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The Snail is Slow but Never Late: Meditations on Finding Joy in the Present Moment
by Jung-mokTHE KOREAN BESTSELLER'On a human scale, the snail's speed is ridiculously slow, but on a world scale, it's just perfect.'In this comforting and calming book, Korean Buddhist nun Jung-mok teaches us how to slow down and free ourselves from the stress of our busy modern lives.Through stories rooted in the natural world and Buddhist philosophy, Jung-mok shares her kind wisdom and simple practices to help us live a happy life. This book will open your eyes to the beauty that surrounds you and allow you to find peace and stillness from within.Illustrated with charming pen and ink drawings throughout, this beautiful little book is a soothing balm for the soul.
Clay: Easy air-dry clay projects to make at home
by Sarah ReevesCreate beautiful clay pieces for your home using minimal materials.Have you always wanted to try your hand at pottery? With air-dry clay, you can learn how to create gorgeous items without the need for a kiln or expensive equipment. All you need is clay, a few tools and your imagination.Author and artist Sarah Reeves will guide you through everything you need to know to learn this fun and therapeutic craft. Discover 20 step-by-step projects suitable for all levels, along with an introduction to the core techniques and materials, and tips and tricks to finesse your projects.Projects include:- Photo holder- Textured coasters- Hanging plant pot- Incense stick holder- Bud vase- Fluted trinket bowl- Bookends- Moon phases buntingAnd many more...
Aled’s Book of Blessings for 2026
by Aled JonesDrawing on spiritual wisdom across the ages, from ancient times to the modern day, as well as across diverse cultures, Aled has compiled this Book of Blessings to ground and inspire you each day in 2026 - celebrating special events, anniversaries and fun facts that this year brings.With Aled's friendly stories, anecdotes and unique insight into classical music, he introduces a composer and classical work to inspire us for each month of the year.Charming line drawing illustrations decorate the page and journaling space allows the reader to respond to what they are reading by either making notes or with a drawing of their own.A book that's perfect as a gift for mum or dad, it is perfect to dip in and out of during the year and will be a favourite treasure trove of wisdom for all who love watching Aled on BBC TV or listen to his inspiring show on Classic FM.
Love in a Time of Politics: A Memoir of Facing Loss and Finding Hope
by Katherine Zappone'Wise, moving, deeply honest.' MARY McALEESE'Tender, funny, humane - a memoir of the courage it takes to lead change.' EMILIE PINE'This is a love story that changed our country forever.' ALI HEWSONDuring her second year as an Irish government minister, Katherine Zappone's world was upended when her beloved wife, Ann Louise Gilligan, suffered a catastrophic brain haemorrhage. Their partnership had guided landmark Irish battles for marriage equality and reform of Ireland's constitutional ban on abortion. But their greatest challenge now lay before them.As Ann Louise fought for survival, Katherine was embroiled in the cut and thrust of modern Irish politics - including seeking justice for the forgotten children of Tuam, putting her at the heart of Ireland's reckoning with its past. All the while, she faced the quiet devastation of impending loss and, later, the grief that followed. Then, in 2021, came political controversy that would shake her to the core.Love in a Time of Politics is a story of enduring love between two trailblazing women, as well as a rare insider's account of political life in Ireland during a time of seismic social change. With honesty, warmth and wisdom, it reveals how compassion can shape policy, and how conviction can sustain even the most broken heart.
Lush!: My Story - From Swansea to Stacey and Everything in Between
by Joanna PageTHE HEARTFELT AND HILARIOUSLY FUNNY AUTOBIOGRAPHY FROM STAR OF STAGE AND SCREEN, JOANNE PAGE, INCLUDING HER LIFE BEHIND THE SCENES OF GAVIN & STACEY.From the small village of Treboeth on the outskirts of Swansea to the sets of some of the all-time greatest movies and TV shows - like Love Actually and Gavin & Stacey - Joanna Page's journey to stardom has been extraordinary.In this funny, candid and endlessly surprising memoir, Joanna shares her story in full for the first time. Inside, Joanna looks back at her early life growing up on the glorious Welsh coastline - a life (not unlike Stacey's) filled with family and friendly neighbours - to the sudden shock of moving to London at 18 (totally alone) to take her place at RADA, one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the world. Before taking readers behind the scenes of her most iconic roles and introducing them to a colourful cast including Ruth Jones, James Corden, Richard E. Grant, Johnny Depp, Liam Neeson and Emma Thompson.Whether she's navigating early awkward auditions, chasing her big break, getting used to life on set with comedic consequences, falling in love, or discovering the magic and madness of motherhood, Joanna speaks openly about what it really takes to make it in the acting world while staying true to yourself.An unforgettable read that makes you laugh and cry, Lush! is a celebration of finding your voice, holding your ground and learning to laugh at the messiest, most beautiful moments life has to offer.
