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True Space Stories (True Stories You'll Never Forget #4)
by Clive GiffordRead the true stories of some amazing space adventurers!Meet the superstars of space exploration. From daring astronauts to genius stargazers, these true stories are packed with peril, bravery and determination. From moon trees to space ninjas, find out about the awe-inspiring adventures of these pioneering heroes.This book retells 5 true stories of some amazing space adventures. Great for readers aged 9+ these real-life stories are gripping and inspiring reads. The non-fiction stories are retold by experienced author, Clive Gifford, who knows how to tell a tale. Illustrated with black and white line drawings, this chapter book is perfect for engaging readers.Included at the back are some quizzes and extension activities such as comprehension questions and 'Think about...' ideas, as well as a glossary to help educators to make the most of the stories.
Around the Table: 52 Essays on Food & Life. The perfect gift for foodies
by Diana Henry'Diana Henry's food writing is a gift...I so loved reading this book. It is poignant, funny, and just plain great.' Stanley Tucci'Lyrical...radiant...timeless. A dazzling collection.' Nigel Slater'Diana Henry is thrillingly alive to both the poetry and the practicalities of food, and reading her is a nourishing, resonant pleasure in itself.' Nigella Lawson'It is completely wonderful, rich, lyrical, moving and incredibly hungry-making - I couldn't recommend it more highly. In fact I can think of few better books, in any genre, to curl up with as the nights draw in.' India Knight'An all too rare blend of sensible and sensuous writing on food. Up there with Elizabeth David's An Omelette and a Glass of Wine, this book will last.' Louise Kennedy, author of Trespasses'Diana writes like a dream' Daily Mail'The food writers' food writer' Mark Diacono***'A table is where we eat and talk, where we connect...What and how we eat remains a source of constant fascination to me, as is how particular ingredients spread across the world. I want to make links and trace patterns. Food is about history, geography, our habits, imagination and how we relate to each other.' Diana HenryFor Diana's many admirers, her evocative writing about places, people and food brings just as much pleasure as her delicious recipes. Around the Table is a beautiful collection of some of Diana's very best essays, handpicked from more than two decades of her beloved cookbooks.Moving, funny and incisive, together these pieces form a memoir through food.
Meditations: Timeless Wisdom Distilled (Concise Classics)
by Marcus AureliusTHE MOST IMPACTFUL LESSONS OF MARCUS AURELIUS PAIRED WITH THOUGHTFUL ANALYSIS AND MODERN APPLICATIONS IN AN ELEGANT AND ACCESSIBLE FORMATMarcus Aurelius' Meditations is a timeless reflection on resilience, mindfulness, and leading with integrity, widely considered one of the most important texts in Western philosophy. Written as private notes by a Roman emperor, its brilliance lies in its raw honesty and profound simplicity. Aurelius offers reflections on human nature, the fleetingness of life, and the value of virtue, creating a guide to living with purpose and grace even in the face of adversity. The insights he shares are strikingly modern, resonating with readers seeking clarity and calm amidst life's chaos.The Concise Edition distills Aurelius' thoughts into engaging double-page spreads, pairing his core teachings with thoughtful analysis and modern applications. With its accessible format, this edition invites you to embrace Stoicism and immediately cultivate purpose and tranquility in your life. Calibrated to deliver the key, timeless, perspective-shifting insights rapidly and directly, it will open the door to a world of wisdom and help you learn the best lessons from one of the greatest texts in human history.WHY NOT EXPLORE FURTHER CONCISE CLASSICS FROM THIS SERIES? Also available: Think and Grow Rich, The Art of War, The Prophet and Autobiography of a Yogi.
