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Perfect Babies' Names
by Rosalind FergussonPerfect Babies' Names is an essential resource for all parents-to-be. Taking a close look at over 3,000 names, it not only tells you each name's meaning and history, it also tells you which famous people have shared it over the years and how popular – or unpopular – it is now. With tips on how to make a shortlist and advice for avoiding names that give rise to unfortunate nicknames, Perfect Babies' Names is the ultimate one-stop guide.The Perfect series is a range of practical guides that give clear and straightforward advice on everything from getting your first job to choosing your baby's name. Written by experienced authors offering tried-and-tested tips, each book contains all you need to get it right first time.
Perfect.
by Tom MoynihanWhat is perfect? Now that is the perfect question. It's a 300 if you're at the bowling alley. A 2400 if you're taking the SATs. And firm with a warm, red center if you order your steak medium-rare. While the execution of perfection depends on the subject in question, the result is always the same-complete satisfaction. This intriguing collection of what qualifies as perfection covers quite the array of topics. From the perfect pour of a pint and the perfect age to propose to the shape of the perfect face and the telling of the perfect joke, you will be pleasantly surprised by the scope of perfection. Simply put-it's Perfect.
Perfect.: The Encyclopedia of Perfection
by Tom MoynihanWhat is perfect?Now that is the perfect question.It's a 300 if you're at the bowling alley. A 2400 if you're taking the SATs. And firm with a warm, red center if you order your steak medium-rare.While the execution of perfection depends on the subject in question, the result is always the same-complete satisfaction. This intriguing collection of what qualifies as perfection covers quite the array of topics. From the perfect pour of a pint and the perfect age to propose to the shape of the perfect face and the telling of the perfect joke, you will be pleasantly surprised by the scope of perfection.Simply put-it's Perfect.
Perfect
by Tom MoynihanWhat isperfect? Nowthatis theperfectquestion. It's a 300 if you're at the bowling alley. A 2400 if you're taking the SATs. And firm with a warm, red center if you order your steak medium-rare. While the execution of perfection depends on the subject in question, the result is always the same-complete satisfaction. This intriguing collection of what qualifies as perfection covers quite the array of topics. From the perfect pour of a pint and the perfect age to propose to the shape of the perfect face and the telling of the perfect joke, you will be pleasantly surprised by the scope of perfection. Simply put-it'sPerfect.
The Perennial Care Manual: A Plant-by-Plant Guide: What to Do & When to Do It
by Nancy J. Ondra Rob CardilloKeep your perennial beds looking their best, season after season. From planning and planting to pruning and propagating, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to maintain a stunning perennial garden. Nancy J. Ondra provides an in-depth, plant-by-plant guide that profiles 125 popular perennials, with helpful information on each plant’s soil, light, and water needs. Ondra’s expertise and passion for gardening, along with Rob Cardillo’s breathtaking photography, will inspire you to create a garden of your dreams that will last a lifetime.
La pérdida de El Dorado
by V. S. NaipaulEl Premio Nobel de Literatura, V.S. Naipaul, nos cuenta en tono de crónica la pequeña y gran historia de su isla natal: Trinidad. V.S. Naipaul nos cuenta de modo magistral la pequeña gran historia de su isla natal, Trinidad, que desde los tiempos de la Conquista fue punto de partida para las expediciones españolas en busca de la mítica Ciudad de Oro y territorio de combate para las ambiciones coloniales de Inglaterra, que no se detendría hasta hacerse con el poder en la zona aprovechando las guerras de independencia de las colonias españolas. La pérdida de El Dorado es una novela con tono de crónica y el pulso dramático de una tragedia de Shakespeare. Reseña:«Hay algo inexorable, al filo del fatalismo, en algunas páginas de Naipaul. Entre tantas cosas, sus libros nos enseñan que no existen causas fáciles y que las decisiones morales no se compran.»Valentí Puig
The Percussionists' Guide to Injury Treatment and Prevention: The Answer Guide to Drummers in Pain
by Dr. Darin WorkmanPain and injury are near constant companions for professional musicians. Aching hands, painful joint swelling, back problems, among other ailments were all thought to be part of the price musicians had to pay to be performers. However, thanks to an increasing awareness of both the kinesiology and biology of movement, as well as proper techniques for fostering good performance habits, musicians no longer have to suffer in silence.Perhaps no group of musicians has been more prone to career-threatening injury than percussionists, and the demands for speed, power, control, and endurance are only increasing. Often musicians wait until an injury is so aggravated that it's too late to be fully treated. In almost every case, if the drummer had done some very simple preventative (or early) care, the injury would never have become a serious issue.The Percussionists' Guide to Injury Treatment and Prevention is designed to aid in that early prevention and treatment. Although it is not a substitute for clinical diagnosis or medical care from a trained physician, it can educate the musician as to how the human body works; the role of muscles and skeletal structure in supporting movement; and understanding specifically how to prevent and treat common injuries. The book begins with a general discussion of how the body works and basic prevention concepts. It then covers each specific area of the body (where it hurts), suggesting practical ways to prevent and treat it. Basic anatomy is covered in terms that a musician can understand.For all percussion students and professionals, The Percussionists' Guide to Injury Treatment and Prevention will be an indispensable companion.