My Parent the Peacock: Discovery and Recovery from Narcissistic Parenting
by Kathleen SaxtonThe scars inflicted on childhood by a parent with narcissistic tendencies are lasting - but they don't have to define your future. My Parent the Peacock is a compassionate, insightful and clear-eyed guide to recovery that validates your lived experience while offering practical steps towards healing and freedom. Demythologising some of the ideas around narcissistic behaviours, acclaimed therapist Kathleen Saxton starts by explaining what narcissism is, and isn't, and why it seems to be on the increase. She offers you support to understand how having a narcissistic parent can impact your early development, and how family constellations are shaped in such households (were you the Golden Child, or the Scapegoated Child?). Pulling everything together into practical and healing strategies for moving forward, the book also covers:* validation and self-care* setting boundaries and expectations* Listening to your own voice* Breaking the generational patternsYou can escape generational trauma and find freedom; take the first steps today for a healthier, happier future.
Rise of the Villans: Inside Unai Emery's Aston Villa Revolution
by Guillem BalagueFeaturing exclusive interviews with Unai Emery, Monchi, Morgan Rogers and more, this is the behind-the-scenes account of Unai Emery's Aston Villa revolution, from the award-winning bestseller Guillem Balagué. In October 2022, Unai Emery was appointed manager of Aston Villa. Despite being one of England's most historic clubs, Emery was taking charge of a team in turmoil and hovering above the relegation zone in the Premier League. But in his very first match, Villa produced a statement victory, deftly beating Manchester United 3-1 at Villa Park. It was a sign of things to come; in his first full season in charge, Emery would lead the club to a top four finish - qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in over four decades.Guillem Balagué has had unparalleled access to Unai Emery, his backroom staff and the Villa squad ever since the Spaniard was appointed manager in 2022. From growing up in the Basque region to becoming one of the most exciting coaches today, Rise of the Villans reveals the inner workings of Emery's psyche. Guillem takes readers inside Bodymoor Heath to show how Unai has transformed Villa into an exciting side renowned for their direct passing, high energy and devastating counter attacks. At the core of the book are Villa's passionate fans, who outline why they believe club and manager are the perfect match. With the Holte End roaring into life as Villa Park welcomed the return of European football's most prestigious club competition, it was clear for all to see: Unai Emery had awoken the sleeping giant.
An Inconvenience of Penguins: Epic voyages in pursuit of the world's most beloved bird
by Jamie Lafferty'Jamie Lafferty embarks on an epic quest - in which the journey is at least as entertaining as the end result' - Stephen Moss, author of Ten Birds That Changed the World'Highly entertaining and gloriously obsessional' - Philip Hoare, author of Leviathan'A wise, rude, hilarious and oddly moving account' - Ed Caesar, author of The Moth and the Mountain~ ~ ~The problem started, as problems often do, with a penguin.From Kings and Emperors to Macaronis and Rockhoppers, penguins are one of the most immediately recognisable animals on Earth. Yet for all that familiarity, what do we really know about them? An Inconvenience of Penguins follows award-winning travel writer Jamie Lafferty as he visits all 18 species in a bid to understand the birds and their extraordinarily varied habitats a little better. On voyages to some of the world's most inaccessible and challenging landscapes, he recounts the history of our unique relationship with the world's most popular bird, telling stories of the penguins, but also the people and places around them.From getting stranded in the Galapagos to marching through African guano fields, and leading photography groups in the Antarctic to taking psychedelics on the Falklands, this is a birding quest like no other. Along the way Lafferty relives the experiences of early polar explorers, for who penguins were perplexing mysteries, welcome companions and even occasional meals, and meets the modern penguin lovers trying to save their fragile environments.Featuring cameos from a wide cast of characters including Ernest Shackleton, Charles Darwin, and Sir Francis Drake, as well as beautiful photographs of each penguin species, An Inconvenience of Penguins is part-love letter to and part-biography of these remarkable creatures.
