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Welcome to Chinese Character Test Puzzles for Beginners-a lively, hands-on book designed to make learning Chinese characters an absolute blast for kids! Instead of boring drills, we've packed every page with puzzles that turn Mandarin practice into a game. Imagine your child giggling as they match ¿ (rì, "sun") with ¿ (yuè, "moon") or racing to pair ¿ (dà, "big") with ¿ (xi¿o, "small"). These interactive challenges don't just teach characters-they boost memory, focus, and problem-solving skills too!What makes this book special? It grows with your child. Starting with simple words like ¿ (rén, "person"), we gradually introduce more complex characters from all HSK levels, ensuring steady progress without overwhelm. Each puzzle is crafted to feel like a mini-adventure, whether it's solving riddles, completing matching games, or earning stickers for milestones. Plus, vibrant illustrations and clear instructions keep kids engaged and motivated from start to finish.Perfect for all age groups, this book proves that learning Mandarin can be as fun as playtime. So grab a pencil, and let's turn those "aha!" moments into confidence-building victories!

Welcome to Chinese Character Test Puzzles for Beginners-a lively, hands-on book designed to make learning Chinese characters an absolute blast for kids! Instead of boring drills, we've packed every page with puzzles that turn Mandarin practice into a game. Imagine your child giggling as they match ¿ (rì, "sun") with ¿ (yuè, "moon") or racing to pair ¿ (dà, "big") with ¿ (xi¿o, "small"). These interactive challenges don't just teach characters-they boost memory, focus, and problem-solving skills too!What makes this book special? It grows with your child. Starting with simple words like ¿ (rén, "person"), we gradually introduce more complex characters from all HSK levels, ensuring steady progress without overwhelm. Each puzzle is crafted to feel like a mini-adventure, whether it's solving riddles, completing matching games, or earning stickers for milestones. Plus, vibrant illustrations and clear instructions keep kids engaged and motivated from start to finish.Perfect for all age groups, this book proves that learning Mandarin can be as fun as playtime. So grab a pencil, and let's turn those "aha!" moments into confidence-building victories!

How human behavior brought our world to the brink, and how human behavior can save us. The world is a mess. Our dire predicament, from collapsing social structures to the climate crisis, has been millennia in the making and can be traced back to the erroneous belief that the earth's resources are infinite. The key to change, says Don Norman, is human behavior, covered in the book's three major themes: meaning, sustainability, and humanity-centeredness. Emphasize quality of life, not monetary rewards; restructure how we live to better protect the environment; and focus on all of humanity. Design for a Better World presents an eye-opening diagnosis of where we've gone wrong and a clear prescription for making things better. Norman proposes a new way of thinking, one that recognizes our place in a complex global system where even simple behaviors affect the entire world. He identifies the economic metrics that contribute to the harmful effects of commerce and manufacturing and proposes a recalibration of what we consider important in life. His experience as both a scientist and business executive gives him the perspective to show how to make these changes while maintaining a thriving economy. Let the change begin with this book before it's too late.

** THE ONLY GUT-HEALTH COOKBOOK YOU NEED FROM THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FOOD FOR LIFE** **As seen on Channel 4's What Not to Eat** 'A book full of fantastic recipes and ideas.' Yotam Ottolenghi 'Packed with food you will love - and that your microbes will, too' Dr Clare Bailey Mosley 'Flavours and recipes you'll want to eat every day' Melissa Hemsley 'Delicious and astonishingly, life-changingly, simple' Davina McCall 'Tim's principles for eating well are totally transformative' Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall In: 30 plants a week. Out: Calorie counting. In: Fermenting. Out: Ultra-processed foods. But, how? The Food For Life Cookbook takes the ground-breaking guidance in Tim Spector's #1 bestselling guide to the new science of eating well and, in over 100 delicious and achievable recipes created in collaboration with ZOE, the nutrition science company that he co-founded, shows just how simple and enjoyable it can be to adapt to a gut-friendly way of eating. Shaped by Tim's own experience of transforming the way he eats, as well as common requests from readers and ZOE members, chapters include 15-minute meals, ideas for eating well when the fridge looks bare, and generous feasts and sweet treats for special moments with friends. Packed with plant-led inspiration for delicious meals to feed you, your family and your microbiome, as well as tips for increasing plant diversity and science-based explanations for the nutritional benefits of the ingredients and recipes included, The Food For Life Cookbook is a must-have for every gut-loving home and kitchen. Cook for life. Join the food revolution. PRAISE FOR FOOD FOR LIFE: 'A fresh look at food' JAMIE OLIVER 'Fascinating' NIGELLA LAWSON 'No fads, no nonsense, just practical, science-based advice on how to eat well' Daily Mail, Books of the Year Tim Spector, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, February 2024