Perceptions of the Independence of Judges in Europe: Congruence of Society and Judiciary
by Frans van DijkThis open access book is about the perception of the independence of the judiciary in Europe. Do citizens and judges see its independence in the same way? Do judges feel that their independence is respected by the users of the courts, by the leadership of the courts and by politicians? Does the population trust the judiciary more than other public institutions, or less? How does independence of the judiciary work at the national level and at the level of the European Union? These interrelated questions are particularly relevant in times when the independence of the judiciary is under political pressure in several countries in the European Union, giving way to illiberal democracy. Revealing surveys among judges, lay judges and lawyers - in addition to regular surveys of the European Commission - provide a wealth of information to answer these questions. While the answers will not please everyone, they are of interest to a wide audience, in particular court leaders, judges, lawyers, politicians and civil servants.
El Pequeño Libro de las Musas
by Khaled Talib Lic. Liliana GandugliaEl Pequeño Libro de las Musas invita al lector a embarcarse en una travesía fantástica para descubrir la belleza de la palabra escrita. En sus páginas se encuentra una colección de curiosos dichos poéticos aparejados con una serenata lingüística, que invoca el alma del cuentista, y el espíritu cálido del escritor. Desde frases elegantes, expresiones humorísticas hasta reflexiones que desafían el pensamiento, este libro es delicioso para sorber té, meditar, sumergirse y obtener con frecuencia una dosis generosa de inspiración literaria.
Pepsi & Shirlie - It's All in Black and White: Wham! Life and Friendship
by Pepsi Demacque-Crockett Shirlie KempLondon. Wham! Pop, glitz and glamour. And two girls with stars in their eyes.Our friendship began one windy day in 1982, outside Finsbury Park tube. It was an instant like at first sight. We were on our way to a Wham! rehearsal. Pepsi was the new girl in the band and over a car stereo, a cassette tape and that journey to Bushey we bonded. We had no idea that we were on the first of many journeys together and that soon we'd be travelling all over Europe, Australia, America, China and Japan. Or that no matter where we went, together, we'd find a way to make every exotic destination feel like home.We'd both been teenagers during the seventies – a dreary and difficult decade, especially if you were young in London and you didn't have much money.So, in 1982, anything was possible for us – a pair of twentysomethings who hadn't been to university, who didn't have any money, who dreamt of singing and dancing, but ultimately lived for fun. Everything felt new and life was a question mark. We had no idea what was lying ahead, but we wanted to say yes.What we didn't know was that we were saying yes to a lifetime of connection that has endured whatever we've done, wherever we've been. From the side of the stage to its centre – we have many stories to tell.And it's all here, it's all in black and white.