Finally Mine: the unmissable small town love story from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling Tiktok sensation (The Benevolence Series)
by Lucy ScoreFrom Sunday Times and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Things We Never Got OverGloria is due a happily ever after. She's lost ten years to a toxic, dangerous relationship. Now that she's finally free - and medicating with makeovers and margaritas in her mother's kitchen - she has a long road ahead of her remembering who she really is. And just when she has sworn off men for at least a decade more, along comes larger-than-life, hometown hero Aldo Moretta. He's saying all the right things and flirting in all the right ways, but he is leaving for six months. One dazzling kiss, and he's gone. Or so Gloria thought . . .You will fall in love with Lucy's new Story Lake series, starting with Story of My Life!Readers are OBSESSED with Finally Mine:'WOW, just WOW! What a wonderful story... awesome... an exciting, can't-put-this-book-down read... GREAT ❤️❤️❤️' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh my gosh! I absolutely LOVED this book!... I was glued to every word.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Incredible 💗 I absolutely ADORED this book. I dragged it out because I just didn't want it to end... wonderful. I would recommend this book 1000 times.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Omg, I couldn't love Aldo and Gloria more!... *cue swooning*... All the stars!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. My heart broke and was put back together stronger.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I devoured this book!! Love... Love... LOVE!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'OMG Loved!!!... wow... 5 star must-read.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Recipes from the World of Tolkien Volume II – The Elven Cookbook: A Recipe Book Inspired by the Elves of Tolkien
by Robert Tuesley AndersonDiscover Tolkien's Elves like never before with 60 easy and delicious recipes inspired by all things Elven from The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. This is the perfect, must-have addition to any Tolkien fan's bookshelf and follows the international success of the Recipes from the World of Tolkien.Recipes from the World of Tolkien, Volume II, The Elven Cookbook features photos of many of the recipes as well as stunning line illustrations of Elves by renowned illustrator Victor Ambrus. There are short feature essays that explore the compelling role of food in Tolkien's works, and bring the Elven world - from their awakening in The Silmarillion to the departure of Galadriel from Middle-earth at the end of The Lord of the Rings - to life.From a real-world take on a recipe for Lembas Bread to original creations such as Celebrimbor's Dropped Scones and Mirkwood Coq-au-Vin, you'll discover recipes for every meal of the day that transport you into Tolkien's world.With vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and omnivorous recipes, there's something for everyone and The Elven Cookbook is the perfect gift for every Tolkien fan looking for inspiration in the kitchen.This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.
Grief: A Guided Workbook to Help You Heal
by Christopher SpriggsWith simple advice and guided activities, this workbook is a comforting companion to support you through your healing journey after experiencing lossGrief is the natural response to loss, and it's something that affects everyone at some point in their lives. It can manifest itself in many ways - sadness, panic, confusion, anger - and it's often completely unpredictable. If you're experiencing grief, you may feel isolated and alone, but this guided workbook is here to support you through each step of this personal journey.Filled with activities for exploring your emotions and coming to terms with your grief, this book will help you begin the gradual healing process. Inside you will find:- An overview of what grief is and how you might experience it- Tips to help you cope with the immediate feelings of grief- Journal activities to help you understand how your loss has impacted your life- Ideas and advice for coping with grief in the long termGrief may never fully go away, and the path to healing might not be a straightforward one, but the guidance in these pages will help you work through it at your own pace to rediscover a sense of meaning and joy in this new life.
The Traitors Circle: The Rebels Against the Nazis and the Spy Who Betrayed Them
by Jonathan FreedlandTHE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFROM THE AUTHOR OF THE ESCAPE ARTIST'Magnificent . . . Important and impressive' DAILY TELEGRAPH'Astonishing . . . Freedland is a master'MICK HERRON'Remarkable . . . This is how the best history books will be written in the future'ANDREW ROBERTS'Excellent . . . Perfect reading for this moment'ANNE APPLEBAUM'Utterly gripping, brilliantly researched and written'ANTHONY HOROWITZ'Compelling'MAX HASTINGS, SUNDAY TIMES'Thrilling, humane, and deeply moving . . . Not to be missed'DAVID McCLOSKEY'Totally gripping and timely'JONATHAN DIMBLEBYWhen the whole world is lying, someone must tell the truth.Berlin, 1943. A group of high-society anti-Nazi dissenters meet for a tea party one late summer afternoon. They do not know that, sitting around the table, is someone poised to betray them all to the Gestapo - revealing their secret to the Nazis' most ruthless detective.They form a circle of unlikely rebels, drawn from the German elite: two countesses, a diplomat, an intelligence officer, an ambassador's widow and a pioneering headmistress. Meeting in the shadows, rescuing Jews or plotting for a future Germany freed from the Führer's rule, what unites them is a shared loathing of the Nazis, a refusal to bow to Hitler and the courage to perform perilous acts of resistance. Or so they believe.How did a group of brave, principled rebels, who had successfully defied Adolf Hitler for more than a decade, come to fall into such a lethal trap? And who betrayed them?Undone from within and pursued to near-destruction by one of the Reich's cruellest men, they showed a heroism that raises a question with new urgency for our time: what kind of person does it take to risk everything and stand up to tyranny?