In this mind-blowing follow-up to the bestselling Information is Beautiful, the king of infographics David McCandless uses spectacular visuals to reveal unexpected insights into how the world really works. We are living in the Information Age, in which we are constantly bombarded with data - on television, in print and online. How can we relate to this mind-numbing overload? Enter David McCandless and his amazing infographics: simple, elegant ways to understand information too complex or abstract to grasp any way but visually. In his unique signature style, he creates dazzling displays that blend facts with their connections, contexts and relationships, making information meaningful, entertaining - and beautiful. Taking infographics to the next level, his new book Knowledge is Beautiful is an endlessly fascinating spin through the world of visualized data, which offers a deeper, more wide-ranging look at the world and its history. Covering everything from dog breeds and movie plots to the origins of life and a timeline of the far future, this stunning book is guaranteed to enrich your understanding of the world.

One word. Unlimited consequences. The book that inspired the major film starring Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel 'I, Danny Wallace, being of sound mind and body, do hereby write this manifesto for my life. I swear I will be more open to opportunity. I swear I will live my life taking every available chance. I will say Yes to every favour, request, suggestion and invitation. I WILL SWEAR TO SAY YES WHERE ONCE I WOULD SAY NO. ' Danny Wallace had been staying in. Far too much. Having been dumped by his girlfriend, he really wasn't doing the young, free and single thing very well. Instead he was avoiding people. Texting them instead of calling them. Calling them instead of meeting them. That is until one fateful date when a mystery man on a late-night bus told him to 'say yes more'. These three simple words changed Danny's life forever. Yes Man is the story of what happened when Danny decided to say YES to everything, in order to make his life more interesting. And boy, did it get more interesting.

OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD * #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER * WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER Improve all areas of your health from your sleep, cravings, mood, energy, skin, weight, and even slow down aging, with “simple and accessible science-based hacks” (Michael Mosley, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Diet) to manage your glucose levels while still eating the foods you love. Glucose, or blood sugar, is a tiny molecule in our body that has a huge impact on our health. It enters our bloodstream through the starchy or sweet foods we eat. Ninety percent of us suffer from too much glucose in our system—and most of us don’t know it. The symptoms? Cravings, fatigue, infertility, hormonal issues, acne, wrinkles. And over time, the development of conditions like type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome, cancer, dementia, and heart disease. Drawing on cutting-edge science and her own pioneering research, biochemist Jessie Inchauspé offers ten simple, surprising hacks to help you balance your glucose levels and reverse your symptoms—without going on a diet or giving up the foods you love. For example: -What small change to your breakfast will unlock energy and cut your cravings -How eating foods in the right order will make you lose weight effortlessly -What secret ingredient will allow you to eat dessert and still go into fat-burning mode Both entertaining, informative, and packed with the latest scientific data, this book presents a new way to think about better health. Full of tips that can drastically and immediately improve your life, whatever your dietary preferences, Glucose Revolution is “the best practical guide for managing glucose to maximize health and longevity” (David Sinclair, PhD, New York Times bestselling author).

A high-octane, tautly-written dark romance with an unforgettable twist that will leave readers gasping, Pen Pal is a story of undeniable love from superstar J. T. Geissinger. Now with an original bonus chapter, this BookTok sensation is not to be missed! It all began with just one line. . . The first letter arrived the day my husband was buried. It was postmarked from the state penitentiary and contained a single sentence: I'll wait forever if I have to. It was signed by Dante, a man I didn't know. Out of simple curiosity, I wrote back to ask him what exactly he was waiting for. His reply? You. I told the mystery man he had the wrong girl. He said he didn't. I said we'd never met, but he said I was wrong. We went back and forth, exchanging letters every week that grew increasingly more intimate. Then, one day, the letters stopped. When I found out why, it was already too late. Dante was at my doorstep. And nothing on earth could have prepared me for what happened next. *Trigger Warnings: Explicit language, graphic sex/power play dynamics, detailed descriptions of death and grief, miscarriage, domestic violence, mental illness

