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How to be a Bad Botanist
by Simon BarnesCan you tell a tomato from a grape? Lawn from an oak tree? Then congratulations - you are a botanist. Self-confessed bad birdwatcher Simon Barnes thought he knew nothing about plants. He didn't object to them: trees are interesting, because birds perch in them; plants are useful as they create habitats and birds live in habitats. But while admiring the tenacity of some sea kale and yellow-horned poppy to thrive on an inhospitable shingle beach, he was struck by a truth - it all begins with plants. In this funny and inspiring book, Simon Barnes tells the story of a lifelong relationship with plants, and the realisation of the fact. Taking us from thinking ourselves ignorant about plants, to gently starting to observe seasons, patterns and places, Barnes guides us on a journey to better observing the beauty and diversity of the natural world. Both a primer on how to appreciate the plants around us and an exploration on how they make our external and interior worlds, How to be a Bad Botanist opens our eyes to the wonders around us. Plants are everywhere, in every part of your life, and you know more than you think.
How to Better Serve Racially, Ethnically, and Linguistically Diverse (RELD) Students in Special Education: A Guide for Under-resourced Educators and High-needs Schools
by Buruuj TunsillThis important guide offers practical teaching solutions to address the challenges facing RELD students in special education, particularly in high-needs schools where the number of students identified as needing special education exceeds the national average. Written from the perspective of someone with her own lived experience of unique learning needs and marginalization, this book prepares educators to effectively serve our increasingly diverse student population, while also addressing certain special education policy issues and over/underrepresentation of RELD students in special education. Featuring real-life examples and practical strategies to start using in the classroom, this book is key reading for any special educator or school leader striving to ensure special education becomes more equitable and effective.
How to Breathe While Suffocating: A Story Of Overcoming Addiction, Recovering From Trauma, and Healing My Soul
by Bruce W. BrackettLet go of negativity, rediscover your inherent worth, and unlock your true potential How To Breathe While Suffocating is your antidote to the all-too-common tendency to surrender, giving up on your life’s ambitions. You don’t have to give up! For anyone who has gotten caught in the trap of “I can’t do it,” this book reminds you that you are enough, you possess value, and your unique ability to engage with the world can and will get you to where you want to be. Through simple positive affirmations, unflinching first-person stories, and insightful analysis, author Bruce W. Brackett helps you focus on the positive and keep moving forward. Society today is experiencing a hidden pandemic of loneliness, disconnection, and resistance to recovery. After the life-altering shutdowns of COVID-19, many of us have simply remained in shutdown mode. This book uses universal concepts, expressed through engaging narrative, to help you grapple with issues like mental health, isolation, gender identity, disconnection, and the overwhelming sense of negativity for our collective future. By the end, you’ll learn to turn it around and get back to the business of living. The message of How to Breathe When Suffocating is simple—spread love, inhabit joy, and embrace the power of positivity. · Gain the inspiration you need to seize your potential, find confidence, and step into your authentic self · Change your outlook on life with simple slogans and mantras for developing a healthier, more positive attitude · Realize that you aren’t alone in your struggle, and see how others are finding the strength to move forward in difficult times · Read the compelling story of one man who overcame insurmountable odds and found salvation from negativity and self-doubt After a two-decade healing journey of intensive trauma therapy, psychiatric treatment, and rehab, Bruce W. Brackett has emerged a survivor. Anyone in the midst of their own healing journey will resonate with benefit from his lived experience, portrayed here with intimate vulnerability and universal appeal.