Grandpa Sloth Needs Help (Experiences Matter #141)
by Sue GravesGrandpa Sloth Needs Help offers a gentle introduction to the experience of an older relative moving to a care home for young children.This gentle, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of an older relative moving to a care setting. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences.Grandpa Sloth loves cooking and his garden, but as he gets older, he finds it hard to manage. Sloth is worried when Grandpa moves to a care home, but he soon finds that Grandpa can still enjoy all the things he used to - with some help!The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.
Biology for the IB Diploma Third edition (For the IB Diploma)
by C. J. Clegg Andrew DavisDeveloped in cooperation with the International Baccalaureate®Trust experienced and best-selling authors to navigate the new syllabuses confidently with these coursebooks that implement inquiry-based and conceptually-focused teaching and learning.- Ensure a continuum approach to concept-based learning through active student inquiry; our authors are not only IB Diploma experienced teachers but are also experienced in teaching the IB MYP and have collaborated on our popular MYP by Concept series. - Build the skills and techniques covered in the Tools (Experimental techniques, Technology and Mathematics) with direct links to the relevant parts of the syllabus; these skills also provide the foundation for practical work and internal assessment.- Integrate Theory of Knowledge into your lessons with TOK boxes and Inquiries that provide real-world examples, case studies and questions. The TOK links are written by the author of our bestselling TOK coursebook, John Sprague and Paul Morris, our MYP by Concept series and Physics co-author.- Develop approaches to learning with ATL skills identified and developed with a range of engaging activities with real-world applications. - Explore ethical debates and how scientists work in the 21st century with Nature of Science boxes throughout. - Help build international mindedness by exploring how the exchange of information and ideas across national boundaries has been essential to the progress of science and illustrates the international aspects of science. - Consolidate skills and improve exam performance with short and simple knowledge-checking questions, exam-style questions, and hints to help avoid common mistakes.
The Colour of Injustice
by Lee LawrenceLee Lawrence was just eleven when his mother, Cherry Groce, was shot by police during a raid on the family's south London home. It was an event that would spark a violent uprising and dominate his life for the next 30 years as he fought for justice and for the police to admit their wrongdoing.Along the way, Lee came across dozens of other cases, past and present, which made it clear that the racial prejudice and bias which resulted in his mother's shooting had been in place for many decades, impacting the lives of thousands of innocent people .Through a deeply researched and fast-moving narrative, Lee Lawrence seamlessly combines historical fact with his dramatic first-hand experiences of racial injustice to present vivid stories - from the Somali sailor who was wrongly convicted of murder in Cardiff in 1952 to the assault on professional footballer Dalian Atkinson and from the hounding of Notting Hill's Mangrove Club to Black Lives Matter - that chronicle how Britain's Black community has been mistreated.Though there remains much work to be done, Lee Lawrence is also an inspiring guide who highlights the many positive changes that have taken place and outlines those still needing to be enacted. Against the backdrop of the hard-learned lessons of years gone by, The Colour of Injustice also lays the foundation for a pathway to the future to move towards a truly anti-racist society.
