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The Marlow Murder Club: A Novel (The Marlow Murder Club #1)
by Robert Thorogood2023 EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE, LILIAN JACKSON BRAUN AWARD"An absolute joy to read. Funny, entertaining, and beautifully written." —B. A. Paris, New York Times bestselling authorA delightfully clever new mystery from creator of BBC One's hilarious murder mystery series Death in ParadiseMeet Judith: a seventy-seven-year-old whiskey drinking, crossword puzzle author living her best life in a dilapidated mansion on the outskirts of Marlow.Nothing ever happens in Marlow. That is, until Judith hears her neighbor shot while skinny-dipping in the Thames. The local police don't believe her story. It's an open and shut case, of course. Ha! Stefan can't be left for dead like that.Judith investigates and picks up a crew of sidekicks: Suzie the dogwalker and Becks the vicar's wife. Together, they are the Marlow Murder Club.When another body turns up, they realize they have a real-life serial killer on their hands. And the puzzle they set out to solve has become a trap from which they might never escape…Robert Thorogood, has turned the Christie-mystery on its head with this ever-so-sly cozy perfect for readers who love Richard Osmond's Thursday Murder Club and An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good."Lightweight but no-nonsense and genuinely brainy"—Kirkus Reviews"Damn right funny and heartwarming…great fun"—Crime Time"I love Robert Thorogood's writing."—Peter James, international bestselling author
The Maroons: Queensland's State of Origin heroes
by Robert BurginA fitness plan for everyone to shred stubborn areas of body fat and boost metabolism—no need to go to a gym Healthy Body educates you about your body, getting fit, and how to eat right for it. Once you understand the hormonal rules that govern your body you will become the master of your physique and the controller of your body. This book teachers readers how to shred stubborn areas of body fat, and what supplements to take for flabby arms, legs, and mid-section. It will teach you how to boost your metabolism with simple weight-based circuit-style training at home that will increase lean muscle while burning fat. It discusses simple everyday equipment list, weekly overviews, and 24 exercises. Lifestyle tips are offered, along with a meal plan and more than 30 recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with post workout snacks and treats. Includes dual measures.
The Matchmaker's Gift: A Novel
by Lynda Cohen LoigmanNamed a Best Book of Fall 2022 by Parade • BuzzFeed • New York Post • GMA.com • People"Loigman's latest is a gem. A scrappy Jewish teenager newly arrived in 1920s New York struggles to follow her calling as a matchmaker––seventy years later, her cynical divorce-attorney granddaughter realizes she has very inconveniently inherited the family gift for matching soulmates. Both funny and moving, The Matchmaker's Gift made me smile from start to finish."––Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose CodeIs finding true love a calling or a curse?Even as a child in 1910, Sara Glikman knows her gift: she is a maker of matches and a seeker of soulmates. But among the pushcart-crowded streets of New York’s Lower East Side, Sara’s vocation is dominated by devout older men—men who see a talented female matchmaker as a dangerous threat to their traditions and livelihood. After making matches in secret for more than a decade, Sara must fight to take her rightful place among her peers, and to demand the recognition she deserves.Two generations later, Sara’s granddaughter, Abby, is a successful Manhattan divorce attorney, representing the city’s wealthiest clients. When her beloved Grandma Sara dies, Abby inherits her collection of handwritten journals recording the details of Sara’s matches. But among the faded volumes, Abby finds more questions than answers. Why did Abby’s grandmother leave this library to her and what did she hope Abby would discover within its pages? Why does the work Abby once found so compelling suddenly feel inconsequential and flawed? Is Abby willing to sacrifice the career she’s worked so hard for in order to keep her grandmother’s mysterious promise to a stranger? And is there really such a thing as love at first sight?