How to Buy 10 Properties Fast: A Step-by-Step Guide to Fast-Track Your Journey to Financial Independence
by Eddie DilleenDo you want financial independence and a secure retirement? Bestselling author Eddie Dilleen shows you how to build a successful property portfolio — even faster than you dreamed! How to Buy 10 Properties Fast shares a powerful plan for property success. Through simple strategies and helpful tips, buyers agent Eddie Dilleen shows how you can become a successful property investor FAST. You’ll get step-by-step practical guidance for buying your first property, then your second — all the way to 10+ properties, building a reliable, sustainable portfolio. With this book, you’ll learn how to crush it when it comes to investing: find the right properties, maximise your equity, and boost your long-term wealth. The Australian property market can be daunting, and it’s easy to feel that you’ve left it too late. But whether you want to set yourself up in 1 year, 3 years, or 7 years, time is still on your side. And there are still bargains to be snapped up! With How to Buy 10 Properties Fast, you’ll learn about property growth cycles, discover how to spot potential for high rental income, and get the fundamentals of property finance. Through detailed case studies and clear milestones, Eddie shares a roadmap for starting your own investment journey — and securing your financial future. Learn the 3 Golden Rules for the ultimate investment strategy Find up-to-date advice on property location and property growth Get tips for negotiating with agents, banks, and brokers Understand how to maximise your deposit and equity Manage your portfolio by finding a strong team and keeping great tenants Eddie’s tried-and-true investing tactics helped him build a portfolio of over 80 properties by age 32. So what are you waiting for? Backed with clear and comprehensive examples, this book will show you how to make your next moves in the property market — and reach your financial goals faster.
How to Do Life with a Chronic Illness: Reclaim Your Identity, Create Independence, and Find Your Way Forward
by Pippa Stacey'I know that living with a chronic illness in this inaccessible world is tough. Trust me, I know. But you deserve to find peace and contentment just as much as anybody else. So welcome to your one-stop guide on how to make the most of life alongside your condition, in a way that truly works for you'. Chronic illness affects everybody differently, but we all share the goal of living meaningfully and making the most of what we have. This book exists to help you take accessible steps towards that goal and build a life that truly feels like yours. Instead of focusing on the medical side of long-term conditions, this book dives into the important parts of everyday living that often go unspoken about - from practical advice on friendships, dating and independent living, to more reflective guidance on rediscovering your identity and learning to self-advocate. Between these pages, you'll find bespoke information and resources curated through 10+ years of lived experience, alongside words of wisdom from diverse contributors and subject experts. This book also contains journal prompts, resource lists, and (perhaps most importantly) words of comfort and validation that people with life-altering conditions simply do not hear enough.
How to Do Life with a Chronic Illness: Reclaim Your Identity, Create Independence, and Find Your Way Forward
by Pippa Stacey'I know that living with a chronic illness in this inaccessible world is tough. Trust me, I know. But you deserve to find peace and contentment just as much as anybody else. So welcome to your one-stop guide on how to make the most of life alongside your condition, in a way that truly works for you'. Chronic illness affects everybody differently, but we all share the goal of living meaningfully and making the most of what we have. This book exists to help you take accessible steps towards that goal and build a life that truly feels like yours. Instead of focusing on the medical side of long-term conditions, this book dives into the important parts of everyday living that often go unspoken about - from practical advice on friendships, dating and independent living, to more reflective guidance on rediscovering your identity and learning to self-advocate. Between these pages, you'll find bespoke information and resources curated through 10+ years of lived experience, alongside words of wisdom from diverse contributors and subject experts. This book also contains journal prompts, resource lists, and (perhaps most importantly) words of comfort and validation that people with life-altering conditions simply do not hear enough.
How to Draw the Powerpuff Girls and Favorite Friends (Drawing Adventures With The Powerpuff Girls! Ser.)
by Mari BolteGo on a drawing adventure with the Powerpuff Girls and their friends! From Professor Utonium to the Mayor to Pokey Oaks classmates, Townsville is full of colorful and caring citizens ready to help the superhero sisters. Learn how to draw the pals alongside Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Packed with cool cartoon facts and helpful sketching tips, this guide makes it fun for young artists of all abilities to bring their favorite Powerpuff Girls characters to life.