Aled’s Book of Blessings for 2026
by Aled JonesDrawing on spiritual wisdom across the ages, from ancient times to the modern day, as well as across diverse cultures, Aled has compiled this Book of Blessings to ground and inspire you each day in 2026 - celebrating special events, anniversaries and fun facts that this year brings.With Aled's friendly stories, anecdotes and unique insight into classical music, he introduces a composer and classical work to inspire us for each month of the year.Charming line drawing illustrations decorate the page and journaling space allows the reader to respond to what they are reading by either making notes or with a drawing of their own.A book that's perfect as a gift for mum or dad, it is perfect to dip in and out of during the year and will be a favourite treasure trove of wisdom for all who love watching Aled on BBC TV or listen to his inspiring show on Classic FM.
Meet the Moods: How to understand your feelings
by Agatha MorseHave you met the Moods?There's Happy who has the biggest SMILE. And Grumpy whose frown will most definitely NOT turn upside down. There's Worry who thinks and thinks and THINKS. And Excited who just can't sit still.But how do you tell the difference between Happy and Excited or Grumpy and Sadness? And how can you make Worry go away?With laugh-out-loud character profiles, Meet the Moods introduces children to different moods, including what they feel like and how they might make you behave. It's the perfect picture book to get little ones talking about BIG feelings.
Werelock and Scratch: A puzzle solving, interactive, werewolf detective adventure (Werelock and Scratch #1)
by K.R. ThompsonCalling all mystery fans: The Werelock and Scratch Detective Agency needs you!Can you help Werelock - the world's greatest (and only) werewolf detective - and his raven assistant, Scratch, solve the case before it's too late?'A brilliantly fun puzzle-filled mystery!' - Andy Shepherd, author of The Boy Who Grew Dragons When someone steals the ashes of Gothica City's vampire mayor, Werelock's mother is wrongly accused. Desperate to prove her innocence and bring the mayor back to unlife, Werelock and Scratch are launched into the ultimate treasure hunt.All clues point to the mayor's long-hidden, dangerous mind-controlling potions. Our daring duo, along with you, dear reader, must race to find the potions before they fall into the wrong hands.Will Werelock and Scratch succeed, or will they fall into a villain's mind-control trap?With puzzles, clues and riddles to work out, this hilarious, highly illustrated, inventive mystery needs the reader's help to crack the case!
The Home Bird: Creating joyful interiors where old meets new
by Elle Hervin'A must-have... at once visually breathtaking and inspiring' Paula Sutton @hillhousevintageDiscover the positive power of 'dopamine décor'.Achieve your dream home with this 7-step formula from Elle Hervin. Find inspirational colour palettes, learn how to transform ordinary corners into extraordinary spaces; marry old and new (while keeping things practical).The Home Bird invites readers into Elle's home, loved by more than one million followers on her Instagram @elle_the_home_bird and offers an intriguing tour of nine other beautiful and individual homes that embody the modern vintage look.
The Secret Lives of Stones: Fascinating stories of gemstones, rocks and minerals
by Hettie JudahUnearth the secret lives of stones in this dazzling cabinet of curiosities exploring the fascinating stories of 25 spectacular rocks and gems.Delve into a world of gemstones, rocks and minerals to discover the golden amber that once dripped as liquid resin in prehistoric forests, capturing ancient creatures for eternity. Find out how deep-blue lapis lazuli has been prized for thousands of years and used to make a rare paint pigment by artists during the Renaissance and discover the amazing magnetic properties of lodestone and how this helped Chinese sailors navigate the oceans over 2,000 years ago.Covering geology, history, myth and folklore, renowned art-critic Hettie Judah brings the stories of stones to life, with beautiful illustrations by award-winning artist Jennifer N R Smith. All stones have a story to tell - - stories that can teach us about the history of the planet and our own human past.