Mathematica: A Secret World of Intuition and Curiosity
by David BessisA fascinating look into how the transformative joys of mathematical experience are available to everyone, not just specialists Math has a reputation for being inaccessible. People think that it requires a special gift or that comprehension is a matter of genes. Yet the greatest mathematicians throughout history, from René Descartes to Alexander Grothendieck, have insisted that this is not the case. Like Albert Einstein, who famously claimed to have &“no special talent,&” they said that they had accomplished what they did using ordinary human doubts, weaknesses, curiosity, and imagination. David Bessis guides us on an illuminating path toward deeper mathematical comprehension, reconnecting us with the mental plasticity we experienced as children. With simple, concrete examples, Bessis shows how mathematical comprehension is integral to the great learning milestones of life, such as learning to see, to speak, to walk, and to eat with a spoon. Focusing on the deeply human roots of mathematics, Bessis dispels the myths of mathematical genius. He offers an engaging initiation into the experience of math not as a series of discouragingly incomprehensible logic problems but as a physical activity akin to yoga, meditation, or a martial art. This perspective will change the way you think not only about math but also about intelligence, intuition, and everything that goes on inside your head.
Measuring Distribution and Mobility of Income and Wealth: Studies in Income and Wealth (National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report)
by Raj Chetty, John N. Friedman, Janet C. Gornick, Barry Johnson and Arthur KennickellA collection of twenty-three studies that explore the latest developments in the analysis of income and wealth distribution and mobility. Economic research is increasingly focused on inequality in the distribution of personal resources and outcomes. One aspect of inequality is mobility: are individuals locked into their respective places in this distribution? To what extent do circumstances change, either over the lifecycle or across generations? Research not only measures inequality and mobility, but also analyzes the historical, economic, and social determinants of these outcomes and the effect of public policies. This volume explores the latest developments in the analysis of income and wealth distribution and mobility. The collection of twenty-three studies is divided into five sections. The first examines observed patterns of income inequality and shifts in the distribution of earnings and in other factors that contribute to it. The next examines wealth inequality, including a substantial discussion of the difficulties of defining and measuring wealth. The third section presents new evidence on the intergenerational transmission of inequality and the mechanisms that underlie it. The next section considers the impact of various policy interventions that are directed at reducing inequality. The final section addresses the challenges of combining household-level data, potentially from multiple sources such as surveys and administrative records, and aggregate data to study inequality, and explores ways to make survey data more comparable with national income accounts data.
Medieval Marvels and Fictions in the Latin West and Islamic World
by Michelle KarnesA cross-cultural study of magical phenomena in the Middle Ages. Marvels like enchanted rings and sorcerers’ stones were topics of fascination in the Middle Ages, not only in romance and travel literature but also in the period’s philosophical writing. Rather than constructions of belief accepted only by simple-minded people, Michelle Karnes shows that these spectacular wonders were near impossibilities that demanded scrutiny and investigation. This is the first book to analyze a diverse set of writings on such wonders, comparing texts from the Latin West—including those written in English, French, Italian, and Castilian Spanish —with those written in Arabic as it works toward a unifying theory of marvels across different disciplines and cultures. Karnes tells a story about the parallels between Arabic and Latin thought, reminding us that experiences of the strange and the unfamiliar travel across a range of genres, spanning geographical and conceptual space and offering an ideal vantage point from which to understand intercultural exchange. Karnes traverses this diverse archive, showing how imagination imbues marvels with their character and power, making them at once enigmatic, creative, and resonant. Skirting the distinction between the real and unreal, these marvels challenge readers to discover the highest capabilities of both nature and the human intellect. Karnes offers a rare comparative perspective and a new methodology to study a topic long recognized as central to medieval culture.