Into the Upside Down: The Little Guide to Stranger Things
by OHWelcome to the shadowy world of Stranger Things, where the ordinary slips into the extraordinary and secrets lurk in every corner of Hawkins, Indiana. This book is your gateway to the eerie mysteries that haunt the Upside Down, packed with chilling quotes, spine-tingling quips and unsettling facts that breathe life into this Netflix phenomenon.From Eleven's haunting "Friends don't lie" to Dustin's unforgettable "Yeah, science!", each page is steeped in the echoes of laughter and the whispers of fear that have gripped fans from the very beginning. Uncover the dark tales behind the show's creation, explore the trivia that haunts the halls of the Byers' home, and relive the pulse-pounding moments that kept you wide-eyed and breathless.Whether you're a devoted fan who can recount every chilling twist or a curious newcomer ready to step into the unknown, this book is your essential guide to the sinister charm of Hawkins. It's the perfect companion for those late-night binge-watching marathons, where shadows dance on the walls and the thrill of the unknown awaits.Stranger Things is more than just a series; it's a cultural phenomenon that has woven its way into the fabric of our imaginations, drawing us into a world filled with '80s nostalgia, supernatural terror, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship that defy all odds.So, are you prepared to venture into the darkness? Grab your copy, keep the lights on and let the eerie allure of Stranger Things pull you deeper into its haunting embrace!
Wolf Crown: Get lost in a world of werwolves and vampirs, from an award-winning author (Midnight Treasure)
by Piers TordayA breathtaking fantasy world from the award-winning author of The Last Wild. In this spellbinding follow-up to Midnight Treasure, adventure with Tibor and Roza into an empire of vampirs and werwolves. For readers who loved Katherine Rundell's Impossible Creatures or S.F. Said's Tyger.Praise for Midnight Treasure: 'Stop the hunt for your next epic read because this is a treasure of a fantasy book. High stakes, big heart, frightfully good' A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar seriesIn a world of vampirs and werwolves, Tibor and Roza are heirs to the throne. They're the only people alive who can defeat the vampir emperor, the White Prince.If only they could agree on how.Join them on their epic treasure hunt for the long-lost Wolf Crown. Can they outwit the White Prince's spies, dragons and werwolves - before it's too late?From the award-winning Piers Torday comes this spectacular, irresistible treasure hunt: there will be clues, spells, imprisonments and escapes, fights, betrayals ... but above all there will be courage and hope.
Violent Saviours: The West, the Rest, and Capitalism Without Consent
by William Easterly'AN INNOVATIVE AND EXHILARATING READ' Angus Deaton, winner of the Nobel Prize in EconomicsEconomic development is not really development without consent.For centuries, the developed Western world has exploited the less-developed 'Rest' in the name of progress, conquering the Americas, driving the Atlantic slave trade, and colonizing Africa and Asia. Throughout, the West has justified this global conquest by thealleged material gains it brought to the conquered. But they overlooked the demand for self-determination - and not just relief from poverty.Renowned economist and author of The White Man's Burden William Easterly examines how the demand for agency has always been at the heart of debates on development. Spanning four centuries of global history, Easterly argues that commerce, rather than conquest, provide equal rights as well as prosperity. Tracing the economic ideas underpinning the long debate between conquest and commerce, Easterly shows how it is the surge in global trade that has given agency to billions of people for the first time.Asserting a new and urgent perspective on global economics, Violent Saviours shows that the demands for consent, dignity and respect must be at the centre of the global fight against poverty.
Unseen: How I Lost My Vision but Found My Voice
by Molly BurkeWhen Molly Burke was four years old, she was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare degenerative eye disease that leads to eventual blindness, forcing her to see the world through new eyes—literally. Growing up disabled didn’t stop her from playing sports, becoming a rock-climbing instructor, or winning a beauty pageant, but other people’s narrow perceptions of her held her back. <P><P> Years of relentless bullying, toxic work environments, a rodent-infested apartment, and life’s lowest moments were juxtaposed with red carpets, first-class flights, and personal and professional achievements. Throughout her life, Molly has learned to appreciate the duality, and, most importantly, she’s learned the beauty of being unapologetically yourself and standing up for what you truly believe in. <P><P> In Unseen, Molly chronicles her journey as a disabled woman, entrepreneur, and entertainer, illuminating what her experiences have taught her and what she hopes others can learn from her hardship and successes. Part memoir, part rallying cry for a more compassionate and empathetic world, Unseen recounts Molly’s life and experiences fighting against the expectations society set for her and, in doing so, helps readers find their own voice, inner strength, and self-acceptance.