How to Drink Whiskey: From Grains to Glasses, Everything You Need to Know
by Carlo DeVitoThis comprehensive guide to whiskey appreciation teaches you everything you need to know, from selecting the perfect bottle to savoring its complex flavors and aromas.Whiskey is more than just a drink--it's a cultural icon, steeped in history and tradition. But for many, knowing how to appreciate whiskey can be a daunting task. That's where this book comes in. Discover the basics of whiskey-making, the art of distilling, aging, and blending. Learn about the different types of whiskey, their origins, and how to read a whiskey label like a pro. Inside you'll find three whiskey cocktail recipes for each featured type of whiskey.Delve into the nuanced world of flavor profiling with valuable tips on identifying the unique flavors and aromas of different whiskeys. From the smoky richness of peated Scotch to the sweet caramel notes of bourbon, you'll learn how to savor each sip and fully appreciate the complexity of this celebrated spirit. This is an essential resource for any whiskey lover. Engaging insights on notable distilleries and distillers will help you enjoy whiskey like never before.So pour yourself a dram, settle in, and let How to Drink Whiskey be your guide on this rewarding journey to the heart of whiskey country.
How to Drink Wine: From Grapes to Glasses, Everything You Need to Know
by Carlo DeVitoThis comprehensive guide to wine appreciation teaches you everything you need to know, from selecting the perfect bottle to pairing it with your favorite meal.Wine is more than just a drink--it's a passion, a lifestyle, and an art form. But for many people, knowing how to appreciate wine can be a daunting task. That's where this book comes in. Discover valuable information on the history of winemaking, the different types of wine, and how they vary by region and season. Learn the right way to taste wine, how to read wine labels, and how to store your bottles for optimal aging. Inside you'll find three wine cocktail recipes for each featured type of wine.With expert tips on selecting the right glassware, serving temperatures, and decanting techniques, How to Drink Wine is an essential resource for any sommelier in the making. Engaging insights on notable wineries and wine makers will help you enjoy wine like never before.So pour yourself a glass, settle in, and let How to Drink Wine be your guide on this rewarding journey through the world of wine.
How to End a Love Story: A Novel
by Yulin Kuang“Emotional, relatable and binge-worthy." –Tessa Bailey“I’ll read anything she writes. An absolute star." –Emily Henry “I was hooked on the very first page. Don't miss this one!" — Carley FortuneTwo writers with a complicated history end up working on the same TV show... Can they write themselves a new ending? A sexy and emotional enemies-to-lovers romance guaranteed to pull on your heartstrings and give you a book hangover from brilliant new voice Yulin KuangNamed a Most Anticipated Book of 2024 by Entertainment Weekly · Today.com · Paste · Daily Waffle ·The Nerd Daily and more!Helen Zhang hasn’t seen Grant Shepard once in the thirteen years since the tragic accident that bound their lives together forever.Now a bestselling author, Helen pours everything into her career. She’s even scored a coveted spot in the writers’ room of the TV adaptation of her popular young adult novels, and if she can hide her imposter syndrome and overcome her writer’s block, surely the rest of her life will fall into place too. LA is the fresh start she needs. After all, no one knows her there. Except…Grant has done everything in his power to move on from the past, including building a life across the country. And while the panic attacks have never quite gone away, he’s well liked around town as a screenwriter. He knows he shouldn’t have taken the job on Helen’s show, but it will open doors to developing his own projects that he just can’t pass up.Grant’s exactly as Helen remembers him—charming, funny, popular, and lovable in ways that she’s never been. And Helen’s exactly as Grant remembers too—brilliant, beautiful, closed off. But working together is messy, and electrifying, and Helen’s parents, who have never forgiven Grant, have no idea he’s in the picture at all.When secrets come to light, they must reckon with the fact that theirs was never meant to be any kind of love story. And yet… the key to making peace with their past—and themselves—might just lie in holding on to each other in the present.
