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Back to School Collection: Six Stories in One! (Rainbow Magic #999)
by Daisy MeadowsJoin Rachel and Kirsty on six school adventures in this bumper back to school collection with Carly the Schoolfriend Fairy and Tilly the Teacher Fairy. The perfect back to school read for Rainbow Magic fans!Jack Frost and his goblins have stolen Carly the Schoolfriend Fairy's three magical objects causing school time chaos everywhere. Rachel and Kirsty must help Carly retrieve her magical objects before Jack Frost can ruin the school competition and disco. Next, Jack Frost steals Tilly the Teacher Fairy's magical objects because he wants to make all the rules. With the help of the other Rainbow Magic fairies, Rachel and Kirsty must help Tilly outwit Jack Frost to get her magical objects back before school is ruined for everyone! Can Rachel and Kirsty help the fairies retrieve their magical objects from Jack Frost and his goblins?Rainbow Magic is the perfect stepping stone for children to become independent readers. With black and white illustrations, short chapters and lots of books to collect, these books are really accessible for children aged 5+.'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comDo YOU have a Rainbow Magic fairy? Find a fairy with your name at orchardseriesbooks.co.uk/rainbow-magic and collect all the books in the range.
Local Air Quality Control and Health: Theory and Practice (Routledge Focus on Environmental Health)
by Mark Hardwick Nahum Kidan Nathaniel Smith Steve ManningThis highly accessible book identifies the major air pollutants which cause human health concerns and examines the sources of these pollutants. With a focus on NOx gases, particulate matter (PM), tropospheric ozone, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), Part 1 covers the theory and relates these pollutants to specific health outcomes by examining the nature of anatomical/physiological systems which are affected and the mechanisms by which these effects take place.Part 2 explores the legal and policy frameworks that govern local air quality management in the UK. It examines the responsibilities and powers of regulators, the role of national and international legislation, and how law and guidance are used to protect public health and improve environmental outcomes. Part 3 outlines the role of environmental health practitioners (EHPs) in dealing with local air quality management for communities before the applications used to control pollution are discussed, both in terms of using the law effectively and technological interventions which can trap air pollution at source.The book is principally aimed at undergraduate and/or post graduate students in Environmental Health and Public Health and EHPs practising in the field of air quality control. It will also be relevant to students of environmental sciences, health sciences, medicine and environmental law and policy.
Inclusion: A Principled Guide for Early Career Teachers (nasen spotlight)
by Des Hewitt Nicola CrossleyThis accessible book guides early career teachers (ECTs) through key areas of inclusion, providing context and understanding, sharing diverse reflections from practice, and introducing the essential principles of inclusive teaching.Chapters explore a range of pertinent topics and perspectives on inclusion, from our values and pedagogy to understanding behaviour and disadvantage in the classroom. Each area is aligned with the Teachers’ Standards to provide clarity on professional responsibilities and to show how inclusive practice weaves through every area of teaching. The book includes: A comprehensive overview of inclusion, with tools that can be utilised immediately Advice on adapting the curriculum and teaching to embrace inclusion Consideration of SEND and neurodiversity over time, with attention paid to reasonable adjustments to ensure all learners can thrive Recognition of the importance of culture and community, with guidance on working effectively with families to best support pupils Illustrative think pieces written by ECTs to bring theory to life and stimulate debate and reflection. With accompanying infographics included to summarise key themes, this valuable book places inclusion at the core of high-quality teaching and ensures all ECTs are supported to be the best they can be in an ever-changing world. It is essential reading for all early career teachers, as well as trainee teachers and teacher training providers.
