation, Anand Giridharadas takes us into the inner sanctums of a new gilded age, showing how the elite follow a 'win-win' logic, fighting for equality and justice any way they can - except ways that threaten their position at the top. But why should our gravest problems be solved by consultancies, technology companies and corporate-sponsored charities instead of public institutions and elected officials? Why should we rely on scraps from the winners? Trenchant and gripping, this is an indispensable guide and call to action for elites and citizens alike. Product details Format Paperback | 304 pages ...

Tim Marshall, the New York Times bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography, offers "a readable primer to many of the biggest problems facing the world" (Daily Express, UK) by examining the borders, walls, and boundaries that divide countries and their populations. The globe has always been a world of walls, from the Great Wall of China to Hadrian's Wall to the Berlin Wall. But a new age of isolationism and economic nationalism is upon us, visible in Trump's obsession with building a wall on the Mexico border, in Britain's Brexit vote, and in many other places as well. China has the great Firewall, holding back Western culture. Europe's countries are walling themselves against immigrants, terrorism, and currency issues. South Africa has heavily gated communities, and massive walls or fences separate people in the Middle East, Korea, Sudan, India, and other places around the world. In fact, more than a third of the world's nation-states have barriers ...

Co obchodníci nevědí Tato kniha přináší odpovědi na klíčové otázky, které pracovníci marketingu řeší každý den. Otázky typu: jak podpořit růst a stabilitu značky, jak funguje reklama, jakou částku je potřeba vložit do propagace, vyplatí se věrnostní programy, jsou zákazníci loajální Kniha přináší výsledky desítky let trvajících výzkumů srozumitelnou formou pro všechny obchodníky. Je to první kniha svého druhu, která prezentuje zákonitosti obchodu a propagace. Nejvýraznějším kladem této knihy je, že pravidla a zákonitosti v ní fungují v různé době i v různých částech světa. Product details Format Loose-leaf | 248 pages Publication date 0...

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Gray Man series comes a startlingly realistic novel of World War III. A desperate Kremlin takes advantage of a military crisis in Asia to simultaneously strike into Western Europe and invade east Africa in a bid to occupy three Rare Earth mineral mines that will give Russia unprecedented control over the world's hi-tech sector for generations to come. Pitted against the Russians are a Marine lieutenant colonel pulled out of a cushy Pentagon job, a French Special Forces captain and his intelligence operative father, a young Polish partisan fighter, an A-10 Warthog pilot, and the commander of an American tank platoon who, along with his German counterpart, fight from behind enemy lines. Through grand land, sea, and air battles to a small unit fighting hand-to-hand in the jungle, Russia and the US face off in a terrifying but thrilling battle for world dominance - with constant the threat of a Russian nuclear detonation ever present. ...