Pepsi & Shirlie - It's All in Black and White: Wham! Life and Friendship
by Pepsi Demacque-Crockett Shirlie KempLondon. Wham! Pop, glitz and glamour. And two girls with stars in their eyes.Our friendship began one windy day in 1982, outside Finsbury Park tube. It was an instant like at first sight. We were on our way to a Wham! rehearsal. Pepsi was the new girl in the band and over a car stereo, a cassette tape and that journey to Bushey we bonded. We had no idea that we were on the first of many journeys together and that soon we'd be travelling all over Europe, Australia, America, China and Japan. Or that no matter where we went, together, we'd find a way to make every exotic destination feel like home.We'd both been teenagers during the seventies – a dreary and difficult decade, especially if you were young in London and you didn't have much money.So, in 1982, anything was possible for us – a pair of twentysomethings who hadn't been to university, who didn't have any money, who dreamt of singing and dancing, but ultimately lived for fun. Everything felt new and life was a question mark. We had no idea what was lying ahead, but we wanted to say yes.What we didn't know was that we were saying yes to a lifetime of connection that has endured whatever we've done, wherever we've been. From the side of the stage to its centre – we have many stories to tell.And it's all here, it's all in black and white.
The Pepperpot Diaries: Stories From My Caribbean Table
by Andi OliverAndi Oliver&’s deeply personal exploration of Caribbean food showcasing both traditional and new recipes, cherished ingredients, and vibrant flavors from across the regionThe ingredients we use in Caribbean cookery tell a story—and it&’s a huge, swirling tale … The Pepperpot Diaries is Andi Oliver&’s long-awaited first cookbook. Showcasing both traditional and new recipes, cherished ingredients and vibrant flavors from across the Caribbean, let Andi Oliver take you on an exploration of identity and heritage as she shows you how to create simple yet sensational dishes that will bring the unbeatable flavors of Caribbean cooking to your table.The story of food captured in this book will take readers on a journey around the melting pot of cultural influences, history, and heritage that has uniquely shaped traditional and contemporary Caribbean cuisine. Through her travels in Antigua, Andi shares her deeply personal journey on reconnecting with the food she grew up eating—the flavors and ingredients that run through her heart and soul—and what the future might hold for Caribbean cooking. This book explores who we were, who we are, and where we&’re going—all through the food we eat and the people we meet along the way.
Pep Talks for Writers: 52 Insights and Actions to Boost Your Creative Mojo
by Grant FaulknerEvery writer knows that as rewarding as the creative process is, it can often be a bumpy road. Have hope and keep at it! Designed to kick-start creativity, this handbook from the executive director of National Novel Writing Month gathers a wide range of insights and advice for writers at any stage of their career. From tips about how to finally start that story to helpful ideas about what to do when the words just aren't quite coming out right, Pep Talks for Writers provides motivation, encouragement, and helpful exercises for writers of all stripes.
The Pep Boys Auto Guide to Car Care and Maintenance: Easy, Do-It-Yourself Upkeep for a Healthy Car, Vital Tips for Service and Repair, and Strategies for Roadside Emergencies
by E. J. BraswellOkay, so you're not a gearhead, but like most folks, you want to keep your car in peak condition. For more than eighty years, the Pep Boys-Manny, Moe, and Jack-have been "the three best friends your car ever had." And now, with The Pep Boys Auto Guide to Car Care and Maintenance, any Tom, Dick, or Harriet can learn how to keep his or her car running smoothly and looking its best.The ideal car care guide for do-it-yourselfers, this is your one-stop source for everything from the basics to the hard stuff (so you'll know what to tackle yourself and when to call in the experts). Inside you'll discover* a simple anatomy of your car and a handy glossary of terms* accident prevention measures and how to handle emergencies on the road, from jump-starting your engine to changing a flat tire* key seasonal and monthly maintenance tasks-including checking oil levels and battery life, tire rotation, and monitoring tread wear* tips for improving fuel mileage * how to diagnose major and minor problems-and how to fix themStraightforward and easy to use, The Pep Boys Auto Guide to Car Care and Maintenance will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to keep your car in top condition.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The People's Pharmacy Quick and Handy Home Remedies
