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Seven Summers Later: The new emotional and unforgettable second-chance romance
by Laila Rafi'A heartfelt story of love, second chances and learning to believe in yourself again' Cressida McLaughlin'Will make your heart sigh with happiness' Carrie Elks'An absolute knock-out. I can't recommend it enough!' Aamna Qureshi1. Be professional2. Do not talk about the past3. Do not fall in love all over again...When Safiya's life implodes in front of her she knows she only has one option: bury her pride and reach out to her family for help. It's her last chance for a fresh start or a job at the very least.Murad has buried his head in his career and building a name for himself. It's finally working...until he's asked to renovate a crumbling villa in Italy with the woman who broke his heart all those years ago.With the project on the line, Safiya and Murad come up with some simple rules to keep it professional. But when old feelings resurface, the two begin to wonder if some rules are worth breaking...
Peggy & Stu Hear Something Strange: Book 3 (Tangletree Mysteries #3)
by Steve Roberts Joel StewartJoin Peggy the dog and her faithful sidekick, Stew the shrew, as they go on TWO brilliant adventures in Tangletree! This colourfully illustrated comic series is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly.Peggy the dog has a secret... every day, during her walk in the park, she scampers into Tangletree Wood and becomes a brilliant detective! No mystery is too tricky to solve for Peggy and her faithful sidekick, Stu. Join them for two twisty adventures.Case 1: Tangletree HooterThe woods around Tangletree are filled with strange creatures. But what keeps making the loud HOOTing sound echoing among the trees? Some of the townsfolk think it's a monster. Are they right? Only Peggy and Stu can find out!Case 2: VegetroubleIt's time for the Tangletree Annual Veg Growing Contest, and the townsfolk are getting VERY competitive. But things take a weird turn when the cucumbers explode, the potatoes float and the carrots go crazy! Can Peggy and Stu solve this mystery? An ideal graphic novel series for readers starting to enjoy stories independently, visual readers and aspiring mystery solvers! And watch out for even more Tangletree mysteries, in Peggy and Stu Investigate and Peggy and Stu Play the Wrong Notes!
The Christological Dimension of the Trinity: A Tale of Hypostatical Existence (Routledge Focus on Religion)
by Anna ZhyrkovaThis book provides an account of the Triune God that attempts to offer remedy to the problems of current theological and philosophical interpretations by returning to and developing the intuitions and solutions put forward in the Patristic tradition and Plotinus’ philosophy.It puts forward a solution that clarifies the account of God in terms of pure existence and, through the Christological conception of hypostasis, understood in line with some Patristic insights as the existential principle of being. It presents this solution as a rationally acceptable way of speaking about the unspeakable, espousing the mode of discussion developed by Plotinus in his consideration of the One, which, as the First Principle, is beyond being. The volume makes recourse to Plotinus’ and Patristic conceptualisations when accounting for differences between hypostases that are One Triune God. As a result, it offers an approach that allows for an existential elucidation of the Triune God which is an alternative to the construals currently prevailing within philosophical theology. While the Trinity is usually interpreted in terms of essence and substance, the author conceptualises the Divinity as pure existence, fully identical with each of hypostases-principles-of-existence, while acknowledging that hypostases remain really different from each other via their modes of existence. This book is of interest to those within philosophical theology and analytical theology, scholars of dogmatic theology of various denominations focusing on Trinitology and Christology, and students of Christian theological and philosophical thought.
The Future of Retail and Service Design: Sustainable, Phygital, and Community (Routledge Research in the Retail Industry)
by Katelijn Quartier Bethan Alexander Mia Münster Zakkiya Khan Francesca MurialdoThis book explores the future of retail and service design, offering cutting-edge insights from leading researchers. With a focus on sustainability, phygital innovation, and community retail, it provides a forward-thinking roadmap for the evolution of these fields.Each chapter examines the current landscape and future possibilities, presenting a dynamic vision of what lies ahead. From transforming customer experiences through community engagement and immersive technologies to advancing sustainability, this book invites readers to engage with emerging trends and the transformative power of design.Ideal for researchers, designers, educators, students, and innovation enthusiasts, it delivers fresh perspectives on the rapidly evolving world of retail and service design.Chapter 8 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution‑Non Commercial‑No Derivatives (CC‑BY‑NC‑ND) 4.0 license.