Wrapped Up at the Vintage Dress Shop: Curl up with this uplifting, cozy and hilarious winter read for 2025 (A Vintage Dress Shop Romance)
by Annie Darling'This cozy, heartwarming story is the literary equivalent of your favorite festive sweater - snug, sparkling, and just what you need for a feel-good escape' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A beautifully written story with twists and turns that makes for a book difficult to put down. A real page turner' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ❄️ 🧵Falling in love is never seamless...🧵❄️ Phoebe Baker has two passions in life: vintage dresses, and her French Bulldog, Coco Chanel. As the fierce and sassy manager of The Vintage Dress Shop, it's not only her job, but her calling to make sure everyone leaves her shop with their dream outfit. She doesn't need anyone or anything when she's in her frock heaven.When an incident between Phoebe and a customer goes viral and risks damaging the reputation of the shop, Phoebe's job is suddenly on the line.But Phoebe risks losing more than just her beloved shop; there's also Freddy, the shop's business advisor, who's had enough of being second best to a bunch of second-hand dresses.As Christmas approaches, can Phoebe stitch everything back together again, and open up her heart? ❄️☕ Grab a blanket and cup of hot cocoa, and curl up with Wrapped Up at The Vintage Dress Shop, a delightfully cozy and uplifting romance, perfect for fans of Debbie Johnson and Cressida McLaughlin ☕ ❄️ EVERYONE ADORES ANNIE DARLING:'The sweetest, most delicious book . . . Such a gorgeous love story' Marian Keyes'A great holiday read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The most uplifting, sumptuously indulgent, romantic joy of a book . . . It tugged all my heartstrings and held me captive until the last, perfect page' Cressida McLaughlin'Delicious storytelling' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Love everything Annie Darling writes' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely gorgeous, swoon worthy romance' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Reading Champion: Red Band 2
by Jackie WalterBrand new readers based on the wonderful world of Enid Blyton's The Wishing-Chair, especially written for children beginning to read. Each story is accompanied by colourful illustrations to engage the young reader and support the text.In this story, the Wishing-Chair whisks Mollie, Peter and Binky off to world full of sweets. Binky tells the children not too eat or drink too much, but they do not listen!Reading Champion is an independent reading programme carefully levelled to match book bands widely used in schools. This book is suitable for readers aged 4+ and has been levelled at book band Red 2.
The Mice of Mushroom Forest
by Zanna GoldhawkDeep within the darkness of Mushroom Forest, Fox's towering shadow sends the small creatures scurrying away in fear. All except for Inky Mouse, who is brave and curious, and longs to explore the world beyond her burrow.But can Inky convince her sisters to take courage and experience the wonders of the woods for themselves?With breathtaking artwork from Zanna Goldhawk, this atmospheric picture book will charm and delight readers of every age.
Rise of the Villans: Inside Unai Emery's Aston Villa Revolution
by Guillem BalagueFeaturing exclusive interviews with Unai Emery, Monchi, Morgan Rogers and more, this is the behind-the-scenes account of Unai Emery's Aston Villa revolution, from the award-winning bestseller Guillem Balagué. In October 2022, Unai Emery was appointed manager of Aston Villa. Despite being one of England's most historic clubs, Emery was taking charge of a team in turmoil and hovering above the relegation zone in the Premier League. But in his very first match, Villa produced a statement victory, deftly beating Manchester United 3-1 at Villa Park. It was a sign of things to come; in his first full season in charge, Emery would lead the club to a top four finish - qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in over four decades.Guillem Balagué has had unparalleled access to Unai Emery, his backroom staff and the Villa squad ever since the Spaniard was appointed manager in 2022. From growing up in the Basque region to becoming one of the most exciting coaches today, Rise of the Villans reveals the inner workings of Emery's psyche. Guillem takes readers inside Bodymoor Heath to show how Unai has transformed Villa into an exciting side renowned for their direct passing, high energy and devastating counter attacks. At the core of the book are Villa's passionate fans, who outline why they believe club and manager are the perfect match. With the Holte End roaring into life as Villa Park welcomed the return of European football's most prestigious club competition, it was clear for all to see: Unai Emery had awoken the sleeping giant.