From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a provocative look into the ways we can positively impact the world by changing our eating habits. "One of those rare, truly great books that can change the world." —John Robbins, author of The Food Revolution The renowned scientist who fundamentally changed the way we view primates and our relationship with the animal kingdom now turns her attention to an incredibly important and deeply personal issue—taking a stand for a more sustainable world. In Harvest for Hope, Jane Goodall sounds a clarion call to Western society, urging us to take a hard look at the food we produce and consume—and showing us how easy it is to create positive change. Offering her hopeful, but stirring vision, Goodall argues that each individual can make a difference. She provides simple strategies each of us can employ to foster a sustainable society. Brilliant, empowering, and irrepressibly optimistic, Harvest for Hope is a crucial book for our age. If we follow Goodall's sound advice, we just might save ourselves before it's too late.

@00000400@@00000327@Know someone who loves food but hates spending hours in the kitchen? This book is the answer, with over 350 delicious recipes ready in less than 30 minutes.@00000133@ @00000163@@00000400@Nigel Slater presents over 350 creative, delicious and nourishing recipes and suggestions for those who'd rather spend more of their time eating than cooking. From simple snacks to dinner-party desserts, all the dishes in Nigel Slater's @00000373@Real Fast Food @00000155@can be ready to eat in 30 minutes or under.@00000163@@00000400@'Makes your stomach rumble . . . Easily my first choice for a simple, good, workable and readable cookery book' - @00000327@Nigella Lawson@00000133@@00000163@@00000400@'Not just a cookery book for gourmets and foodies, but for real people too' - @00000327@Sophie Grigson@00000133@@00000163@@00000400@'Nigel Slater offers us a decade's worth of fresh, original cookery ideas with spoonfuls of wit'@00000341@ @00000327@@00000373@Observer@00000155@@00000133@@00000163@@00000400@'Designed to appeal to people who love food but don't want to spend hours slaving away at the stove (i.e. nearly everybody in Britain)' - @00000327@@00000373@Independent on Sunday@00000155@@00000133@@00000163@@00000341@@00000400@Nigel Slater is the @00000373@Observer's @00000155@food writer, writing a month column for @00000373@Observer Food Monthly@00000155@. @00000373@Real Fast Food@00000155@ was shortlisted for the Andre Simon Award while @00000373@The 30-Minute Cook@00000155@ was nominated for both the Glenfiddich and Julia Child Awards. In 1995 he won the Glenfiddich Trophy and he has twice won the Cookery Writer of the Year Award as well as being named Media Personality of the Year in the 1996 Good Food Awards. His other bestselling books include @00000373@Real Fast Puddings@00000155@, @00000373@Real Food@00000155@, @00000373@Appetite @00000155@and @00000373@The Kitchen Diaries@00000155@.@00000163@

The inimitable style of Hendrik Willem van Loon, the renowned early-20th-century popularizer of all things historical, is at its best in this 1917 book for children. His language is more than merely simple and readable: he brings to life distant times and remote places with an enthusiasm that inspires. The Greeks "lived in a beautiful land of sunshine and temples"; the Norse sailors "dared to leave the sight of land"; Columbus "was no chance explorer who hit upon his discoveries by luck." More than just an account of discovery, it encourages the reader to set out to discover more for himself, too. Fully illustrated with the author's sketches, maps, and color illustrations. ALSO AVAILABLE FROM COSIMO CLASSICS: van Loon's The Fall of the Dutch Republic (1913), The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom (1915), The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators (1916), and Ancient Man (1920) Dutch-American author, journalist and illustrator HENDRIK WILLEM VAN LOON (1882-1944) was the first winner of the prestigious Newbery Medal for outstanding American children's book for his The Story of Mankind. Acclaimed for his ability to depict history in a lively and entertaining manner for children and adults alike, he was a popular lecturer and radio personality, equally comfortable on informational programs and celebrity quiz shows.

In his very first children's book, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate His Holiness the Dalai Lama shares stories from his own childhood, offering guidance and encouragement on how we all might bring more kindness and compassion to the world. One of today's most inspiring world leaders was once an ordinary child named Lhamo Thondup. In a small village in Tibet, his mother was his first great teacher of compassion. She taught Lhamo that it was possible to treat all others with kindness and help ease their suffering. But in today’s society, that can often be a very hard task. In everyday moments from the Dalai Lama's childhood, young readers begin to see that lessons are all around us, and that they, too, can grow to truly understand the importance of compassion toward others. With simple, powerful text, the Dalai Lama shares the universal teachings of treating one another with warmheartedness, which Bao Luu illustrates beautifully in vibrant color. In an increasingly confusing world, The Seed of Compassion offers a clear path to nurture our tendency toward loving others the way we want to be loved.