Understanding Contemporary Brazil
by Jeff Garmany Anthony PereiraBrazil has famously been called a country of contradictions. A place where narratives of "racial democracy" exist in the face of stark inequalities, where politics can swing dramatically between the right and left, and where the natural environment is celebrated as a point of national pride, but at the same time is exploited at alarming rates.To people on the outside looking in, these contradictions seem hard to explain. Understanding Contemporary Brazil tackles these problems head-on, providing the perfect critical introduction to Brazil's ongoing social, political, economic, and cultural complexities. In this significant new edition, the authors reflect on the rise of right-wing populism during the Bolsonaro era, as well as expanded coverage of increasing violence against Indigenous groups, deforestation, gender equality, public security, political polarization, the growth of evangelical Christianity, and the role of social media. All of this further enriches the book's existing strengths in discussions of national identity, urban issues, social movements, economic development, politics and government. Throughout the book, "suggested English readings", extensive bibliographies, maps, and figures serve to help to guide the reader's learning. By considering more broadly the historical, political, economic, and socio-cultural roots of Brazil’s internal dynamics, this interdisciplinary book equips readers with the contextual understanding and critical insight necessary to explore this fascinating country.Authoritative and engaging, Understanding Contemporary Brazil is ideal for university students and researchers, yet also accessible to general readers looking to learn more about one of the world's largest and most significant countries.
Masculinity at the Movies
by Thomas KeithMasculinity at the Movies takes a deep dive into masculinity in film and how Hollywood movies continue to produce and promote masculine stereotypes that place boys and men in constraining identities and dysfunctional patterns of behaviour.From classic film stars to those of the present day, this textbook unpacks the development of the main male stereotypes in film – villains, heroes, and oafs – and how movies can develop healthy new male representations. Alongside Hollywood studio productions, it delves into Black, Native American, Latino, and Asian representation as well as LGBTQ masculinity. Going beyond the present, it proposes what healthy masculinity at the movies looks like and where Hollywood should set its sights to create more progressive models of masculinity for the 21st century.Masculinity at the Movies will provide students of gender studies, media studies, and cultural studies with new insights into stereotypes of men in contemporary film.
All's Fair in Love and Pickleball
by Kate SpencerPickleball rivalry? Sure. Falling for your fake boyfriend? Now that's a surprise.Bex Martin's racquet club is her entire world. But the business she inherited from her mother has started to feel more like a sinking ship. That is, until Nikolaus Karras - a former tennis bad-boy with an ego as big as his serve - makes himself at home on her courts.Niko has something to prove, and a high-stakes pickleball tournament is just what he needs to get back in the game after a career-ending injury. When he is finally able to set his ego aside to ask for Bex's help, everyone assumes that they are a couple - on and off the court.But she needs the prize money to save the club, and he needs a win to restore his reputation. So now they have a fake relationship as well as a doubles partner that they can't seem to resist. Game on!
Pitch: How to Captivate and Convince Any Audience on the Planet
by Danny FontaineREAD BY THE AUTHOR.'A fabulous book' - Rory Sutherland'Seriously impressive' - Thomas Erikson, author of Surrounded by Idiots'An indispensable guide' - Graham Thomas, former CEO and President of Saatchi & SaatchiPitching sucks. The word alone conjures up dull PowerPoint decks, pushy tactics, and shouty emails. But it doesn't have to be that way.Danny Fontaine, an expert in innovative pitching, presents a game-changing guide that transforms pitching into an exciting, creative and enjoyable experience. Drawing from his billion-dollar pitching experience, this book delves into the psychology of connection and storytelling mastery, alongside practical methods for persuading any audience. And it's all backed with anecdotes of some of the very best, and worst, pitches of all time.These techniques work in any context, from corporate boardrooms to classroom lectures to after-dinner speeches, proving that great pitching is all about creating experiences and evoking emotions.Forget PowerPoint and discover how to captivate any audience, win more deals, and have fun doing it.