Femonomics: What Data Tells Us About Women's Lives and How to Get the Most Out of Yours
by Corinne Low*This book is published in the USA with the title HAVING IT ALL*'Life-changing... I feel like I've entered a whole new, streamlined era. Looking at life through a Femonomics lens is that rare thing - a genuinely empowering endeavour.' LUCY MANGAN'This is a book for evey woman. Optimistic and hopeful.' PHILIPPA GREGORY'A passionate, provocative case for change.' ADAM GRANTIT'S NOT IN YOUR HEAD. IT'S IN THE DATA.To be a woman today is to be overwhelmed from every angle. The data proves that the odds are still stacked against us - biologically, culturally, economically. But that same data can empower us to make choices that will reclaim our time, energy and help us find joy.In Femonomics, economist Corinne Low explodes the myths about what makes women successful and happy such as:- What if flexible working isn't the answer, and we actually need more boundaries?- What if the gender happiness gap was as important as the gender pay gap? - What if you had the power to prioritise things you actually value, rather than the things that other people value?- What if being more 'successful' actually meant putting family before work?Femonomics gives you the tools to design the life you want. It will teach you how to turn your time into money, how to work out what you value, how to invest in the right partner, how to plan your career at every stage, how to organise your family life - and ultimately how to make the world work for you.
Teaching Undergraduate Science: A Guide to Overcoming Obstacles to Student Learning
by Linda C. HodgesTeaching Undergraduate Science: A Guide to Overcoming Obstacles to Student Learning offers college and university instructors evidence-based strategies to help students learn those specific skills and habits of mind necessary for succeeding in STEM fields.Updated and expanded from the first edition, this text elaborates on critical factors in cultivating student success, including how to engender a sense of belonging and agency in STEM, engage students in their learning, and foster deliberate practice. Hodges provides frank guidance on the relative effort and outcomes for each strategy, allowing instructors to choose techniques best suited to their aims and contexts. While focusing primarily on face-to-face classes, this resource also addresses how to work between online resources and physical spaces. Hodges’ years of experience working as and with STEM faculty provides a personal connection to the research shared, producing an accessible, practical, and enjoyable read.
Asymmetry and Markedness Theory I: Affirmation and Negation (Chinese Linguistics)
by Shen JiaxuanThis first volume explores asymmetry in language by examining how affirmative and negative constructions reveal markedness phenomena.Building on the focus of the larger set, this volume first introduces the theoretical framework and key concepts of markedness theory and then applies them to affirmation-negation dynamics. It discusses unmarked versus marked negation, polarity words, and the gradual weakening of affirmative-negative contrasts, showing how these patterns reflect deeper connections between language, cognition, and semantics.This volume will benefit linguists, language educators, and researchers interested in language structure and function, particularly in Chinese linguistics, markedness theory, and cross-linguistic inquiry.
Muslim Writing, Writing Muslimness in Europe: Transcultural Perspectives (Literary Criticism and Cultural Theory)
by Carmen Zamorano Llena Billy Gray Carolina León Vegas Carles Magrinyà BadiellaThroughout the first two decades of the twenty-first century, the so-called Muslim question has intermittently, though persistently, taken centre stage in Western media and political discourses. In terms of culture within the European context, there is also a substantial body of literature that has engaged with Western anxieties projected onto the Muslim "Other" and, in particular, the Muslim migrant "Other". Literary criticism of Muslim writing and writing about Muslims in Europe has often highlighted the need to offer a more nuanced articulation of Muslim identity that contributes to challenging such othering practices.Critical studies on Muslim writing produced over the last two decades have predominantly focused on contemporary literature, and the novel in particular, and they have often centred on specific linguistic and national frameworks. This collection of essays adds complexity to existing analyses of contemporary Muslim writing and writing about Muslims and Islam in the European context by emphasizing the comparative perspective of writings produced in different epochs and different linguistic and cultural contexts. Drawing on transcultural and world literature perspectives, Muslim writing is redefined so as to incorporate genres other than the novel and critical approaches that expand on disciplinary redefinitions of literature and literary studies.The thematic focus and the rigorous in-depth analysis of the different case studies will make this collection relevant to students and academics within the fields of literary and cultural studies, sociology and anthropology, as well as to those in European studies and global studies.