Bionanocomposites for Biomedical Applications: Fundamental Concepts, Impacts, and Clinical Applications
by Shakeel AhmedThis book examines bionanocomposites in the biomedical field from a fundamental level to in-depth applications using an interdisciplinary approach that combines polymer technology, nanotechnology, biomedical science, and pharmaceutical research. Advancements of bionanocomposites in biomedical applications, such as wound dressings, tissue engineering, drug delivery, bioimaging, biosensing, 3D-printing, medical implants, and many more, are comprehensively summarized and supported by a number of case studies. Features: Discusses properties, classifications, and synthesis of bionanocomposites in addition to applications. Each chapter focuses on the application of bionanocomposites. Reviews cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of bionanocomposites. Explores safety aspects of bionanocomposites. Covers wound healing, nerve regeneration, biosensors, skin regeneration, drug delivery, and so forth. This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in chemical, polymer, tissue, and biomedical engineering.
Principles of Sustainable Energy Systems (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Series)
by Frank Kreith Charles F. Kutscher Jana B. MilfordPrinciples of Sustainable Energy Systems provides students with a fundamental and practical understanding of the energy transition. It discusses the design, production, and economics of energy conversion and storage technologies, as well as requirements and technologies for the end-use sectors of transportation, buildings, and industry.This book begins by introducing students to the important field of sustainability and then presents comprehensive coverage of solar, wind, hydropower, biomass and bio-fuels, geothermal, nuclear, and ocean-based energy technologies. This new edition features recent advances in batteries and other storage technologies, electricity transmission, electric vehicles, and beneficial electrification and demand response in buildings, as well as approaches for reducing emissions from shipping and aviation. It introduces new material on low-carbon building materials, heat pumps, and the practical design aspects of solar photovoltaic systems. This book also covers economics and energy systems analysis methods such as life cycle assessment and greenhouse gas accounting, including detailed examples of design and financial analysis using the System Advisor Model (SAM).This book is intended for upper-level undergraduate and graduate engineering students taking courses in Renewable Energy, Energy Systems, and Energy Conversion.Instructors will have access to a Solutions Manual and Figure Slides for their course.
Gentrification and Public Health (Geographies of Health Series)
by Ana Isabel Ribeiro José Pedro Silva Pedro Gullón Thomas Astell-BurtThis book explores the profound impacts of gentrification on public health, examining how this process reshapes socioeconomic and physical environments, exacerbates health disparities, and influences lived experiences. It does so through diverse theoretical, methodological, and empirical perspectives provided by leading researchers from around the globe. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the intersections between gentrification and health, with multidisciplinary perspectives and international case studies. It explores key concepts, addresses methodological challenges, and introduces innovative analytical approaches to disentangle the complex pathways linking gentrification to health. With contributions from leading experts, this book synthesises current evidence and provides scholars, policymakers, and practitioners with the knowledge needed to design rigorous studies and implement evidence-based interventions that mitigate health risks, build resilience, and foster equity in rapidly evolving territories. This book is designed for researchers across social and health sciences, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as policymakers, urban planners, and public health professionals interested in understanding and addressing the health impacts of gentrification.
The Gehlen Organization and the Nazis (Routledge Studies in Fascism and the Far Right)
by Badis Ben RedjebThis book uncovers the extent to which the Gehlen Organization, the intelligence organization created by the United States at the end of World War Two, recruited and used controversial individuals who had been heavily involved in the atrocities committed by the Nazis. Through an extensive study of records and primary sources, including the archives of the German armed forces during the Nazi era and the declassified files of the U.S. Army, as well as of several intelligence organizations such as the Central Intelligence Agency and the Intelligence Service of the Federal Republic of Germany, the book investigates the war record of individuals who were recruited by the Gehlen Organization. This investigative work proves that several General Staff officers hired had a dark past and that the organization ultimately served as a safe haven for many Nazis. The book provides a new and original perspective on essential events that took place at the end of World War Two, thereby contributing to a new interpretation of history. While all readers interested in historical accuracy will find this book of interest, The Gehlen Organization and the Nazis is crucial reading for students researching Nazi Germany, the early Cold War, intelligence studies, and postwar German history.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship within Health Education: International Perspectives on Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Digital Skills (Contemporary Pedagogies of Medical and Health Professions’ Education)
by Jeff WilkesmannRecognizing the growing significance of innovation and entrepreneurship in the field of health education, this novel volume discusses digital skills, collaborative learning and contemporary curricular challenges in order to foster innovative and entrepreneurial mindsets.Against the backdrop of an evolving healthcare system characterized by the delivery of consumer-led, data-driven, targeted healthcare solutions, the chapters in the book spotlight entrepreneurship as a vital component of the New Health Economy and the role of education in supporting entrepreneurship and innovation among medical professionals and trainees. Citing international perspectives on curriculum initiatives in various educational settings, the book presents case studies of health entrepreneurship frameworks, startups and the idea of an entrepreneurial healthcare ecosystem that supports networking, professional development and technological advancement.Supporting the use of entrepreneurship strategies for educational purposes within medical education settings, this book will be of interest to scholars, researchers, faculty and postgraduate students in the fields of health education, curriculum studies, technology in education, medical education and entrepreneurship.