Human Resources: Slavery and the Making of Modern Britain – in 39 Institutions, People, Places and Things
by Renay Richardson Arisa LoombaOrdinary items take on new meanings when you cast them in different light. The origins of tea, coffee and sugar are well known, but when you discover that gym treadmills were pioneered on plantations or that denim jeans were once clothing for enslaved people, you can't help but ask where else the legacy of slavery hides in plain sight.Through the stories of thirty-nine everyday places and objects, Renay Richardson and Arisa Loomba unpick the threads of the history that we never learned in school, revealing the truth of how Britain's present is bound to a darker past.Taking us from art galleries to football stands, banks to hospitals, from grand country houses to the backs of our kitchen cupboards, Human Resources is an eye-opening inquiry that gives a voice to the enslaved people who built modern Britain.
The Wizard's Bakery: A magical coming-of-age story like no other - for fans of Korean translated fiction
by Gu Byeong -MoThe award-winning, shocking Korean bestseller, a unique tale where magic comes at a price.'A story of choice and consequence. Unique and unorthodox' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I didn't want to stop reading, I still don't want the story to be over' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Don't we all need a little magic in our lives sometimes?'Open twenty-four hours a day in a quiet Seoul neighbourhood, The Wizard's Bakery seems like any other where you can buy bread, cakes, and pastries, with a somewhat grumpy man behind the counter.For a desperate runaway teen, it's a refuge from a fractured home - until he discovers the pastries hold magic: madeleines to fix broken hearts, almond bars to unearth memories buried deep within and cinnamon cookies for your worst enemies.But each of these items come with a warning: the power contained in the treats inevitably alters the order of the world and can produce dramatic consequences for those who consume them, consequences that need to be weighed carefully.Under the stern eye of the bakery's gruff wizard and his mysterious blue-haired assistant, the boy learns about the responsibility that comes with working in a bakery where every bite comes with a price.READERS ARE COMPLETELY BEWITCHED BY THIS MAGICAL TALE: 'A very profound story with a lot to take away' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Absolutely charming and unexpectedly poignant' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Magic has never been so tempting' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
The Hiroshima Men: The Quest to Build the Atomic Bomb, and the Fateful Decision to Use It
by Iain MacGregor'Really outstanding' Jonathan DimblebyAt 8:15 a.m. on August 6th, 1945, the Japanese port city of Hiroshima was struck by the world's first atomic bomb. Built in the US by the top-secret Manhattan Project and delivered by a B-29 Superfortress, a revolutionary long-range bomber, the weapon destroyed large swaths of the city, instantly killing tens of thousands. The world would never be the same again.The Hiroshima Men's unique narrative recounts the decade-long journey towards this first atomic attack. It charts the race for nuclear technology before, and during the Second World War, as the allies fought the axis powers in Europe, North Africa, China, and across the vastness of the Pacific, and is seen through the experiences of several key characters: General Leslie Groves, leader of the Manhattan Project alongside Robert Oppenheimer; pioneering Army Air Force bomber pilot Colonel Paul Tibbets II; the mayor of Hiroshima, Senkichi Awaya, who would die alongside over eighty-thousand of his fellow citizens; and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist John Hersey, who travelled to post-war Japan to expose the devastation the bomb had inflicted upon the city, and in a historic New Yorker article, described in unflinching detail the dangers posed by its deadly after-effect, radiation poisoning.This thrilling account takes the reader from the corridors of the White House to the laboratories and test sites of New Mexico; from the air war above Nazi Germany and the savage reconquest of the Pacific to the deadly firebombing air raids across the Japanese Home Islands. The Hiroshima Men also includes Japanese perspectives - a vital aspect often missing from Western narratives - to complete MacGregor's nuanced, deeply human account of the bombing's meaning and aftermath.
Nobody in Particular: A scandalous sapphic royal romance from the bestselling co-author of If This Gets Out
by Sophie GonzalesA disgraced princess, an American scholarship student, and a secret royal romance that could burn them both. A sapphic YA royal romance, filled with Sophie Gonzales' trademark humour and heart, perfect for fans of Young Royals. When American-born Danni receives a music scholarship to board at the prestigious Bramppath College in Europe, she finds herself falling for Rose, the crown princess of Henland. But Rose's reputation is hanging by a thread and when rumours begin to spread, she and Danni must hide their forbidden romance or risk a royal scandal that could separate them forever.