How to End a Love Story: The brilliant new romantic comedy from the acclaimed screenwriter and director
by Yulin Kuang"How to End a Love Story is one of the sexiest, smartest, funniest, and most effective novels I've read in a long time. Yulin Kuang's voice is strong, sure, and singular-I'll read anything she writes. An absolute star." Emily Henry"This is without doubt one of my favourite romance novels of the year. It's so smart, rich and emotional, so beautifully written - I can't rave about it enough. I truly adored it." Beth O'LearyHelen Zhang is the bestselling author who can't write her own happy-ever-after. Grant Shepard is the screenwriter with the movie-star looks who can't afford his therapist. When the two of them are put together to adapt Helen's books for television, it should be a dream come true. Helen can start a new life in Hollywood. Grant can pay his mortgage. Only, Grant Shepard is the last person that Helen wanted to see again. She's never forgiven him for what happened thirteen years ago. So no one is more surprised than her when sparks begin to fly between them in the writers' room. Their history is messy. Their attraction is inescapable. And soon, they're both in too deep . . . This wasn't meant to be a love story. But aren't the best endings the ones you never saw coming?Readers LOVE How to End a Love Story !THIS IS MY FAVORITE ROMANCE BOOK EVER. E V E R. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This book is incredible. This was such a gorgeous story of love and grief and all the myriad, messy ways that we express them. I laughed, I cried, I pined, I cried again, I was so so satisfied. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Yulin Kuang is a GENIUS! Easily my new favourite romance. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I started it on a Saturday at home and when I got into it, I couldn't stop. I immediately texted friends to make sure they have this on their radar. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
How to End a Love Story: The brilliant new romantic comedy from the acclaimed screenwriter and director
by Yulin Kuang"How to End a Love Story is one of the sexiest, smartest, funniest, and most effective novels I've read in a long time. Yulin Kuang's voice is strong, sure, and singular-I'll read anything she writes. An absolute star." Emily Henry"This is without doubt one of my favourite romance novels of the year. It's so smart, rich and emotional, so beautifully written - I can't rave about it enough. I truly adored it." Beth O'LearyHelen Zhang is the bestselling author who can't write her own happy-ever-after. Grant Shepard is the screenwriter with the movie-star looks who can't afford his therapist. When the two of them are put together to adapt Helen's books for television, it should be a dream come true. Helen can start a new life in Hollywood. Grant can pay his mortgage. Only, Grant Shepard is the last person that Helen wanted to see again. She's never forgiven him for what happened thirteen years ago. So no one is more surprised than her when sparks begin to fly between them in the writers' room. Their history is messy. Their attraction is inescapable. And soon, they're both in too deep . . . This wasn't meant to be a love story. But aren't the best endings the ones you never saw coming?Readers LOVE How to End a Love Story !THIS IS MY FAVORITE ROMANCE BOOK EVER. E V E R. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This book is incredible. This was such a gorgeous story of love and grief and all the myriad, messy ways that we express them. I laughed, I cried, I pined, I cried again, I was so so satisfied. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Yulin Kuang is a GENIUS! Easily my new favourite romance. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I started it on a Saturday at home and when I got into it, I couldn't stop. I immediately texted friends to make sure they have this on their radar. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
How to Enjoy Architecture: A Guide for Everyone
by Charles HollandCharles Holland challenges us to look beyond the day-to-day familiarity of buildings to rediscover the pleasure of experiencing architecture Architecture is bound up with our daily lives but, for most of us, it is experienced as a blur of habit. Our reactions towards the buildings that surround us are often culturally generated, and we experience them in ways that are immediate but often mundane. How to Enjoy Architecture: A Guide for Everyone encourages us to move beyond this and, instead, really look at buildings. Renowned architect Charles Holland talks about the buildings and architects that excite and inspire him, and the ideas and principles through which we can engage with architecture. By breaking buildings down into categories such as materials, structure, space, and use, Holland guides us through drastically different styles and building types—from the satisfying symmetry of a Queen Anne house to the thrill of a high-tech tower, or the social ideals that lie behind a housing estate. In doing so, he demonstrates how looking at, experiencing, and using architecture can bring joy in itself. "A book that will enrich any encounter with a building, it made me want to look harder and be more curious. We are led playfully through the fundamentals of architecture so that we might enjoy the details and the poetry of buildings all the more. A walk through the city feels more fun and also more profound after reading this book." Grayson Perry, artist "We so often encounter architecture when it goes wrong, or offends us with its looks. Holland, though, is the perfect, clear-headed tour guide to help us appreciate it with newly sharpened senses and fall in love again – even those buildings we think we hate." Tom Dyckhoff, academic and broadcaster "An enlightening and urbane exploration of architecture that resonates beyond conventional chronological histories" Catherine Slessor, architecture writer and critic
How to Have Healthy Skin: Valuable Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin
by Pílula DigitalSKIN CARE is a subject that deserves extra ATTENTION. This is because it is EASY to find, especially on the internet, AMAZING tips, and recipes for increasing health and REJUVENATION. However, although they are TEMPTING due to their practicality and SUPPOSED miraculous results, the majority do not have medical APPROVAL. To top it off, there are DIFFERENT skin types, each with different characteristics and NEEDS. Therefore, if this is not considered, it is difficult to OBSERVE POSITIVE changes in the skin. In some cases, there may even be unwanted side EFFECTS, from allergic reactions to the DEVELOPMENT of diseases. So, how do you care for your skin in an efficient and SAFE way? To answer this question, we prepared this EBOOK. Read it and find out what to do!