Evolution, Feminism, and Romantic Fiction: From Mr. Darcy to Mr. Big.
by Ania GrantRomantic fiction has long been dismissed as trivial and denounced for peddling supposedly oppressive patriarchal myths of heterosexual love and marriage. Despite such criticism, the popularity of romantic fiction has only increased in recent decades.Drawing on research from the evolutionary sciences, Ania Grant proposes that narrative patterns of romantic stories and their enduring appeal reflect the importance of love as a fundamental human drive. She examines two of the most successful and critically scrutinized romantic narratives of the past 200 years, Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice and the hit television series Sex and the City, and argues that such texts simulate the cognitive and emotional complexities of mate choice—one of the most consequential decisions from both a biological and a cultural perspective. Her biocultural analysis aligns the interpretation of romantic fiction with the feminist ideals of female autonomy and gender equality. It also suggests that positive identification with romantic heroines gives audiences the hope and energy to pursue the transformation of gender relations in real life.The book will be of interest to anyone who ever wondered why so many women (and some men) around the world are enthralled by romantic stories. It will also appeal to anyone who has ever been inspired by romantic happy endings to strive for a world in which men and women love and cooperate with each other—even if it seems like a utopian ideal while the war of the sexes rages on.
Construction Management: Quality Tools and Techniques (Systems Innovation Book Series)
by Abdul Razzak RumaneThe application of quality tools and techniques in construction projects has a great influence on the cost-effectiveness results of construction projects and achieving successful project performance. Quality management tools and techniques help in project planning, execution, monitoring, and control of the project and evolve a project management system that makes project deliverables.Construction Management: Quality Tools and Techniques provides the usage and application of various quality tools and techniques in different phases of construction project management focusing on three quality management processes involving the varying aspects of quality. This volume illustrates how important quality is for construction projects and offers an overview of construction projects along with a brief introduction to the different types of projects, the different phases of the life cycle, and the principles. Project Delivery Systems (PDS) along with their organizational relationship, participants, advantages, and disadvantages of each system are included. The book goes on to discuss the qualification of construction managers and the type of management systems and their roles during the different design stages from the beginning through to the handover of the project is also included.This volume provides significant information and guidelines to construction and project management professionals (owners, designers, consultants, construction managers, project managers, supervisors, contractors, builders, developers, and many others from the construction-related industry) involved in construction projects (mainly civil construction projects, commercial-A/E projects) and construction-related industries.