The Quantum Weirdness of the Almost-Kiss
by Amy Noelle ParksSeventeen-year-old Evie Beckham has always been too occupied with her love of math and frequent battles with anxiety to want to date. Besides, she’s always found the idea of kissing to be kind of weird. But by senior year, thanks to therapy and her friends, she’s feeling braver than before. Maybe even brave enough to enter the national math and physics competition or flirt back with the new boy. <P><P> Meanwhile, Evie’s best friend, Caleb Covic, has always been a little in love with her. So he’s horrified when he is forced to witness Evie’s meet-cute with the new guy. Desperate, Caleb uses an online forum to capture Evie’s interest—and it goes a little too well. Now Evie wonders how she went from avoiding romance to having to choose between two—or is it three?—boys.
Saving 6 (Boys of Tommen #3)
by Chloe WalshFrom international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon Chloe Walsh comes the next book in the addictive Boys of Tommen series, Saving 6.He's a boy who's lost. She's a girl who might just be the home he's never had.Joey Lynch has always been a protector. He rebuilds what is broken. When his older brother Darren leaves town, twelve-year-old Joey finds that he must watch over his younger siblings and mother. As he enters his teen years, his struggles intensify, with Joey toeing the line of addiction, all while being dutiful to his family. His boss's daughter becomes the one thing keeping him afloat. She's unapologetically herself, and even though he doesn't want to get involved with her, he can't keep away.Aoife Molloy is bubbly and self-assured. On her first day of secondary school, she meets a hot-headed boy who sparks a new burning curiosity within her, a boy who happens to work for her father. It's a bad idea to mess about with him, but her interest grows by the day.As a complicated friendship ensues, Aoife begins to discover the secrets attached to Joey Lynch's life, all while he desperately fights to keep her out.Following a new fan-favorite couple from the Binding 13 duology, Saving 6 will increase your love for the Boys of Tommen universe. This book is perfect for readers looking for:New adult/YA crossover Irish romanceDual POVsFriends-to-loversAngsty tearjerkersBingeworthy TikTok booksReaders cannot get enough of the Boys of Tommen:"THIS WAS EVERYTHING I HOPED IT WOULD BE.""I'd give this a million stars if it were possible.""This was everything I wanted and more. It felt so right to be back with my family.""Brilliant, read this book!! - it's beautifully written!""I adored Joey and Aoife…I ate up every single moment."
Stinger
by Mia SheridanA spicy second-chance standalone romance from the New York Times bestselling author of Archer's Voice.Sometimes, you don't even realize anything is wrong until someone comes along and changes you, and makes you want more.Grace Hamilton is the girl with a plan. She knows exactly where her life is going, and prides herself on always achieving her goals. She's never stepped outside the lines she draws for herself, and never considered what her heart truly wants. That is, until him.Carson Stinger doesn't play by any rules except his own. Working in the adult entertainment industry, he doesn't care what others think of his choices, and takes each day as it comes. No direction, no plan. He knows what women want from him, and in his eyes, it's all he has to offer…until her.When unexpected circumstances force them together, Grace and Carson are swept up into the electric chemistry between them, surrendering to a steamy Las Vegas weekend in each other's arms. But for two people whose worlds could never coexist, they know their time is short. That is, until their hearts get involved without their permission…
The Politics of Social Media Manipulation
by Sabine Niederer Richard RogersDisinformation and so-called fake news are contemporary phenomena with rich histories. Disinformation, or the willful introduction of false information for the purposes of causing harm, recalls infamous foreign interference operations in national media systems. Outcries over fake news, or dubious stories with the trappings of news, have coincided with the introduction of new media technologies that disrupt the publication, distribution and consumption of news -- from the so-called rumour-mongering broadsheets centuries ago to the blogosphere recently. Designating a news organization as fake, or der Lügenpresse, has a darker history, associated with authoritarian regimes or populist bombast diminishing the reputation of 'elite media' and the value of inconvenient truths. In a series of empirical studies, using digital methods and data journalism, the authors inquire into the extent to which social media have enabled the penetration of foreign disinformation operations, the widespread publication and spread of dubious content as well as extreme commentators with considerable followings attacking mainstream media as fake.