Mega-Predators of the Past
by Melissa StewartMeet our amazing mega-predators of the past, from the great T. rex to the lesser-known but equally oversized and ferocious predators, such as the griffenfly, the giant ripper lizard, and the terror bird!Go on a mega-exploration of prehistoric predators that rival even the mightiest of dinosaurs! Travel back to prehistoric times and meet some of the most impressive creatures to ever roam the Earth.With lively artwork from national history illustrator Howard Gray, this is a fascinating account of some of the most amazing creatures ever to inhabit Earth."A creature feature presented, and likely to be devoured, with relish." -Kirkus Reviews"The handsome, lifelike illustrations are chock full of action andexpression." -Booklist
Micro-institutional Foundations of Capitalism
by Roselyn HsuehWhat is the relationship between internal development and integration into the global economy in developing countries? How and why do state–market relations differ? And do these differences matter in the post-cold war era of global conflict and cooperation? Drawing on research in China, India, and Russia and examining sectors from textiles to telecommunications, Micro-institutional Foundations of Capitalism introduces a new theory of sectoral pathways to globalization and development. Adopting a historical approach, the book's Strategic Value Framework shows how state elites perceive the strategic value of sectors in response to internal and external pressures. Sectoral structures and organization of institutions further determine the role of the state in market coordination and property rights arrangements. The resultant dominant patterns of market governance vary by country and sector within country. These national configurations of sectoral models are the micro-institutional foundations of capitalism, which mediate globalization and development.
Microsoft Powerpoint Introduction And Certification Study Guide: Microsoft 365 Apps And Office 2019
by Daniel John StineServing as both a training guide for Microsoft PowerPoint and a study guide for the PowerPoint certification exam, Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction and Certification Study Guide is an indispensable resource for PowerPoint users at every level of expertise. Starting with the essentials and building to more complicated steps, each chapter breaks one of five essential PowerPoint skill sets into manageable pieces. These are the exact skills measured by the exam, but the logical skill progression benefits all PowerPoint users and prepares you to create effective and compelling presentations. Concise steps and descriptions make the information easy to follow and remember. Clearly labeled screenshots and images clarify important PowerPoint features without being overwhelming. Those taking the exam will find practical tips on how to locate a testing center, register for the exam, and get the best score possible, along with study materials including practice exam software and video tutorials for every outcome in the book. Whether you are looking to develop your PowerPoint skills or to positively impact your school or work life through certification, Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction and Certification Study Guide can help you do both. Why certification is important Microsoft PowerPoint Certification is an easily verifiable way to showcase your willingness to learn new skills and software, and it provides a myriad of other benefits as well. Not only can certification enhance your PowerPoint skills, it can help get you hired, boost academic performance, prepare for the demands of the job, open doors to career opportunities, and be more productive and confident working on projects at school, home, or work. Microsoft PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019) certification is the first step to prove your skill level and open doors to career opportunities. Outline of the book Build a strong foundation in PowerPoint and prepare for the exam with this all-in-one manual. In the first chapter, get comfortable with PowerPoint’s user interface and important terminology. A brief review of efficient practices reminds users of valuable keyboard shortcuts and commands. Those interested in taking the exam will learn how to register for the exam and find an exam center, what to expect during the exam, and get information on scoring and how to retake the exam. The subsequent chapters teach you how to independently create presentations using the core skills measured by the Microsoft PowerPoint Certification Exam: manage presentations; manage slides; insert and format text, shapes, and images; insert tables, charts, smartArt, 3D models, and media; and apply transitions and animations. Practice tasks, a self-exam and review questions after each chapter help solidify the skills you learn. Video camera icons within the text denote exercises that have a corresponding video tutorial, 85 in all, for when you need extra help or learn best by observation. Free PowerPoint practice exam software included Unlike any other PowerPoint exam manual available, this book includes free PowerPoint practice exam software. The final chapter focuses on the practice exam, which closely mimics the format of the real exam. Custom-built and specially designed by SDC Publications, the practice exam can be taken multiple times so you are comfortable with the test software, how to mark and return to questions, question format, live in-application steps, and how the results are presented.
Midwood: Poems
by Jana Prikryl“Midwood makes clear and unmistakable the increasing singularity of [Jana Prikryl’s] artistry.” —Nathan Blansett, Los Angeles Review of Books Midwood is a restless and intimate volume from a poet James Wood has called “one of the most original voices of her generation.” In her third book, Jana Prikryl probes the notion of midlife, when past and future blur in the equidistance. Balancing formal innovation with deeply personal reflection, Midwood subtly but impiously explores love and sex and marriage and motherhood in plain, urgent language. Written for the most part early every morning over the course of a year, in all its changing seasons, Midwood includes a series of poems looking at and talking to trees; Prikryl’s careful attention to the ordinary world outside the window forms an alternative measure of time that leafs and ramifies. With their rapid shifts of scale and unusual directness, these poems find a new language for confronting our moment.