You'll Like It When You Get There: A Life Lived Reluctantly
by Rhys JamesA refreshingly honest look at modern life, and how to get out of living it.Rhys has lived his entire life with a backdrop of dread. As a child, the sentence he feared most was "come downstairs and say hello." Age 5 he feigned injury to avoid dancing at a wedding, and 25 years later, he celebrated when the venue set on fire moments before what would've been the biggest gig of his life.You'll Like It When You Get There is a guide to life from someone who doesn't want to do anything, and an exploration of why you possibly shouldn't either. Join Rhys as he avoids not just social engagements but big life milestones too, like getting married and having children. A deep dive into regret, humiliation, failure and pretending to be French for personal gain. From the Wild West of early internet chatrooms to the sticky circus of the Kavos strip, from redesigning therapy after completing it in just four sessions, to having a full existential breakdown when a Buddhist monk asks him for 5 stars on TripAdvisor.If you've ever celebrated plans being cancelled with an Andy Murray fist pump, secretly prayed for another lockdown, attempted to start your own nickname, or tried - in vain - to control the outcome of everything you do, then welcome to the club. We close early, obviously.You'll Like It When You Get There is at once hilarious, insightful and inspiring - even if what it's inspiring you to do is absolutely nothing. This is the introvert's manifesto, the overthinker's dossier, the diary of a wimpy kid.Reviews of Rhys:"Scintillating stand-up" Times"Master of the lightning-paced, gag-dense, precision-delivered" Guardian"A superb tour de force of observational comedy, delivered with punchy, rapid-fire certainty" Chortle
Et Tu, Cavapoo?
by Mark Radcliffe'If you love dogs, if you love travel and if you don't mind Mark, you will love this book' Paddy McGuinnessCall me Mark. My first time in the Roman district of Trastevere was in 1997 whilst covering the England World Cup qualifier for Radio 1. Nearly thirty years later, I'm headed back there, with my wife Bella and dog Arlo in tow.Call me Arlo. I normally hate the sight of suitcases in case it means Him and Her are leaving me, but this time I'm coming with them. I've got my favourite food packed and my doggy passport ready to go. In March 2024, the radio presenter Mark Radcliffe and his wife Bella set off from Cheshire in their VW Beetle convertible for a three-month sojourn in Rome taking with them their beloved and pampered five-year old cavapoo, Arlo.Et Tu Cavapoo? is an account of their time there, told alternately between Mark and Arlo. Join them as they take in the sights (and sniffs) of Rome - from Arlo being taunted by his mortal enemies at the city's cat colony, the pros and cons of queueing for pizza at a trattoria, Arlo's fear of water extending to the Trevi Fountain, discovering what exactly the Spanish had to do with those famous steps, and the site where Shakespeare's Caesar uttered the immortal words: 'Et tu, Brute'?Told with humour, affection and insight, this is a travel book like no other as one man and his dog seek to understand each other in one of the great cities of the world. A must-read for lovers of travel and history, food and drink, art and architecture, but also those seeking a deep insight into the eccentricities of the canine mind.
Reading Champion: Blue Reading Band 4
by Damian Harvey Sarah Snashall Penny Dolan Sue Graves Jill Atkins Katie Woolley Jackie Walter Dr Barrie WadeHelp your child progress in their reading journey with this fantastic set of 18 original stories. From a wild weather day to an escaped hamster, a goat stuck in the mud to a school trip adventure, there is a wide range of subject to help ignite a child's passion for reading. These short, highly accessible stories are perfect for children of five and upwards, or those reading book band blue at school.Titles included:Reading Champion: A Cake for Gran: Independent Reading Blue 4Reading Champion: A Windy Day: Independent Reading Blue 4Reading Champion: Alfie's Castle: Independent Reading Blue 4Reading Champion: At Night: Independent Reading Blue 4Reading Champion: Ella's School Trip: Independent Reading Blue 4Reading Champion: Flip the Flamingo: Independent Reading Blue 4Reading Champion: Fun at the Beach: Independent Reading Blue 4Reading Champion: Harry's Great Escape: Independent Reading Blue 4Reading Champion: Hatch!: Independent Reading Blue 4Reading Champion: Merlin the Mouse: Independent Reading Blue 4Reading Champion: Stuck in the Mud: Independent Reading Blue 4Reading Champion: The Lost Bear: Independent Reading Blue 4Reading Champion: Flamingos: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Blue 4Reading Champion: Moth: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Blue 4Reading Champion: My Friend: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Blue 4Reading Champion: Seaside Animals: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Blue 4Reading Champion: The Wind: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Blue 4Reading Champion: Day and Night: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Blue 4