How to Influence Anyone, Anywhere, Every Time: The Art and Science of Communication at Work
by Colin James Erica BagshawWe communicate all the time. But do we have impact? Do we influence? When you speak, do people lean in? When they hear you, do others feel impressed, challenged, motivated or inspired? Through tested frameworks and instantly applicable techniques, How to Influence Anyone, Anywhere, Every Time shows you how to use your words and your body language to engage and persuade. With this handbook, you'll learn crucial communication skills for delivering with impact in any professional setting — be it in the boardroom, your next sales meeting or interpersonal interactions. Master how to deliver your message with conviction, confidence and clarity. Globally renowned speaking coaches Colin James and Erica Bagshaw share their proven methodology for wielding influence in any and every context. In How to Influence Anyone, Anywhere, Every Time, they show you how to systematically get and hold people’s attention — and use your influence to achieve positive results in your organisation or business. Whether you’re working face-to-face, you need to create presence online, or you’re crafting a written message, you’ll discover the tips you need. Communicate more effectively with a tried-and-trusted process for success, using the 3 Ds: Diagnose: Who is your audience, what is the context and what is your desired outcome? Design: Get the magic 12 steps that make it easy to tailor your next communication to better engage and influence your audience. Deliver: Don't know what to do with your hands? Learn how to master body language, your voice, visual aids and even your energy for a delivery that will captivate, inspire and persuade even the toughest audience. How to Influence Anyone, Anywhere, Every Time is a must-have resource for anyone who needs to present their ideas, gain trust and bring about real change.
How to Make Herself Agreeable to Everyone: 'A book of real power' ? STYLIST, Best Non-Fiction Books of 2024
by Cameron RussellThe realities of the fashion industry exposed in this devastating account of the life of a successful supermodel. 'A unique and honest perspective on the fashion industry... Cameron doesn&’t just hold the door open for more voices from within fashion, she makes a compelling argument as to why they must be heard.' CHRISTY TURLINGTON BURNS Scouted by a modelling agent when she was sixteen years old, Cameron Russell approached her job with scepticism. She was a precocious and serious student with her sights set on college — not the runway. But modelling seemed to offer young women like her access to wealth, fame, and influence. Besides, as she was often reminded, there were 'a million girls in line' to replace her. A ferocious, visceral memoir, How to Make Herself Agreeable to Everyone chronicles how Russell learned to navigate the dizzying space between physical appearance and interiority, and making money in an often-exploitative system. *** 'A book of real power.' STYLIST, Best Non-Fiction Books of 2024 'Russell&’s voice is steady and compelling throughout, offering young women, especially, a thoughtful and powerful way through.' PEGGY ORENSTEIN, author of Girls & Sex 'Compelling, smart and insightful.' VENETIA LA MANNA, host of All The Small Things 'Unforgettable... Fiercely intellectual, deeply vulnerable, and unapologetically honest, Russell reads through the layers of gender, race, capital, and exploitation in the fashion industry.' IMANI PERRY, author of South to America
How to Make Money with Children's Party Decoration: Practical tips on how to set up a profitable business in the party industry.
by Pílula DigitalChildren's parties are increasingly PROFITABLE nowadays. Most parents don't have enough time to be able to ORGANIZE a party for their children, and that's where YOU COME IN. If you have a small amount of capital to INVEST and want to make a living from the CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT industry, be SURE that setting up a CHILDREN'S PARTY DECORATION business is a GREAT investment idea. In the past, children's parties were just cake, some snacks and sweets. But now, kids want LOTS OF FUN. The DESIRE and IMAGINATION of children combined with the delirium of their parents, TRANSFORMED unpretentious children's parties into BIG super-productions, full of special effects, SURPRISES, and attractions.