The Great Game (Not A Series)
by Peter HopkirkFor nearly a century the two most powerful nations on earth, Victorian Britain and Tsarist Russia, fought a secret war in the lonely passes and deserts of Central Asia. Those engaged in this shadowy struggle called it 'The Great Game', a phrase immortalized by Kipling. When play first began the two rival empires lay nearly 2,000 miles apart. By the end, some Russian outposts were within 20 miles of India. This classic book tells the story of the Great Game through the exploits of the young officers, both British and Russian, who risked their lives playing it. Disguised as holy men or native horse-traders, they mapped secret passes, gathered intelligence and sought the allegiance of powerful khans. Some never returned. The violent repercussions of the Great Game are still convulsing Central Asia today.
To Exist As I Am: A Doctor's Notes on Recovery and Radical Acceptance
by Grace Spence GreenREAD BY THE AUTHOR.'Astonishing, important, and truly radical ... this book is completely transformative' POLLY MORLAND 'To Exist As I Am reflects on the boundaries between those who care, and those who receive care in an absolutely extraordinary way ... Essential reading' XAND VAN TULLEKEN 'Inspiring and life-affirming' VIV GROSKOP It wasn't a car crash, but there was a collision. He fell from the third floor. At the age of twenty-two, Grace Spence Green's spine was broken at the fourth thoracic vertebra, and her life changed tracks. One day, she was in hospital supporting patients, the next she was one. To Exist As I Am traces Grace's journey back to the wards and back to herself - as words like recovery, independence and community, well and unwell, took on new meanings. She asks how we might fight for change, while joyously embracing life exactly as we are. 'It'll change the way you think about disability. Stop whatever it is that you're reading and read Grace Spence Green instead' GAVIN FRANCIS 'Unputdownable, awe-inspiring, necessary' GABRIEL WESTON 'So true and so beautiful' TOM SHAKESPEARE'
Alone: On different ways of living
by Daniel Schreiber'A book to love and cherish'Deborah Levy, author of The Cost of Living'A beautiful writer and, just as important, a beautiful thinker'Hanya Yanagihara, author of A Little Life 'Friendship is, in fact, as much the topic of this book as aloneness'Sarah Bakewell, GuardianAt no time before have so many people lived alone, and never has loneliness been so widely or keenly felt. Why, in a society of individualists, is living alone perceived as a shameful failure? And can we ever be happy on our own?'A heartfelt memoir on being single, living alone and the existential experience of loneliness'Financial Times'Romantic love, suggests the author, is the lone "grand narrative" to have survived seismic societal shifts in modern times . . . Hermits and intimacy, the taboo of loneliness and the consolation of friendship - all find their place in a meditation that nods to joy and adversity'Observer
A Woman Scorned: the TWISTY thriller from the bestselling author
by Jack JordanAre you afraid? You should be.The husband: in over his head with no way of knowing the truth.The mistress: blinded by love, betrayed by her family...The neighbour: will stop at nothing to protect the life he has fought to create.The wife: a woman bent on revenge, but how far is she willing to go...?Dark as night, this is a brilliantly plotted, gripping short story from the bestselling author Jack Jordan.Readers can't get enough of A Woman Scorned . . .***** 'This is an absolutely cracking psychological thriller!'***** 'WOW! This may be a short story but it packs a punch.'***** 'This is a hell of a short story that packs a very devious punch.'***** 'What a deliciously dark book this is.'***** 'This novella is a total gem for those of us who love a psychological thriller.'
A Perfect Harmony: Music, Mathematics and Science
by David DarlingFrom the earliest of civilisations, humans have found ways to make music, whether through makeshift drums or artfully drilled bone flutes. But how did music – effectively little more than a series of certain tones and rhythms – become so integral to the human experience? Untangling the curious links between notes and number, musical perception, psychology and physics, David Darling examines the fascinating science behind music, from its Palaeolithic origins to the present. Revealing surprising connections and busting pervasive myths, A Perfect Harmony asks: Why do musicians tend to be better at maths than non-musicians? Why do we find some pieces sad and others happy? Will playing Mozart to babies predispose them to genius? Could an AI write the perfect symphony?