by Terry Graedon Joe GraedonA guide to healing foods and home remedies reported to and verified by Joe and Terry Graedon, including their carefully researched responses on how and why such treatments work. The core of this title is organized as Q&As between the general public and the Graedons. It contains as much information as a voluminous encyclopedia of home remedies, yet it's quick, easy, inviting, and fun to read, with the same friendly and authoritative personality conveyed in their popular call-in radio show. The Graedons also offer a dozen new recipes for food so good for you, it serves as preventive medicine. Organized alphabetically by ailment and then, within each of those, by food or remedy. Offers the basics of three standard diets for health, weight control, and fitness, along with a dozen new recipes for preparing food to match the diets. Includes a helpful index and cross-referencing system, making the book both a good shelf reference and an entertaining browse. This book builds on the reputation of The People's Pharmacy and adds the extra value that comes from a partnership with National Geographic.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The People's Pharmacy
by Terry Graedon Joe GraedonThe lifesaving, money-saving guide that should be within reach of every medicine cabinet. Join the millions of smart, health-conscious consumers who turn to Joe and Teresa Graedon for sound advice on the enter spectrum of medications and health care products on today's drugstore shelves. From antiperspirants to antidepressants, from dandruff shampoos to cold remedies, antacides, pain relievers, laxatives, betacarotene, and the newest prescription drugs for heart disease, the Graedons provide the latest data on safety and effectiveness, and enable readers to make informed choices. Topics covered include: New warnings about side effects and interactions Breakthroughs that could change your life How, when and with what to take your medications New drugs such as Imitrex, Effexor, Aleve, Pepcid AC, Tagament HB, and Zantac 75: what they do and what to watch out for Home remedies for arthritis, dandruff, hiccups, heartburn, bug bites, bad breath, and more Drugs for children and women (including the latest word on Ritalin estrogen treatment, and contraceptives) Ready-reference guide to the 100 most commonly prescribed drugs How to save money--sometimes hundred of dollars a year--by knowing when a generic is as good as a brand-name drug Allergy, asthma, Alzheimer's anxiety, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, headache, heartburn, high cholesterol, and other medical conditions
A People's History of the Peculiar: A Freak Show of Facts, Random Obsessions and Astounding Truths
by Nick BelardesDid you know that Thomas Jefferson's grandson was an ax murderer? Do you delight knowing that some dinosaurs were as teeny tiny as hens? Wonder what it's like to live in Hell Town at the End of the World? How about an ailment so surreal it's named after Alice in Wonderland? In A People's History of the Peculiar, historian Nick Belardes has dug into the raw source material found in historical archives, scientific studies, and libraries the world over to find facts, lists, definitions, and astonishing information guaranteed to provide readers with the best cocktail conversation topics for many years to come! Also found here are first-person interviews with people who can explain the unexplained, from the permanently puzzling Mothman conspiracy to secret Star Wars Jedi religious cults and the charmingly eccentric reason why British aerospace engineers sent teddy bears floating out into space. These real-world facts are outlandish enough to sharpen the brain and occupy readers' minds for hours of entertainment.
A People's History of the Peculiar
by Caroline Leavitt Nick BelardesDid you know that Thomas Jefferson's grandson was an ax murderer? Do you delight knowing that some dinosaurs were as teeny tiny as hens? Wonder what it's like to live in Hell Town at the End of the World? How about an ailment so surreal it's named after Alice in Wonderland? In A People's History of the Peculiar, historian Nick Belardes has dug into the raw source material found in historical archives, scientific studies, and libraries the world over to find facts, lists, definitions, and astonishing information guaranteed to provide readers with the best cocktail conversation topics for many years to come! Also found here are first-person interviews with people who can explain the unexplained, from the permanently puzzling Mothman conspiracy to secret Star Wars Jedi religious cults and the charmingly eccentric reason why British aerospace engineers sent teddy bears floating out into space. These real-world facts are outlandish enough to sharpen the brain and occupy readers' minds for hours of entertainment.