Policy Analysis as Problem Solving: A Flexible and Evidence-Based Framework
by Alex Schwartz Rachel MeltzerIn Policy Analysis as Problem Solving, authors Rachel Meltzer and Alex Schwartz provide a pragmatic yet fresh and original approach to the field. Emphasizing the importance of evidence and sound logic and drawing upon multiple perspectives and methods, the book guides readers through the process of making evidence-based decisions about policies. It offers a series of clear and comprehensive discussions about the key elements of the analytical process, beginning with steps to define the problem all the way until analysts arrive at a recommendation. The authors break from traditional approaches in their embrace of analytical flexibility and illustrate a broader framework for thinking about policy, both empowering and equipping readers to marshal a diverse array of evidence, techniques, and evaluative criteria in their analyses. Case studies threaded throughout the book illustrate the different ways in which problems can be framed and the kinds of policies and criteria that may flow from these alternative framings. Focusing on child support, voter turnout, water shortage, and short-term rental platforms, they also reveal the challenges and imperfect conditions that analysts encounter in the real world.Bolstered by an expanded scope, updates to its case studies, and refinements to its central arguments, the second edition of Policy Analysis as Problem Solving remains an excellent go-to resource for students and aspiring analysts in policy analysis and public policy courses.
Friction, Fragmentation, and Diversity: Localized Politics of European Memories (Heritage and Memory Studies)
by Päivi Salmesvuori Kirsti Salmi-Niklander Ulla Savolainen Sofia Laine Riikka TaavettiThis collection focuses on difficult memories and diverse identities related to conflicts and localized politics of memories. The contemporary and history-oriented case studies discuss politicized memories and pasts, the frictions of justice and reconciliation, and the diversity and fragmentation of difficult memories. Friction, Fragmentation, and Diversity: Localized Politics of European Memories brings together methodological discussions from oral history research, cultural memory studies and the study of contemporary protest movements. The politicization of memories is analyzed in various contexts, ranging from everyday interaction and diverse cultural representations to politics of the archive and politics as legal processes. The politicization of memories takes place on multiple analytical levels: those inherent to the sources; the ways in which the collections are utilized, archived, or presented; and in the re-evaluation of existing research.
Sensory Evaluation of Sound
by Nick ZacharovSensory Evaluation of Sound provides a detailed review of the latest sensory evaluation techniques, specifically applied to the evaluation of sound and audio. This three-part book commences with an introduction to the fundamental role of sound and hearing, which is followed by an overview of sensory evaluation methods and associated univariate and multivariate statistical analysis techniques. The final part of the book provides several chapters with concrete real-world applications of sensory evaluation ranging from telecommunications, hearing aids design and binaural sound, via the latest research in concert hall acoustics through to audio-visual interaction. Aimed at the engineer, researcher, university student or manager the book gives insight into the advanced methods for the sensory evaluation with many application examples. Introduces the fundamental of hearing and the value of sound Provides a firm theoretical basis for advanced techniques in sensory evaluation of sound that are then illustrated with concrete examples from university research through to industrial product development Includes chapters on sensory evaluation practices and methods as well as univariate and multivariate statistical analysis Six application chapters covering a wide range of concrete sensory evaluation study examples including insight into audio-visual assessment Includes data analysis with several associated downloadable datasets Provides extensive references to the existing research literature, text books and standards
Spon's Architects' and Builders' Price Book 2026 (Spon's Price Books)
Compiled by AECOM, the 2026 edition has been updated with the latest pricing information to help you manage your projects over the next 12 months through this challenging period of inflationary pressure, global uncertainty and skills shortages.It includes 20,000 prices for the most frequently specified construction items, the majority with labour constants and detailed build-ups. All prices have been updated via comprehensive supplier engagement combined with AECOM’s market intelligence and a short-term inflationary forecast to ensure you have the most accurate cost data available. Activity descriptions and build ups have been updated to reflect changes to standard specifications, Building Regulation changes, emerging practices, and changing outputs. Although it suits a wide range of project sizes, this is the only price book which sets out a detailed cost base for contracts exceeding £4,000,000 in value.All the standard features you have come to expect from SPON'S ARCHITECTS' AND BUILDERS' PRICE BOOK are also included: Hundreds of alternative materials prices for the more unusual items Detailed guidance on wage rates, daywork, cost limits and allowances, property insurance and professional fees, plus useful formulae, design criteria and trade association addresses Included within the inside front cover of every book is a VitalSource® eBook redemption code giving one user access to the content digitally until the end of December 2026.