My Girl: the CHILLING thriller from the bestselling author
by Jack JordanFrom the bestselling author of Do No Harm comes a brand new look for Jack Jordan's chilling thriller My Girl that you won't want to miss.Paige Dawson: the mother of a murdered child and wife to a dead man. She has nothing left to live for... until she finds her husband's handgun hidden in their house. Why did Ryan need a gun? What did he know about their daughter's death? Desperate for the truth, Paige begins to unearth her husband's secrets.But she has no idea who she is up against, or that her life isn't hers to gamble - she belongs to me.Readers can't get enough of My Girl . . .***** 'One hell of a book, fast paced, dark, disturbing and oh so much tension.'***** 'This was not the first I've read of Jack Jordan ... and it certainly won't be the last.***** 'I completely devoured this book in less than two hours!'***** 'All I really want to do is shout at you &“This book is brilliantly AMAZING! Buy it NOW!&”'***** 'This is a brilliant suspenseful thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat'
A Bright Cold Day: The Wonder of George Orwell
by Nathan WaddellA pioneering biography of George Orwell told through moments of everyday life 'A clever, offbeat history of mid-century Britain through George Orwell&’s eyes.' Helen Lewis When we think about Orwell, we imagine an angular, moustachioed sceptic crouched over a typewriter, who – between puffs on his cigarette – composes effortless streams of prose, unadorned but explosive. We see a man with &‘Important Things to Say&’ about: the slow creep of authoritarianism; the consequences of all-seeing tech; the fragility of truth. Much less often do we see him as a person caught up in the business of everyday life. And yet Orwell&’s work thrums with the quotidian: the smell of boiled cabbage, the chill of an unheated flat in early spring, the rumbling of old pipes. A Bright Cold Day reveals how the principles that govern us begin in the mundane. From waking and showering to breakfast, work, lunch, the pub, sleep and dreaming, Orwell was never dulled to the routines of living. And in the details of the day, we can understand how power, money, freedom and choice play out, not just for Orwell&’s literary characters, but for us all. *** 'An astute and intimate portrait of George Orwell.' Dorian Lynskey, author of The Ministry of Truth 'Beautifully written... urgent and compelling.' Emma Smith, author of Portable Magic
Anything For Her: the UNPUTDOWNABLE debut thriller from the bestselling author
by Jack JordanThe unputdownable debut from bestselling author Jack Jordan.Sometimes the past comes back to haunt you. Louise Leighton's life has fallen apart, all because of one fateful night. Her husband is an adulterer, her sister is his mistress, and soon, Louise will lose everything she owns. But she never imagined she would lose her daughter. Eighteen-year-old Brooke Leighton is missing. It's up to Louise and the Metropolitan Police to find her. Has Brooke run away? Or has she been taken against her will? And can Louise aid the investigation without mentioning the night where all of her troubles began? If she mentions that night, she will incriminate her daughter for heinous crimes. But if she doesn't, she may never find Brooke; and if she has been abducted, the person who took her may come for Louise, too.Sometimes the past comes back to kill you.Readers can't get enough of Anything For Her . . . ***** 'An absolutely rip roaring page turner of a novel'***** 'This book is unputdownable!'***** 'This is a novel that draws you in and never lets you go until you reach the end.'***** 'From sentence one… ONE… this novel starts with a massive bang.'***** 'What a fantastic debut. This book had me longing to read on from the very first page.'