@00000400@@00000327@Know someone who loves food but hates spending hours in the kitchen? This book is the answer, with over 350 delicious recipes ready in less than 30 minutes.@00000133@ @00000163@@00000400@Nigel Slater presents over 350 creative, delicious and nourishing recipes and suggestions for those who'd rather spend more of their time eating than cooking. From simple snacks to dinner-party desserts, all the dishes in Nigel Slater's @00000373@Real Fast Food @00000155@can be ready to eat in 30 minutes or under.@00000163@@00000400@'Makes your stomach rumble . . . Easily my first choice for a simple, good, workable and readable cookery book' - @00000327@Nigella Lawson@00000133@@00000163@@00000400@'Not just a cookery book for gourmets and foodies, but for real people too' - @00000327@Sophie Grigson@00000133@@00000163@@00000400@'Nigel Slater offers us a decade's worth of fresh, original cookery ideas with spoonfuls of wit'@00000341@ @00000327@@00000373@Observer@00000155@@00000133@@00000163@@00000400@'Designed to appeal to people who love food but don't want to spend hours slaving away at the stove (i.e. nearly everybody in Britain)' - @00000327@@00000373@Independent on Sunday@00000155@@00000133@@00000163@@00000341@@00000400@Nigel Slater is the @00000373@Observer's @00000155@food writer, writing a month column for @00000373@Observer Food Monthly@00000155@. @00000373@Real Fast Food@00000155@ was shortlisted for the Andre Simon Award while @00000373@The 30-Minute Cook@00000155@ was nominated for both the Glenfiddich and Julia Child Awards. In 1995 he won the Glenfiddich Trophy and he has twice won the Cookery Writer of the Year Award as well as being named Media Personality of the Year in the 1996 Good Food Awards. His other bestselling books include @00000373@Real Fast Puddings@00000155@, @00000373@Real Food@00000155@, @00000373@Appetite @00000155@and @00000373@The Kitchen Diaries@00000155@.@00000163@

Hard-hitting divorce lawyer James J. Sexton shares his insights and wisdom to help you reverse-engineer a healthy, fulfilling romantic relationship with How to Stay in Love. "Who would have guessed that the person who gives the best advice about marriage was the guy responsible for getting you out of yours?" -Judith Newman, The New York Times Book Review With two decades on the front lines of divorce, Sexton has seen what makes formerly happy couples fall out of love and "lose the plot" of the story they were writing together. Now he reveals all of the "what-not-to-dos" for couples who want to build-and consistently work to preserve-a lasting, loving relationship. Sexton tells the unvarnished truth about love and marriage, diving straight into the most common issues that often arise from simple communication problems and relationships that develop by "default" instead of design. Though he deals constantly with the heartbreak of others, he still believes in romance and the transformative power of love. This book is his opportunity to use what he has learned from the mistakes of his clients to help individuals and couples find and preserve lasting connection. Previously published as If You're In My Office, It's Already Too Late.

Reveals the underlying story form of all great presentations that will not only create impact, but will move people to action Presentations are meant to inform, inspire, and persuade audiences. So why then do so many audiences leave feeling like they've wasted their time? All too often, presentations don't resonate with the audience and move them to transformative action. Just as the author's first book helped presenters become visual communicators, Resonate helps you make a strong connection with your audience and lead them to purposeful action. The author's approach is simple: building a presentation today is a bit like writing a documentary. Using this approach, you'll convey your content with passion, persuasion, and impact. * Author has a proven track record, including having created the slides in Al Gore's Oscar-winning An Inconvenient Truth * Focuses on content development methodologies that are not only fundamental but will move people to action * Upends the usual paradigm by making the audience the hero and the presenter the mentor * Shows how to use story techniques of conflict and resolution Presentations don't have to be boring ordeals. You can make them fun, exciting, and full of meaning. Leave your audiences energized and ready to take action with Resonate.