Reading Champion: Red Reading Band 2
by Elizabeth Dale Katie Dale Jillian Powell Sarah Snashall Sue Graves Katie Woolley Jenny Jinks A.H. Benjamin Jackie WalterHelp your child develop in their reading journey with this fantastic set of 18 original stories. From a bear wanting sleep to a balloon travelling to the moon, a trip to the zoo, and dressing up for a school play, there is a wide range of subject to help ignite a child's passion for reading. These short, highly accessible stories are perfect for children of four and upwards, or those reading book band red at school.Titles included:Reading Champion: A Pet to Play With: Independent Reading Red 2Reading Champion: Are We There Yet?: Independent Reading Red 2Reading Champion: At the Skate Park: Independent Reading Red 2Reading Champion: At the Zoo: Independent Reading Red 2Reading Champion: Bear's Cave: Independent Reading Red 2Reading Champion: Bob's Cab: Independent Reading Red 2Reading Champion: Bug Hotel: Independent Reading Red 2Reading Champion: It Wasn't Me!: Independent Reading Red 2Reading Champion: Look out!: Independent Reading Red 2Reading Champion: Meg and Ted: Independent Reading Red 2Reading Champion: The School Play: Independent Reading Red 2Reading Champion: Up Went the Balloon: Independent Reading Red 2Reading Champion: A New Boy: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Red 2Reading Champion: Birthdays: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Red 2Reading Champion: How to Grow a Sunflower: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Red 2Reading Champion: In the Toolbox: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Red 2Reading Champion: My pet Dog: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Red 2Reading Champion: Seasons: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Red 2
Learning from Neurodivergent Leaders: How to Start, Survive and Thrive in Leadership
by Dr Nancy DoyleNeurodivergent people are often thwarted in academic and corporate careers because we don't know the unwritten social codes of large organisations, even though we excel at strategic thinking.Practical, inspiring and no-nonsense, this book is full of essential advice on the core principles of leadership - and how to capitalise on neurodivergent strengths whilst navigating common pitfalls. Whether you're already a leader - or just starting out on your leadership journey, this is your bible for self-care, self-evaluation and self-advocacy.
Reading Champion: Orange Reading Band 6
by Lynne Benton Elizabeth Dale Katie Dale Damian Harvey Sarah Snashall Penny Dolan Sue Graves Mary Auld Katie Woolley Jenny Jinks A.H. Benjamin Jackie Walter Amelia MarshallHelp your child progress in their reading journey with this fantastic set of 30 original stories. From mysterious footprints to a hiccupping dragon, exotic world tales to familiar fairy tales, there is a wide range of subject to help ignite a child's passion for reading. These short, highly accessible stories are perfect for children of five and upwards, or those reading book band orange at school.Titles included:Reading Champion: A Crown for Lion: Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: Dog at School: Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: Dragon's Hiccups: Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: Fly Home, Blue!: Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: Funny Footprints: Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: It's Time to Wake Up!: Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: Little Spook: Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: Robot Gets It Wrong: Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: Spike's New House: Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: The New Baby: Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: The Perfect Place for a Picnic: Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: Top Pet: Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: Animals that Glow: Independent Reading Orange 6 Non-fictionReading Champion: Homing Pigeons: Independent Reading Orange 6 Non-fictionReading Champion: A Home in a