How to Plot a Payback
by Melissa FergusonHe crossed an ocean, and it still wasn&’t enough to escape his lifelong nemesis. Now he has to work with her.Successful screenwriter Finn Masters just landed his dream job writing for Neighbors, one of Hollywood&’s highest-rated, longest-running sitcoms. The only downside? It will put him back in proximity of the show&’s universally adored, optimistic, altruistic star, Lavender Rhodes, who has been inadvertently ruining his life since they were school chums in England. But she doesn&’t even know she destroyed his acting career and wrecked his relationship with the love of his life.He&’s not about to let this woman yank yet another dream out from under his feet. In fact, he realizes he&’s been given the ideal opportunity to plot his payback: spinning her character in shocking new directions. What could go wrong? Only everything. As Finn&’s not-so-brilliant plot backfires one scene after the next, catching him in the blasts, he&’s forced to think about this impossible, infuriating…and maybe even lovable woman in an entirely new light.Sweet romantic comedyStand-alone novelBook length: 88,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
How to Prolong Life: An Inquiry Into The Cause Of Old Age And Natural Death Showing The Diet And Agents Best Adapted For A Lengthened Prolongation Of
by C. de Lacy EvansSubtitled - An Inquiry Into the Cause of old age and Natural Death, Showing the Diet and Agents Best Adapted for a Lengthened Prolongation of Human Life on Earth: Rejuvenescence by Means of Phosphorus & Distilled Water“IN every being throughout animated Nature, from the most insignificant insect to the most enlightened, ennobled, and highly developed human being, we notice a deeply rooted love for one possession before all others, and that is the possession of Life. What will not a man give to preserve his life? What would he not give to prolong it? The value of riches, titles, honour, power, and worldly prospects are as nought compared with the value which every sane man, however humble, and even miserable, places on the preservation of his life.Human life, physically considered, is a chemical animal operation; and, whatever it may be as an abstract principle, the manifestations and phenomena of life are dependent upon matter in a state of change by the united powers of Nature, and are embodied in a few elementary and grand physical and chemical processes.”-Preface
How to Sell More Audiobooks
by Pílula DigitalAs we live in a BUSY world, we don't always have TIME to read a BOOK. Some people have JOINED podcasts to find out about the news of the day, LEARN about something interesting or just to have FUN. However, it is possible to CONSUME DENSE content -- like books, for example. AUDIOBOOKS are gaining INCREASINGLY MORE SPACE in the market and becoming an excellent digital product option for businesses. In this BOOK you will learn how to TURN your book into an AUDIOBOOK using innovative STRATEGIES to REACH more and more audiences.
How to Set Compensation for Government Employees
by WalkerA report from the International Monetary Fund.
How to Succeed with People: Remarkably Easy Ways to Engage, Influence and Motivate Almost Anyone
by Paul McGeeTake your people skills to the next level with this easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide Let’s face it. If you want any sort of success in life, you’re going to have to deal with other people at some point. It’s also the only way to make friends, meet new colleagues, and even find your special someone. So, why does dealing with other people seem so difficult sometimes? In the newly revised second edition of How to Succeed with People: Remarkably easy ways to engage, influence and motivate almost anyone, bestselling author and international keynote speaker Paul McGee delivers yet another exciting and inspiring guide to improving your communication skills and transforming how you interact with others. You’ll learn how to get over your dread of social events and create better relationships at work and in life, as well as: Strategies for holding people’s attention when you talk and how to listen and respond appropriately to what others are saying or doing Improve your ability to confront and challenge difficult people in and outside work Develop your skills around how to empathise and support people in tough times A can’t-miss guide on how to boost your understanding of people and your success in dealing with them, this book is perfect for young professionals, managers, executives and supervisors. How to Succeed With People will also prove invaluable in helping your relationships outside of work - from dating to parenting, and from motivating others to difficult conversations. With this book, you can have immediate and actionable advice at your fingertips.