Welcome to Chinese Character Test Puzzles for Beginners-a lively, hands-on book designed to make learning Chinese characters an absolute blast for kids! Instead of boring drills, we've packed every page with puzzles that turn Mandarin practice into a game. Imagine your child giggling as they match ¿ (rì, "sun") with ¿ (yuè, "moon") or racing to pair ¿ (dà, "big") with ¿ (xi¿o, "small"). These interactive challenges don't just teach characters-they boost memory, focus, and problem-solving skills too!What makes this book special? It grows with your child. Starting with simple words like ¿ (rén, "person"), we gradually introduce more complex characters from all HSK levels, ensuring steady progress without overwhelm. Each puzzle is crafted to feel like a mini-adventure, whether it's solving riddles, completing matching games, or earning stickers for milestones. Plus, vibrant illustrations and clear instructions keep kids engaged and motivated from start to finish.Perfect for all age groups, this book proves that learning Mandarin can be as fun as playtime. So grab a pencil, and let's turn those "aha!" moments into confidence-building victories!

How do you solve a murder? Follow the lessons of the master—Agatha Christie! Iris and Alice find themselves in the middle of another Castle Cove mystery in the sequel to New York Times bestseller The Agathas, by powerhouse authors Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson. A PEOPLE MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF SUMMER A READ WITH JENNA JR. SELECTION Last October, Alice Ogilvie's ex-best friend, Brooke Donovan, was killed—and if it weren't for Alice's unlikely alliance with her tutor, Iris Adams, and her library of the complete works of Agatha Christie, the wrong person would almost certainly be sitting in prison for the crime. The Castle Cove police aren't exactly great at solving crimes. In fact, they're notorious for not solving crimes. Which is why, on the night of Castle Cove High's annual Sadie Hawkins dance, Alice takes the opportunity to explore Levy Castle—the site of one of Castle Cove's most infamous deaths. Mona Moody—­the classic film star—died there almost a century ago, and Alice is pretty sure the police got that invest­igation wrong, too. But before she can even think about digging deeper, she walks right into the scene of a new crime. Rebecca Kennedy, on the ground in a pool of blood. And standing over Kennedy? Another one of Alice's ex-friends—Helen Park. The Castle Cove Police Department thinks it's an open-and-shut case, but Alice and Iris are sure it can't be that simple. Park isn't a murderer—and the girls know all too well that in life, and in mysteries, things are rarely what they appear to be. To understand the present, sometimes you need to look to the past. Castle Cove is full of secrets, and Alice and Iris are about to uncover one of its biggest—and most dangerous—secrets of all.

THIS IS A PAPERBACK EDITION FOR THE EXPORT MARKET. OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD * #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER * WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER Improve all areas of your health from your sleep, cravings, mood, energy, skin, weight, and even slow down aging, with "simple and accessible science-based hacks" (Michael Mosley, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Diet) to manage your glucose levels while still eating the foods you love. Glucose, or blood sugar, is a tiny molecule in our body that has a huge impact on our health. It enters our bloodstream through the starchy or sweet foods we eat. Ninety percent of us suffer from too much glucose in our system-and most of us don't know it. The symptoms? Cravings, fatigue, infertility, hormonal issues, acne, wrinkles. And over time, the development of conditions like type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome, cancer, dementia, and heart disease. Drawing on cutting-edge science and her own pioneering research, biochemist Jessie Inchauspé offers ten simple, surprising hacks to help you balance your glucose levels and reverse your symptoms-without going on a diet or giving up the foods you love. For example: -What small change to your breakfast will unlock energy and cut your cravings -How eating foods in the right order will make you lose weight effortlessly -What secret ingredient will allow you to eat dessert and still go into fat-burning mode Both entertaining, informative, and packed with the latest scientific data, this book presents a new way to think about better health. Full of tips that can drastically and immediately improve your life, whatever your dietary preferences, Glucose Revolution is "the best practical guide for managing glucose to maximize health and longevity" (David Sinclair, PhD, New York Times bestselling author).