Hole: Independent Reading Orange 6 Non-fictionReading Champion: Rainforests: Independent Reading Orange 6 Non-fictionReading Champion: Robots on the farm: Independent Reading Orange 6 Non-fictionReading Champion: It's Snowing: Independent Reading Orange 6 Non-fictionReading Champion: Monkey's Tail : Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: How Beetle Got Its Colourful Coat : Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: The Rabbit and the Crab : Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: Llama and the Flood: Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: How Koala Got a Stumpy tail : Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: How Kangaroo Got a Pouch : Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: The Ugly Duckling: Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: The Three Little Pigs: Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: The Frog prince: Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: Rapunzel: Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: Dick Whittington: Independent Reading Orange 6Reading Champion: The Emperor's New Clothes: Independent Reading Orange 6
Reading Champion: Pink Reading Bands 1a and 1b
by Karen Wallace Damian Harvey Sarah Snashall Sue Graves Jill Atkins Katie Woolley Jackie Walter Dr Barrie WadeHelp your child make the first steps in their reading journey with this fantastic set of 36 original stories. From toys riding a train to a boy's magic tricks, a naughty cat's escapades to life on a farm, there is a wide range of subject to help ignite a child's passion for reading. These short, highly accessible stories are perfect for children of three and upwards, or those reading book band pink at school.Titles included:1A:Reading Champion: Dad Gets the Cat: Independent Reading Pink 1AReading Champion: Dog Likes to Dig: Independent Reading Pink 1AReading Champion: I Like My Dad: Independent Reading Pink 1AReading Champion: I Look Like Mum: Independent Reading Pink 1AReading Champion: Mum Sees Rat: Independent Reading Pink 1AReading Champion: Play With Me: Independent Reading Pink 1AReading Champion: What is in Your Bag?: Independent Reading Pink 1AReading Champion: Can I Live Here?: Independent Reading Pink 1AReading Champion: Put it in the Bin!: Independent Reading Pink 1AReading Champion: Making A Snowman: Independent Reading Pink 1AReading Champion: Jumping in Puddles: Independent Reading Pink 1AReading Champion: Bear wants Honey: Independent Reading Pink 1AReading Champion: Bugs: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Pink 1aReading Champion: Living in a Tree: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Pink 1aReading Champion: Going to School: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Pink 1aReading Champion: Make a Splash: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Pink 1aReading Champion: The Weather Today: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Pink 1aReading Champion: This is not Rubbish: Independent Reading Non-Fiction Pink 1a1B:Reading Champion: Granny at the Park: Independent Reading Pink 1BReading Champion: I Like Red: Independent Reading Pink 1BReading Champion: Tap, Tap: Independent Reading Pink 1BReading Champion: The Big Box: Independent Reading Pink 1BReading Champion: The Toy Shop Train: Independent Reading Pink 1BReading Champion: We Like to Play: Independent Reading Pink 1BReading Champion: Bounce, Bounce, Bounce!: Independent Reading Pink 1BReading Champion: Cat on the Magic Mat: Independent Reading Pink 1BReading Champion: I Don't Like Chocolate: Independent Reading Pink 1BReading Champion: I Live on the Farm: Independent Reading Pink 1BReading Champion: Max is Cooking: Independent Reading Pink 1BReading Champion: Where is Bella?: Independent Reading Pink 1BReading Champion: Big Cats, Little Cats: Independent Reading Pink 1B Non-FictionReading Champion: Animals that Fly: Independent Reading Pink 1B Non-FictionReading Champion: Circles: Independent Reading Pink 1B Non-FictionReading Champion: Make it Move: Independent Reading Pink 1B Non-FictionReading Champion: Rainbow: Independent Reading Pink 1B Non-FictionReading Champion: Wheels: Independent Reading Pink 1B Non-Fiction
Reading Champion: Green Reading Band 5