The People You Meet in Hell: A Troubling Almanac of the Very Worst Humans in History
by Brian BooneTrue crime monsters, historic jerks, and Earth’s lowest of the low get their dueThere’s no rest for the wicked! Darkly hilarious and deeply satisfying, The People You Meet in Hell takes comedy roasts to a whole new subterranean level. This definitive guide to humanity’s most despicable individuals tempers their gasp-worthy true crimes with mockery and a big pinch of karma administered by Satan himself. From dictators to serial killers and even everyday monsters like your micromanaging boss, this book pulls no punches. Enjoy entertaining star ratings and custom punishments from the Devil himself, complete with 40 comically gratifying illustrations:- Consummate cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer enjoys a tofu-heavy diet down below- Murderous misogynist Ted Bundy is a hit on Hell’s most horrifying dating app- Baby farmer Amelia Dyer spends a sleepless eternity surrounded by creepy porcelain dollsWith a heavy helping of posthumous humor, The People You Meet in Hell reminds you that there’s always hope. Well, maybe not for these people. But for you, probably! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll cringe, and you’ll thank your lucky stars that you’re not in the crosshairs. (Yet.)
PEOPLE Yearbook: The Most Memorable Moments of 2016 & Those We Lost in 2016
by The Editors of PEOPLEPeople highlights the memorable and significant moments of 2016 and profiles those we lost this year.
PEOPLE Yearbook: The Most Memorable Moments of 2017
by The Editors of PEOPLERelive the best moments of a memorable year!These are the moments that touched us this year, all brought together in one Special Edition, The People Yearbook. All of the things that you love about People magazine + the special, heartbreaking, and triumphant moments that we all remember: From the year in Royals, the best Celebrity coverage, our entertainment obsessions, 2017 Passages, and of course, the 2017 Farewells.. Prince George went off to school this year, meanwhile, his Uncle, Prince Harry found an American Princess. No one could deny it was the year of the woman, from the defiant and celebratory WomanÍs March, the #metoo movement, and the ascendance of a new superhero _ Wonder Woman, which shattered box office records and made Israeli actress Gal Gadot a star. There were also the tragedies _ the wildfires that tore through northern California, the tragic Las Vegas shooting, and the hurricanes that decimated Houston and Puerto Rico. But for every tragedy, there was triumph, including the Houston AstroÍs historic win of the World Series, buoying a cityÍs spirits. There are also our best celebrity photographs from the year, including the best celebrity births _ the Instagram-famous twins from Beyonce, Hota KotbÍs bundle of joy, the Clooney twins, the engagements, and our class of 2017: The breakout stars and celebrities that made their mark this year. 2017 Farewell says goodbye to the greats we lost this year, including Mary Tyler Moore, Tom Petty, Roger Moore, and many others. Full of the photography and canÍt-miss moments that you expect, the People Yearbook celebrates the best of what we love about People.
People Who Love to Eat Are Always the Best People: And Other Wisdom
by Julia ChildA charming, giftable collection of the beloved, best-selling author's inimitable quotes--her words of wisdom on love, life, and, of course, food."If you're afraid of butter, use cream." So decrees Julia Child, the legendary culinary authority and cookbook author who taught America how to cook--and how to eat. This delightful volume of quotations compiles some of Julia's most memorable lines on eating--"The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook"--on drinking, on life--"I think every woman should have a blowtorch"--on love, travel, France, and much more. Perfect for Julia fans, home cooks, and anyone who simply loves to eat and drink.
The People of Ship Street (International Library of Sociology #Vol. 14)
by Madeline KerrFirst published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
People-Centred Methodologies for Heritage Conservation: Exploring Emotional Attachments to Historic Urban Places (Critical Studies in Heritage, Emotion and Affect)
by Rebecca Madgin James LeshThis book presents methodological approaches that can help explore the ways in which people develop emotional attachments to historic urban places. With a focus on the powerful relations that form between people and places, this book uses people-centred methodologies to examine the ways in which emotional attachments can be accessed, researched, interpreted and documented as part of heritage scholarship and management. It demonstrates how a range of different research methods drawn primarily from disciplines across the arts, humanities and social sciences can be used to better understand the cultural values of heritage places. In so doing, the chapters bring together a series of diverse case studies from both established and early-career scholars in Australia, China, Europe, North America and Central America. These case studies outline methods that have been successfully employed to consider attachments between people and historic places in different contexts. This book advocates a need to shift to a more nuanced understanding of people’s relations to historic places by situating emotional attachments at the core of urban heritage thinking and practice. It offers a practical guide for both academics and industry professionals towards people-centred methodologies for urban heritage conservation.