** A FINANCIAL TIMES & NEW STATESMAN BEST BOOK OF 2025 ** A Bill Gates Top Pick for 2025: 'One of the clearest explanations of the climate challenge I've read' 'We urgently need Hannah Ritchie' GUARDIAN 'Essential reading' RUTGER BREGMAN 'Read this book -- now' MARK LYNAS We can't afford to delay climate action, but with all the shouting and disagreement it's hard to know where to turn. In her new book, bestselling environmental star Hannah Ritchie answers 50 key climate questions once and for all, clearing the air so we can get on and fix things. With so many conflicting headlines out there, it's tough to sort fact from fiction when it comes to climate change and the solutions we need for a cleaner future. The first piece of good news is that data scientist Hannah Ritchie is here with the answers and the steps we need to take now. Using simple, clear data, she tackles questions such as, 'Is it too late?', 'Won't we run out of minerals?' and 'Are we too polarised?'. The second piece of good news: the truth is way more hopeful than you might think. We're at a critical moment for our planet, and getting the facts straight is step one. But even more crucial is feeling hopeful about what we can do next. The third piece of good news? We already have many of the solutions we need to create a more sustainable planet for future generations. Clearing the Air is your essential guide whenever you're feeling lost or overwhelmed about climate change. Dive in, get informed and be part of building a better world for everyone. PRAISE FOR NOT THE END OF THE WORLD: 'A book for anyone who finds it difficult to believe in a better future' THE TIMES 'An inspiring data-mine which gives us not only real guidance, but the most necessary ingredient of all: hope' MARGARET ATWOOD 'Unmissable' TIM SPECTOR

The million-copy bestseller, perfect for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold. What would you do if you were told you only had days left to live? And what would you give up for just one more day? Genki Kawamura's If Cats Disappeared From The World is a tender, whimsical tale of love, loss, and the quiet miracles of everyday life. A thirty-year-old postman lives a simple life, with only his cat, Cabbage, for company. But when an unexpected diagnosis turns his world upside down, he is faced with an impossible choice. The Devil appears to him, dressed in a Hawaiian shirt, and makes an offer: if he makes one thing in the world disappear, he can have an extra day of life. As the days tick by, and with Cabbage by his side, he begins a journey that might just lead him back to the people he thought he'd lost. Before it's too late . . . If Cats Disappeared from the World is a life-affirming meditation on what we leave behind - and what we hold onto until the very end. 'If you're a fan of The Guest Cat (or even just cats generally), you'll love this' - The Sunday Times

JOIN THE OBSESSION 'These might be the most beautiful books I've ever seen? Get them in an art gallery' 'The marbled paper 'Love love love this collection ' 'I must have all of them 'Our beloved classics with sprayed edges too! They are absolutely STUNNING!' A beautiful deluxe gift edition of the beloved classic of girlhood and sisterhood, with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon. The four March girls live together, as different as sisters as can be. There is sensible, romantic Meg and sweet, sunshiny Beth. There is Jo who burns with the ambition to be a writer and there is Amy who wishes for a more beautiful nose. Simple, true, and keenly resonant with life, spirit and affection, Little Women is a beloved classic for the ages. This hardback is part of VINTAGE COLLECTOR'S CLASSICS, a series of luxurious books especially crafted for collectors and fans of beautiful special editions. Sumptuous design meets the highest quality production. Discover timeless classics beautifully bound for every bookshelf.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CMI MANAGEMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2013 It's a tough job being a manager. How do you manage performance? If you come across as too directive you may get a reputation for harshness. If you are too nice you risk being known as a gullible and easily outmanoeuvred. Neither approach works. 'Employee engagement' is the magical ingredient: it makes staff genuinely committed, creating excellent work. Few organizations actually achieve it, though all say they want it. Coaching is the most reliable a way of producing it. In Manager as Coach, Jenny Rogers challenges many of the traditional assumptions about what works in management and shows you, step by step, how to be a brilliant manager and get fantastic results: Reduce your stress Develop employees' key skills Create a culture of engagement Improve bottom line results "Jenny Rogers' advice is simple, memorable, deeply pragmatic, and always focused on results. If only more managers would take it!" Tim Brooks, CEO, BMJ Group "This pragmatic book will stimulate managers to drive higher performance and get the best out of people. In such a challenging environment, this can only be good for business!" Carolyn McCall, CEO, Easy Jet "A must-read for any manager working to foster the right culture. Belief in excellence and the ability to enable people to perform at their best is fundamental for generating and sustaining high performance." Johanna Friedl-Naderer,Region Vice President, Biogen Idec "I believe this common-sense, simple approach would motivate both managers and individuals to change and empower them to improve their own performance." Michael Parr, CEO, British Arab Commercial Bank Jenny Rogers is one of the leading executive coaches in the UK with more than 20 years of experience. Her clients are typically chief executives and directors of large organizations. She writes extensively about coaching and leadership and has trained many hundreds of managers in coaching skills in the UK and internationally. Karen Whittleworth is an acclaimed trainer, coach and coach supervisor, and the founding director of Worth Consulting Ltd. Andrew Gilbert is an internationally known as a speaker, trainer and executive coach. He is the co-director of Worth Consulting Ltd.