by Lynne Benton Damian Harvey Sarah Snashall Sue Graves Jill Atkins Katie Woolley Jackie WalterHelp your child progress in their reading journey with this fantastic set of 18 original stories. From a birthday surprise to a book come to life, an animal food mix up to a tale told by a cheeky pet dog, there is a wide range of subject to help ignite a child's passion for reading. These short, highly accessible stories are perfect for children of five and upwards, or those reading book band green at school.Titles included:Reading Champion: Finn and the Dentist: Independent Reading Green 5Reading Champion: Hippo's Birthday: Independent Reading Green 5Reading Champion: Letters from Grandpa: Independent Reading Green 5Reading Champion: Poor Bear: Independent Reading Green 5Reading Champion: Poppy's Project: Independent Reading Green 5Reading Champion: Sandeep and the Dragon: Independent Reading Green 5Reading Champion: Sandy the Dog: Independent Reading Green 5Reading Champion: Show and Tell: Independent Reading Green 5Reading Champion: Taj's Torch: Independent Reading Green 5Reading Champion: The Bunk Bed: Independent Reading Green 5Reading Champion: The Hen-Duck: Independent Reading Green 5Reading Champion: We Don't Eat This!: Independent Reading Green 5Reading Champion: All about Teeth: Independent Reading Green 5 Non-fictionReading Champion: Make a Cake: Independent Reading Green 5 Non-fictionReading Champion: Light and Shadow: Independent Reading Green 5 Non-fictionReading Champion: My Family Tree: Independent Reading Green 5 Non-fictionReading Champion: Lizards: Independent Reading Green 5 Non-fictionReading Champion: What Animals Eat: Independent Reading Green 5 Non-fiction
The Swimmer of Auschwitz: The Incredible True Story of the Olympic Hero Who Swam For His Life
by Renaud Leblond'Propulsive... Readers will be hooked' -Publishers WeeklyThe extraordinary story of Olympian who was imprisoned in Auschwitz and survived to tell his story.Alfred Nakache, a Jewish child from Constantine, never imagined that he would one day swim for France at the Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936, nor than he would achieve a world record, as he did in 1941. As a child he was petrified of the water and yet, somehow, through sheer willpower and determination, he rose to become one of the very best swimmers in the world. That was until 1943, when he was banned from the pool - and in the same year, deported and sent to Auschwitz.Not knowing if he would ever see his wife and daughter again, Alfred battled on, through the humiliation and the pain, even defying the guards by swimming in the water reserves of Auschwitz. Somehow - miraculously - he survived, swimming every day until the end of his life.The Swimmer of Auschwitz is the unique, true story of a forgotten hero, told with remarkable power and simplicity.
Hispanic Technocracy: From Fascism to Catholic Authoritarianism in Spain, Argentina, and Chile, 1945–1991 (Cambridge Latin American Studies)
by Daniel Gunnar KresselHispanic Technocracy explores the emergence, zenith, and demise of a distinctive post-fascist school of thought that materialized as state ideology during the Cold War in three military regimes: Francisco Franco's Spain (1939–1975), Juan Carlos Onganía's Argentina (1966–1973), and Augusto Pinochet's Chile (1973–1988). In this intellectual and cultural history, Daniel Gunnar Kressel examines how Francoist Spain replaced its fascist ideology with an early neoliberal economic model. With the Catholic society Opus Dei at its helm amid its 'economic miracle' of the 1960s, it fostered a modernity that was 'European in the means' and 'Hispanic in the ends.' Kressel illuminates how a transatlantic network of ideologues championed this model in Latin America as an authoritarian state model that was better suited to their modernization process. In turn, he illustrates how Argentine and Chilean ideologues adapted the Francoist ideological toolkit to their political circumstances, thereby transcending the original model.
The Kansas Court of Industrial Relations: Interwar America's Dangerous Experiment in Social Control (Cambridge Studies in Historical Sociology)
by Ben MerrimanThe Kansas Court of Industrial Relations, founded in 1920, was the lone US trial of a labor court – a policy design used almost everywhere else in the industrialized world during the interwar period. What led Kansas to establish the KCIR when no other state did? And what were the consequences of its existence for the development of economic policy in the rest of the country? Ben Merriman explores how the KCIR's bans on strikes and lockouts, heavy criminal sanctions, and unilateral control over the material terms of economic life, resulted in America's closest practical encounter with fascism. Battered by the Supreme Court in 1923, the KCIR's failure destroyed American interest in labor courts. But the legal battles and policy divisions about the KCIR, which enjoyed powerful supporters, were an early sign of the new political and intellectual alignments that led to America's unique New Deal labor policy.