Writing a Legal, Robust and Useful IEP: The Foundation of an Effective Special Education Program (Evidence-Based Instruction in Special Education)
by Annmarie Urso Dee BerlinghoffThis text provides teachers and administrators with an understanding of the legal requirements of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) under law, including clarifications of how much benefit an IEP must provide based on the recent United States Supreme Court’s 2017 Endrew F. decision on the meaning of a free appropriate public education (FAPE). The book uses a case study and scenario format to clarify these legal constructs. Step-by-step, the component requirements of the IEP will be explained, and checklists of considerations, references, and exemplars will be provided for each section. Preservice and in-service teachers and administrators will find this book a useful guide and reference for the development of IEPs.
Sacred Drugs: How Psychoactive Substances Mix with Religious Life
by Gary LadermanSacred Drugs explores the numerous ways in which psychoactive substances, from alcohol to psilocybin, cannabis to pharmaceuticals, and coffee to tobacco, intersect with religious life. This cutting-edge volume acknowledges the ubiquity of drug use in American society and that, in fact, being drugged with an altered state of consciousness is a common feature of American life today, as it has been throughout human history and across global ancient cultures. Its focus is on the undeniable and pervasive evidence that drugs are often consumed for religious purposes.Sacred Drugs touches on the presence of drugs in a number of religious traditions, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam. It also delves into the religious textures, sensibilities, and histories of psychoactive agents, sometimes intersecting with these traditions, sometimes with Indigenous cultures around the world, and sometimes not directly related to any particular religion, but instead related to more basic existential religious concerns: a mortal body that suffers, ages, and dies, but also yearns for transcendence, healing, and ecstasy; or the desire to uncover and live true to one's identity, as well as to find energizing communities that bind individuals together; or how to counter chaos, meaninglessness, and disorder. This controversial book will be the go-to volume for readers interested in the complex relationship between religious life and psychoactive substances.
Advanced AI and Data Science Applications (Advances in Computational Collective Intelligence)
by Ranjit Singh Sarban Singh D. Sivabalaselvamani G. RevathyAdvanced AI and Data Science Applications explores how the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science are transforming diverse domains. The book blends theory and practice to serve as a roadmap to help readers understand how these cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing practices across various fields. By providing a mix of theoretical insights and practical implementations, the book offers a holistic understanding of advanced AI and data science applications. Highlights of the book include: Metaheuristic optimization techniques for solving complex AI model training challenges The impact of AI and data science on urban development Implementing AI for enhanced cybersecurity in industrial control systems A comparative study of traditional and AI-based methods for English speech recognition Temporal dependency modeling in real-time data streams using a deep learning model Predictive analytics for financial fraud detection and risk management Data science in manufacturing for cost reduction and efficiency AI-driven agricultural analytics Featuring such advanced modeling techniques as predictive modeling, simulation, and optimization algorithms, the book presents innovative solutions that emphasize benefits and practicality. With its emphasis on interdisciplinary applications, it showcases successful projects that underscore the synergy between AI and data science domains, empowering readers to harness the power of innovation for enhanced problem-solving and efficiency in interdisciplinary realms.
Scientific Methodology in Nineteenth Century Britain: Volume III: Quantifying Life: Statistical, Social and Human Sciences (Nineteenth-Century Science, Technology and Medicine: Sources and Documents)
by Charles H. PenceThis collection of primary sources examines scientific methodology in Britain during the long nineteenth century. The nineteenth century played host to the development, for the first time, of statistical and probabilistic methods across the biological, human, and social sciences. A new kind of quantified, statistical social science came into being. Such innovations were quickly marshaled for use in the life sciences, from evolution to agriculture to eugenics. This title will be of great interest to students of the history of philosophy and the history of science.