Misconceiving Merit: Paradoxes of Excellence and Devotion in Academic Science and Engineering
by Mary Blair-Loy Erin A. CechAn incisive study showing how cultural ideas of merit in academic science produce unfair and unequal outcomes. In Misconceiving Merit, sociologists Mary Blair-Loy and Erin A. Cech uncover the cultural foundations of a paradox. On one hand, academic science, engineering, and math revere meritocracy, a system that recognizes and rewards those with the greatest talent and dedication. At the same time, women and some racial and sexual minorities remain underrepresented and often feel unwelcome and devalued in STEM. How can academic science, which so highly values meritocracy and objectivity, produce these unequal outcomes? Blair-Loy and Cech studied more than five hundred STEM professors at a top research university to reveal how unequal and unfair outcomes can emerge alongside commitments to objectivity and excellence. The authors find that academic STEM harbors dominant cultural beliefs that not only perpetuate the mistreatment of scientists from underrepresented groups but hinder innovation. Underrepresented groups are often seen as less fully embodying merit compared to equally productive white and Asian heterosexual men, and the negative consequences of this misjudgment persist regardless of professors’ actual academic productivity. Misconceiving Merit is filled with insights for higher education administrators working toward greater equity as well as for scientists and engineers striving to change entrenched patterns of inequality in STEM.
The Mountain King: A Novel (The Asker Series #1)
by Anders de la MotteThis atmospheric and sinister mystery will have you &“hooked from the very first page&” (Kyle Mills, #1 New York Times bestselling author) as it follows a brilliant female detective investigating the darkest side of humanity. Detective Leonore Asker seems to have the leading position at Malmö&’s Major Crime Division within reach. But things go awry when, in the middle of a high profile kidnapping case, management relegates her to the so-called Department of Lost Souls—the unit for odd, cold cases banished to the basement of the police station. Despite the humiliation, Asker is drawn into one of the more peculiar cases. Someone is secretly placing small ominous figures in a huge model train displays and one of the figures seems to represent the missing woman from the kidnapping case. As Asker&’s investigation leads her into the world of the abandoned and forgotten, she reaches out to her old friend and urban explorer Martin Hill. Together they discover that an unusual kind of evil lurks—at the heart of a mountain, deep down in the darkness. &“Absorbing, deftly plotted, bone-chilling&” (Andrew Gross, New York Times bestselling author), The Mountain King will twist its way under your skin.
A Multimodal Approach to Challenging Gender Stereotypes in Children’s Picture Books (Routledge Studies in Multimodality)
by Moya-Guijarro, A. JesúsThis collection offers a thorough treatment of the ways in which the verbal and visual semiotic modes interrelate toward promoting gender equality and social inclusion in children’s picture books.Drawing on cutting-edge theoretical work in multimodality, including multimodal cognitive linguistics, multimodal discourse analysis, and visual social semiotics, the book expands on descriptive-oriented studies to offer a more linguistically driven perspective on children’s picture books. The volume explores the choice afforded to and the lexico-semantic and discursive strategies employed by writers and illustrators in conveying representational, interpersonal, and textual meanings in the verbal and non-verbal components in these narratives in order to challenge gender stereotypes and promote the social inclusion of same-sex parent families.This book will be of particular interest to students and scholars in multimodality, discourse analysis, social semiotics, and children’s literature.Chapters 1 & 8 of this book are freely available as downloadable Open Access PDFs under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com.