Attention to Virtues: An Affective Grammar
by Robert C. RobertsIn Attention to Virtues, Robert C. Roberts offers a view of moral philosophical inquiry reminiscent of the ancient Greek concern that philosophy improve a practitioner's life by improving her character. The book divides human virtues into three groups: virtues of caring (generosity and truthfulness, for example, are direct, while justice and the sense of duty are indirect), enkratic virtues (courage, self-control), and humility, which is in a class by itself. The virtues are individuated by their conceptual structure, which Roberts calls their 'grammar.' Well-illustrated accounts of generosity, gratitude, compassion, forgivingness, truthfulness, patience, courage, justice, and a sense of duty relate such traits to human concerns and the emotions that express them in the circumstances of life. The book provides a comprehensive account of excellent moral character, and yet treats each virtue in enough detail to bring it to life.
Courts and the Body Politic (The Hamlyn Lectures)
by Kate O'ReganOver the last half century, courts have come to play increasingly important roles in democracies. That role is studied by historians, political scientists, constitutional lawyers and political theorists, but it is also important to all who are concerned about the practice and future of democracy. This book explores why it is that courts are playing this expanded role, as well as exploring two of the most distinctive features of the role of courts: their relationship with the executive arm of government and the role of courts in protecting fundamental rights. The book argues that the role played by courts in modern democracies varies across time and place and depends on a range of factors including constitutional text, constitutional history, and legal and political culture. This book draws on Justice O'Regan's experience as one of the first judges on South Africa's Constitutional Court, which was established shortly after the transition to democracy in 1994.
I Want Everything
by Dominic Amerena&‘A delightful literary puzzle, posed to the reader in vibrant and clear-cut prose... It's rare for a writer to be this good both at crafting a sentence and at making you want to read the next one.&’ Naoise Dolan, author of Exciting Times and The Happy Couple &‘Composed with stylistic brilliance and structural ingenuity, I Want Everything is that rare thing, a great contemporary novel... Dominic Amerena is a fantastic writer. (Seriously.)' Lauren Oyler, author of Fake Accounts and No Judgement You all know this, of course, but years and years ago, acclaimed Australian novelist Brenda Shales went missing. After two explosive, controversial books that would shape the literary canon of the country for decades to come — and that terrible legal scandal about plagiarism, of course — she was simply gone. That was, right up until a frustrated young writer sees an elderly woman swimming at his local pool in Melbourne. She looks familiar…very familiar in fact. No. It couldn&’t be. Stunned, he returns home to confirm the impossible truth; it&’s Brenda Shales, now in her old age and stranded in a retirement home. He&’s determined to pursue her, to discover what happened to her all those years ago, and to possibly fulfil his dreams of literary stardom through a tell-all biography. But when he finds her, a case of mistaken identity and Brenda&’s own terrible secrets begin to derail his ambitions, and ultimately, his entire life. From brilliant debut novelist Dominic Amerena, I Want Everything is a wickedly sharp story of desire and deception, authorship and authenticity, and the devastating costs of creative ambition.
Faeries, Sprites & Malevolent Spirits: An anthology of classic poetry & stories
by Aurora ThorneStep into the enchanting realm of Faeries Sprites & Malevolent Spirits, where the exquisite beauty and treacherous allure of the unseelie court come to life through classic poetry.This captivating collection immerses you in the ethereal world of fairies, where enchantress lyrics and the longings of otherworldly lovers are woven together in verses that shimmer with magic and mystery. Each poem is a spell, cast in words that evoke the haunting perfume of desire and the dark allure of fae mischief.Within these pages, you'll find timeless works such as William Wordsworth's The Faery Chasm, Maurice Hewlett's The Lore of Proserpine and Christina Rossetti's Goblin Market. These poems, along with selection from William Shakespeare, and Alfred Lord Tennyson, blur the boundaries between reality and fantasy, drawing you into a landscape where the whispers of the unseelie court beckon you into their macabre dance.Faeries Sprites & Malevolent Spirits is a must-have for those entranced by the mystical, the magical, and the malevolent forces that dwell in the shadows of the faerie realm.