Bunny and Red learn the value of forgiveness in this Level D book, perfect for kindergarten readers. Bunny is excited about playing with her friends in the snow. But Red the Squirrel plays too rough-he keeps pulling mean pranks, claiming "It's just a joke!" When his tricks backfire and his friends are the ones laughing, Red is upset. But instead of holding a grudge, Bunny invites him back into the group for cocoa and laughter. Compassion and empathy save the day in an easy-to-read story from Bruce Degen, the celebrated illustrator of The Magic School Bus series. . . And that's (s)no(w) joke! The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors-create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! Suitable for late kindergarten readers, Level D books feature wider vocabulary, longer sentences, and greater variety in sentence structure than Levels A, B, and C. When Level D is mastered, follow up with Level E.

It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication! Do you want to speak conversational Korean but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting Korea for a short time and want a Korean phrase book to help you communicate? If so, this Korean phrasebook for you. It's tiny 0.4 x 4.1 x 5.9 inches size makes it incredibly convenient to travel with but without losing the essential content needed for communication. This new, expanded edition contains 15% more content, fun manga-style illustrations, and additional information on which destinations, personalities and trends are hot in Korea right now! The idea of Instant Korean is simple—learn 100 words and phrases and say 1,000 things. The trick is knowing which 100 words to learn, but the author Boye Demente has solved the problem, choosing only those words you'll hear again and again. Even with a Korean language vocabulary this small, you'll be surprised how quickly you can learn Korean and how fluently you too can communicate in Korean. An English-Korean dictionary makes looking up words and phrases quick and straightforward. Here's a sample of what you'll be able to do with this Korean phrasebook: Meet people. Go shopping. Ask directions. Ride the subway. Order food and drinks. And much more. About the new edition: This revised edition has manga illustrations to give visual cues for language use in context, and useful cultural notes on what's proper in Korea—how to address someone based on the hierarchy in societal structure (age, gender and how well acquainted with the other party), how to get the attention of a wait staff in a restaurant, etc.

Follow the Colombian and Venezuelan Wayuu people's stunning geometric patterns and shapes to make ten stunning bags! Colourful, functional and fun - these striking crocheted Wayuu mochila bags have the best combination of features! Using the technique of tapestry crochet, there are ten stunning bags to make, all in excitingly bold colourways and designs, with the characteristic woven shoulder straps and drawstring cords. Some of the bags are also embellished with pompoms and tassels. Using the traditional geometric patterns and shapes of the Colombian and Venezuelan Wayuu people, each bag is unique and you can make them in your own choice of colours. There is a comprehensive techniques section at the beginning of the book to help you get to grips with tapestry crochet, and a section at the end showing you how to make the beautifully woven straps and also the drawstrings, using the Kumihimo technique. The woven straps could also easily be made on their own as trendy belts for trousers and skirts. Using very simple stitches, with easy-to-follow patterns and widely available 100% cotton yarns, these bags are too beautiful to resist - so pick up your yarn and hook and get started!

Let Rebecca Wilson, the mum behind @whatmummymakes, show you how to cook a week's worth of simple, healthy and delicious meals to wean your baby while feeding the rest of the family, too. Rebecca's recipes are fresh, accessible, nutritious and, most importantly, made with the whole family in mind - which marks this book out from others in the field. Her philosophy is that parents can wean their babies by eating alongside them, adapting grown-up food for little ones - and this book is the perfect tool to help you plan fantastic meals for the whole household. There's a checklist of the first 100 foods to tempt your baby with, and 28 healthy recipes organised by mealtimes, which will have even the fussiest older siblings asking for seconds. Apart from the numerous joys and benefits of sharing family meals, Rebecca's vision offers the perfect chance for adults to rethink how they eat, too. Rather than putting baby first and opting for fast, unhealthy options for themselves, every parent is encouraged to share in nutritious and delicious meals as they introduce their little ones to new foods for the first time. Use the meal planner like a record book, not just for baby but for the whole family, including older children. There's space to fill in everyone's names and favourite meals. The book also includes sections for you to come up with your own recipes, make notes, and organise shopping lists stress-free. Follow the What Mummy Makes method and you'll find weaning can be a breeze for the whole family.

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