Music and Jewish Culture in Early Modern Italy: New Perspectives (Music and the Early Modern Imagination)
by Lynette Bowring, Rebecca Cypess and Liza MalamutMusical culture in Jewish communities in early modern Italy was much more diverse than researchers originally thought. An interdisciplinary reassessment, Music and Jewish Culture in Early Modern Italy evaluates the social, cultural, political, economic, and religious circumstances that shaped this community, especially in light of the need to recognize individual experiences within minority populations. Contributors draw from rich materials, topics, and approaches as they explore the inherently diverse understandings of music in daily life, the many ways that Jewish communities conceived of music, and the reception of and responses to Jewish musical culture. Highlighting the multifaceted experience of music within Jewish communities, Music and Jewish Culture in Early Modern Italy sheds new light on the place of music in complex, previously misunderstood environments.
My Revision Notes: My Revision Notes Level 1/level 2 Cambridge National In Enterprise And Marketing
by Tess Bayley Leanna OliverSet your students on track to achieve the best grade possible with My Revision Notes: OCR Level 1 / Level 2 Cambridge Nationals in Enterprise & Marketing (J837). Our clear and concise approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide that can be relied on to build both knowledge and confidence.>> Consolidate knowledge with clear, concise and relevant content coverage, based on what examiners are looking for.>> Extend understanding with our regular 'Now Test Yourself', tasks and answers provided online for students to access.>> Improve technique through our increased exam support, including exam-style practice questions, expert exam tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid.>> Identify key connections between topics and subjects with our 'Making Links' focus and further ideas for follow-up and revision activities.>> Plan and manage a successful revision programme with our topic-by-topic planner, new skills checklist and exam breakdown features, user-friendly definitions and glossary.
My Revision Notes: My Revision Notes Level 1/level 2 Cambridge National In Enterprise And Marketing
by Tess Bayley Leanna OliverSet your students on track to achieve the best grade possible with My Revision Notes: OCR Level 1 / Level 2 Cambridge Nationals in Enterprise & Marketing (J837). Our clear and concise approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide that can be relied on to build both knowledge and confidence.>> Consolidate knowledge with clear, concise and relevant content coverage, based on what examiners are looking for.>> Extend understanding with our regular 'Now Test Yourself', tasks and answers provided online for students to access.>> Improve technique through our increased exam support, including exam-style practice questions, expert exam tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid.>> Identify key connections between topics and subjects with our 'Making Links' focus and further ideas for follow-up and revision activities.>> Plan and manage a successful revision programme with our topic-by-topic planner, new skills checklist and exam breakdown features, user-friendly definitions and glossary.
The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America's Story
by Kermit Roosevelt IIIOur idea of the Founders' America and its values is not true. We are not the heirs of the Founders, but we can be the heirs of Reconstruction and its vision for equality. There’s a common story we tell about America: that our fundamental values as a country were stated in the Declaration of Independence, fought for in the Revolution, and made law in the Constitution. But, with the country increasingly divided, this story isn’t working for us anymore—what’s more, it’s not even true. As Kermit Roosevelt argues in this eye-opening reinterpretation of the American story, our fundamental values, particularly equality, are not part of the vision of the Founders. Instead, they were stated in Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address and were the hope of Reconstruction, when it was possible to envision the emergence of the nation committed to liberty and equality. We face a dilemma these days. We want to be honest about our history and the racism and oppression that Americans have both inflicted and endured. But we want to be proud of our country, too. In The Nation That Never Was, Roosevelt shows how we can do both those things by realizing we’re not the country we thought we were. Reconstruction, Roosevelt argues, was not a fulfillment of the ideals of the Founding but rather a repudiation: we modern Americans are not the heirs of the Founders but of the people who overthrew and destroyed that political order. This alternate understanding of American identity opens the door to a new understanding of ourselves and our story, and ultimately to a better America. America today is not the Founders’ America, but it can be Lincoln’s America. Roosevelt offers a powerful and inspirational rethinking of our country’s history and uncovers a shared past that we can be proud to claim and use as a foundation to work toward a country that fully embodies equality for all.