Superveloce: How Italian Cars Conquered the World
by Peter GrimsdaleIn 1950, at the first Formula One Grand Prix in Britain after World War II, 150,000 spectators, including the royal family, watch in dismay as Italy's Alfa Romeos take the first three places – ahead of seven more Italian Maseratis. In Paris, at the Salon d'Auto, Pininfarina's breathtakingly stylish Lancias, driven form Turin by the designer and his son, are denied entry. Parked outside, they nevertheless steal the show. How can it be that Italy, pummelled into submission by Allied bombs, is already setting new standards of speed and style that leave the rest of the world for dust? The answers lie deep in Italy's cultural heritage, in historic links between art and machine going back to Leonardo da Vinci. In Superveloce, Peter Grimsdale traces a century of Italian design genius and the rise of its great automotive dynasties, Ferrari, Farina, Maserati and Fiat's Agnellis. We see the lives of fiercely charismatic and competitive drivers like Ascari, Campari and Nuvolari, and explore the mystery of how a nation that never had an industrial revolution like Britain and France set standards of design innovation that other nations struggled to match. Grimsdale takes the reader on a journey of discovery through Italian history, design, speed and beautiful, beautiful cars.
Game, Set, Matched: Not all games start at love
by Ivy BaileyA tennis-inspired YA romance, perfect for fans of Challengers, The Summer I Turned Pretty and Carrie Soto is Back. Billie and her twin brother Tom have been playing tennis together since they were kids. The dream: junior doubles final at Wimbledon. But when Tom collapses just before their local qualifier, he insists Billie find a new doubles partner and play on. Enter Harley, her coach&’s nephew and the neighbour she&’s hated for as long as she can remember. Harley is everything Billie won&’t stand for – a lad&’s lad and friend to Billie's best friend's awful boyfriend – but right now, he&’s her only option. The more they play, the worse things get. Billie despises Harley&’s lack of work ethic, and the more irate Billie gets, the more Harley digs his heels in, determined to teach her how to relax and (literally) take her eye off the ball. And all the while, the doctors can&’t figure out what&’s going on with Tom. Can Billie and Harley make it all the way when seeing eye-to-eye feels impossible? And might there be something more to the tension that grows between them . . .?
The New Forest Murders: A page-turning wartime murder mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime
by Matthew SweetA compelling mystery for fans of Foyle's War. Summer 1944. The tide of war is turning. The Allies are at the gates of Paris. But the Nazis have one last chance of victory – and its success depends on a traitor in the quiet English village of Larkwhistle in the New Forest. When Jill Metcalfe receives the news of her brother Henry&’s death from his friend, US Air Force officer Jack Strafford, she learns of more than just his loss – she is recruited to continue his mission. Jack has come to the village in the hope that Henry&’s cryptic last words will reveal the identity of the traitor he is hunting. With Jill at his side, they begin to investigate. But someone doesn&’t want them looking into what happened to Henry. And when a body is discovered, it seems like there might be more to this little village – and its inhabitants – than first meets the eye. Will they discover the traitor in their midst, or will the war claim more victims?
How to Have a Magnificent Midlife Crisis
by Kate MuirThe smart guide that every midlife woman needs to read … Forget everything you&’ve been told about midlife. For millennia, women have been led to believe that it&’s a time of decline. On the contrary, it is a time of transformation and re-formation; a turning point when we can move towards as bigger, better and more magnificent future. And who better to help you navigate this complex and wildly exciting time than women&’s health campaigner and documentary maker Kate Muir. In this essential and empowering guide, Kate draws upon scientific research, personal experience and the courageous and humorous stories of women to arm you with the knowledge you need to approach your second half with confidence, purpose and energy. She reveals how to: have better sex (after decades of trying) take advantage of brain rewiring in menopause upgrade your relationships and friendships change your job and find a creative renaissance avoid the midlife muffin top and love your microbiome This is your time to reset, renew and refresh ...
Marketing and Dysfunctional Consumer Behaviour: Understanding How and When Marketing Drives Problematic Consumption Patterns (International Series in Advanced Management Studies)
by Gioele ZamparoThis book explores the relationship between marketing practices and dysfunctional consumption behaviors, specifically focusing on two behavioral addictions: compulsive buying and problematic gambling. It offers a comprehensive analysis grounded in marketing theory, examining how marketing strategies and actions can significantly influence these behaviors. Using a mixed-method approach, the book reviews existing literature and presents empirical findings related to compulsive buying and gambling. It also discusses the implications of marketing’s role in fostering these behaviors, aiming to inform both academic discourse and the responsibilities of marketers. This work is essential for scholars and practitioners seeking to understand dysfunctional consumer behaviors and the impact of marketing strategies on consumer well-being.