From Socrates to the Supreme Court: An Introduction to Philosophy through the Law
by Kenneth GlazerPhilosophy and law are separate disciplines, but they deal with many of the same issues—from the meaning of equality and liberty, the nature of knowledge, reasoning, and mental states, to the indeterminacy of language, causation, free will, luck, and personal identity. This textbook introduces philosophy to undergraduates in a new and refreshing way—by using cases, concepts, and doctrines from the law to illustrate philosophical issues. From Socrates to the Supreme Court: An Introduction to Philosophy through the Law introduces the major areas in the discipline—moral and political philosophy, epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind and language—and philosophy’s great thinkers, from Plato, Aristotle, Hume, and Kant to Russell, Wittgenstein, Austin, and Anscombe. It shows how ideas in philosophy are not academic but play out in Supreme Court rulings and other court cases. Through example after example—the concept of mens rea in criminal law, the rules governing the admissibility of evidence in court, statutory interpretation, free speech, perjury, the analogical nature of legal reasoning, the use of the Socratic method in deciding cases, and the laws against discrimination—this book deepens the student’s understanding of philosophy by driving home the fact that philosophical questions matter in the real world.
Friis & Seller's Epidemiology for Public Health Practice
by Stephen L. Buka William C. GoedelFriis & Seller's Epidemiology for Public Health Practice comprehensively covers the major introductory topics, including the heart of epidemiology, from study designs to descriptive epidemiology, and quantitative measures. Aligned to the core competencies in epidemiology for graduate and undergraduate courses, this reader-friendly text is accessible and interesting to students in introductory health disciplines. A unique focus is given to real-world applications of epidemiology and the development of skills that students can apply in subsequent course work and in the field. Building on Friis and Seller's bestselling text, new authors Buka and Goedel bring their expertise in teaching and practice to the Seventh Edition by strengthening the quantitative and methodological aspects of Epidemiology and revising the text to reflect the state of science regarding the design of epidemiological studies. Reorganization and updating of key chapters on causal inference, bias, confounding, and study designs.New chapter offers added details on case designs, with new material on calculation and interpretation of odds ratios.New material and easy-to-follow formulas and calculations for risk ratios, rate ratios, odds ratios, population attributable risk, and more.Increased emphasis on health disparities and current epidemics (e.g., COVID-19, opioid overdose, gun violence, measles) Upper-level undergraduate or graduate introductory Epidemiology courses in departments of Public Health, Nursing, or Health Sciences. © 2026 | 750 pages
Garden Exotica: International Plant-Based Fusion Cuisine
by Babita ShresthaGarden Exotica is your exclusive passport to a culinary adventure, bursting with soul-nourishing, plant-based flavors that will transport you to exotic destinations—all without leaving your kitchen! In this highly anticipated follow-up to the acclaimed Plant-Based Himalaya, author Babita Shrestha invites you on a delightful expedition with over 60 meticulously crafted recipes. These dishes celebrate the diversity of international cuisines, offering wholesome, home-cooked meals designed to nourish your body and soul. Shrestha shares her most cherished dishes from across the globe, featuring the aromatic spices of Nepal and India, the zesty flavors of Turkey and Greece, the unique warmth of Jamaica and Morocco, and the comforting tastes of Japan, Italy, and Mexico. Garden Exotica will take your everyday kitchen ingredients and transform your weeknight meal into something extraordinary!