National Parks Forever: Fifty Years of Fighting and a Case for Independence
by Jonathan B. Jarvis T. Destry JarvisTwo leaders of the National Park Service provide a front-row seat to the disastrous impact of partisan politics over the past fifty years—and offer a bold vision for the parks’ future. The US National Parks, what environmentalist and historian Wallace Stegner called America’s “best idea,” are under siege. Since 1972, partisan political appointees in the Department of the Interior have offered two conflicting views of the National Park Service (NPS): one vision emphasizes preservation and science-based decision-making, and another prioritizes economic benefits and privatization. These politically driven shifts represent a pernicious, existential threat to the very future of our parks. For the past fifty years, brothers Jonathan B. and T. Destry Jarvis have worked both within and outside NPS as leaders and advocates. National Parks Forever interweaves their two voices to show how our parks must be protected from those who would open them to economic exploitation, while still allowing generations to explore and learn in them. Their history also details how Congress and administration appointees have used budget and staffing cuts to sabotage NPS’s ability to manage the parks and even threatened their existence. Drawing on their experience, Jarvis and Jarvis make a bold and compelling proposal: that it is time for NPS to be removed from the Department of the Interior and made an independent agency, similar to the Smithsonian Institution, giving NPS leaders the ability to manage park resources and plan our parks’ protection, priorities, and future.
Nature's Labyrinth #1 (Nature'S Labyrinth #1)
by Zac ThompsonIn the middle of the ocean lies a remote island complex lined with traps and an ever-changing landscape. Created by a mysterious man known only as &“Ahab&”, the island was designed to test the wills of the world&’s most notorious criminals. In a battle royale style game, eight violent felons will fight for survival and to the death over the course of three days of relentless action. The winner receives a wealth or riches and complete anonymity, but at the cost of keeping their silence about the island&’s existence. What Ahab doesn&’t know is that someone is on to him. Someone has infiltrated his island with the intention of revealing the truth about this twisted game.Nature&’s Labyrinth is an all-new six issue mini-series from writer Zac Thompson (Yondu, The Brother of All Men, Undone by Blood) and Bayleigh Underwood (It Took Luke, The Sixth Borough).
Nature's Labyrinth #2 (Nature'S Labyrinth #2)
by Zac ThompsonAfter being dropped on a terrifying island with an ever-changing landscape and left to fight for their lives, it&’s all-out mayhem as the rules of the game have evolved to include specialized weapons for each of the felons. The island will show the contestants who they truly are. Will they accept the truth or will they devolve into the violent criminals they areNature&’s Labyrinth is an all-new six issue mini-series from writer Zac Thompson (Yondu, The Brother of All Men, Undone by Blood) and Bayleigh Underwood (It Took Luke, The Sixth Borough).
Navigating Ambiguity: Creating Opportunity in a World of Unknowns (Stanford d.school Library)
by Stanford d.school Andrea Small Kelly SchmutteA thought-provoking guide to help you lean in to the discomfort of the unknown to turn creative opportunities into intentional design, from Stanford University's world-renowned d.school.&“Navigating Ambiguity reminds us not to run from uncertainty but rather see it as a defining moment of opportunity.&”—Yves Béhar, Founder and CEO, fuseprojectA design process presents a series of steps, but in real life, it rarely plays out this neatly. Navigating Ambiguity underscores how the creative process isn&’t formulaic. This book shows you how to surrender control by being adaptable, curious, and unbiased as well as resourceful, tenacious, and courageous.Designers and educators Andrea Small and Kelly Schmutte use humor and clear steps to help you embrace uncertainty as you approach a creative project. First, they explain how the brain works and why it defaults to certainty. Then they show you how to let go of the need for control and instead employ a flexible strategy that relies on the balance between acting and adapting, and the give-and-take between opposing approaches to make your way to your goal.Beautiful cut-paper artwork illustrations offer ways to rethink creative work without hitting the usual roadblocks. The result is a more open and satisfying journey from assignment or idea to finished product.