How to Win the Gruesome Games (Villains Academy #3)
by Ryan HammondBeing BAD has never felt so GOOD! The third book in the villainously funny, highly illustrated young middle-grade series from author-illustrator Ryan Hammond. For fans of Amelia Fang, Dog Man and Grimwood. Check out the complete series – Villains Academy and Villains Academy: How to Steal a Dragon. &‘Heart-warming and hilarious – Villains Academy is a spookalicious treat, set to terrify every other book on your shelf.&’ Jack Meggitt-Phillips, author of The Beast and the Bethany &‘An absolute HOOT! Evil laughs aplenty!&’ Sophy Henn, author and illustrator of the Pizazz series Once a year the five original founders of Villains Academy rise from their graves in honour of the Gruesome Games – a school sports day unlike any other, where the aim is to prank and cheat your way to the finish line. Werewolf Bram and his friends the Cereal Killers are determined to win so their names can be written in the Book of Bad, a record of the most wicked villains to grace the school. But as the games become harder and the pranks get out of hand, are Bram and his friends bad enough to go down as the most victorious villains in history? PRAISE FOR VILLAINS ACADEMY: &‘A charmingly villainous adventure about friendship, school and unspeakable evil.&’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God&’s Guide to Being Good &‘Criminally fun!&’ Danny Wallace, author of The Day the Screens Went Blank &‘Frightfully fun – Villains Academy had me cackling from the very first page!&’ Katie Tsang, co-author of the Dragon Realm series &‘I loved the spookily funny Villains Academy. It's a work of (evil) genius!&’ Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar &‘A joyful hug of a book with genuine warmth and heart.&’ Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear &‘A delightfully fun adventure with real heart and humour.&’ Benjamin Dean, author of Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow &‘Immersive, funny, and with a cast of scarily loveable characters, Villains Academy made me feel like I was IN the book!&’ Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls &‘A fabulously funny adventure. I want to enrol in Villains Academy!&’ Nick Sheridan, author of The Case of the Runaway Brain &‘Wickedly funny and full of quirky yet loveable characters.&’ Iona Rangeley, author of Einstein the Penguin &‘This is a brilliant, bonkers work packed with top-notch illustration.&’ Jack Noel, author and illustrator of the Comic Classics series &‘Full of wonderful characters, Villains Academy is such a FUN read!&’ Rikin Parekh, illustrator of The Worst Class in the World series
How to Work with Space: Spatial Knowledge in Organizations and Research Practice (Palgrave Studies in Business, Arts and Humanities)
by Karen MesserThis book is an exploration of the entangled spatial relationships with and within organizations and research practice. Situating our environment as an active participant in the outcomes of day-to-day living heightens the role space can have as a co-creator of experience, behaviour and emotion. Physical environments tend to fade into the background, becoming an unseen, untended, accompaniment in our journey. However, through active attunement and deep noticing, spatial details arise through our bodies, senses, conversations and physical encounters. As the nature of work continues to evolve, understanding and shifting our relationship with the work environment broadens the scope of how space and work are engaged and performed. This thoughtful book will be of great interest to academics and students of organisational studies, as well as those involved in interdisciplinary research across geography, anthropology and the social sciences.
How we Get Mendel Wrong, and Why it Matters: Challenging the narrative of Mendelian genetics
by Kostas KampourakisThis book illustrates that the stereotypical representations of Gregor Mendel and his work misrepresent his findings and their historical context. The author sets the historical record straight and provides scientists with a reference guide to the respective scholarship in the early history of genetics. The overarching argument is twofold: on the one hand, that we had better avoid naïve hero-worshipping and understand each historical figure, Mendel in particular, by placing them in the actual sociocultural context in which they lived and worked; on the other hand, that we had better refrain from teaching in schools the naive Mendelian genetics that provided the presumed “scientific” basis for eugenics.Key Features Corrects the distorting stereotypical representations of Mendelian genetics and provides an authentic picture of how science is done, focusing on Gregor Mendel and his actual contributions to science Explains how the oversimplifications of Mendelian genetics were exploited by ideologues to provide the presumed “scientific” basis for eugenics Proposes a shift in school education from teaching how the science of genetics is done using model systems to teaching the complexities of development through which heredity is materialized