Never After: The Broken Mirror (The Chronicles of Never After #3)
by Melissa de la CruzReal life and fairy tales collide in Never After: The Broken Mirror, book three of the thrilling middle-grade saga perfect for fans of The Land of Stories series from the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the Descendants, Melissa de la Cruz.The Never After crew is back for another twisted adventure. This time, they’re off to Snow Country—that is, after they rescue the beleaguered Lord Sharif of Nottingham from the evil Robin Hood, who has been plaguing the land with his thievery and mischief.But Robin’s antics aren’t the only dangers afoot in the Kingdom of Never After. At the behest of her daughter, the evil Cinderella, Queen Olga has turned Prince Charming into a Frog after his wedding to the beautiful Hortense. And how could we forget the ominous Prophecy, which still looms large over Filomena and her friends?Along with Jack, Alistair, Gretel, Beatrice, Byron Bessley, and some new Snow Country pals like Rose Red and a chatty magic mirror, Filomena sets off to find the only ones who can save the kingdom once and for all: The League of the Seven – a group of fearless warriors devoted to fighting the ogres at any cost.Still, new threats lurk around every corner, both in Never After and back home in North Pasadena . . . Even with the League of the Seven’s help, can Filomena and her friends rescue the land from Olga’s clutches? Or will the ogres finally prevail?
Never Finished: Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within
by David GogginsThis is not a self-help book. It’s a wake-up call! <P><P> Can’t Hurt Me, David Goggins’ smash hit memoir, demonstrated how much untapped ability we all have but was merely an introduction to the power of the mind. In Never Finished, Goggins takes you inside his Mental Lab, where he developed the philosophy, psychology, and strategies that enabled him to learn that what he thought was his limit was only his beginning and that the quest for greatness is unending. <P><P> The stories and lessons in this raw, revealing, unflinching memoir offer the reader a blueprint they can use to climb from the bottom of the barrel into a whole new stratosphere that once seemed unattainable. Whether you feel off-course in life, are looking to maximize your potential or drain your soul to break through your so-called glass ceiling, this is the only book you will ever need.
A New Adventure (The Magic Faraway Tree #9)
by Jacqueline WilsonDiscover the Magic Faraway Tree and explore the amazing lands it can lead to, in an irresistible new story by bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson, set in this much-loved world.Milo, Mia and Birdy are on a countryside holiday when they wander into an Enchanted Wood. Among the whispering leaves, there is a beautiful tree that stands high above the rest. The Magic Faraway Tree is home to many remarkable creatures including a fairy called Silky, her best friend Moonface and more. Little Birdy is only too happy to find that fairies are real. Even her older brother and sister are soon won over by the magic of the Faraway Tree and the extraordinary places they discover above it, including the Land of Unicorns. But not every land is so much fun. Danger looms in the Land of Dragons. Will Moonface's magic work in time to save the children?The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton was Jacqueline Wilson's own favourite book as a very young child. Now Britain's favourite contemporary children's author, creator of Hetty Feather and Tracy Beaker, revisits this glorious magical world, weaving a brand-new story perfect for the next generation of young readers. Discover the magic!
New Orleans and the Creation of Transatlantic Opera: 1819–1859 (Opera Lab: Explorations in History, Technology, and Performance)
by Charlotte BentleyA history of nineteenth-century New Orleans and the people who made it a vital, if unexpected, part of an emerging operatic world.New Orleans and the Creation of Transatlantic Opera, 1819–1859 explores the thriving operatic life of New Orleans in the first half of the nineteenth century, drawing out the transatlantic connections that animated it. By focusing on a variety of individuals, their extended webs of human contacts, and the materials that they moved along with them, this book pieces together what it took to bring opera to New Orleans and the ways in which the city’s operatic life shaped contemporary perceptions of global interconnection. The early chapters explore the process of bringing opera to the stage, taking a detailed look at the management of New Orleans’s Francophone theater, the Théâtre d’Orléans, as well as the performers who came to the city and the reception they received. But opera’s significance was not confined to the theater, and later chapters of the book examine how opera permeated everyday life in New Orleans, through popular sheet music, novels, magazines and visual culture, and dancing in its many ballrooms. Just as New Orleans helped to create transatlantic opera, opera in turn helped to create the city of New Orleans.