Social Sciences
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Philosophy of Law: A Very Short Introduction 2/e (Very Short Introductions)
The concept of law lies at the heart of our social and political life. Legal philosophy, or jurisprudence, explores the notion of law and its role in society, illuminating its meaning and its relation to the universal questions of justice, rights, and morality.In this Very Short Introduction Raymond Wacks analyses the nature and purpose of the legal system, and the practice by courts, lawyers, and judges. Wacks reveals the intriguing and challenging nature of legal philosophy with clarity and enthusiasm, providing an enlightening guide to the central questions of legal theory.
In this revised edition Wacks makes a number of updates including new material on legal realism, changes to the approach to the analysis of law and legal theory, and updates to historical and anthropological jurisprudence.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Read more
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Beauty: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Beauty can be consoling, disturbing, sacred, profane; it can be exhilarating, appealing, inspiring, chilling. It can affect us in an unlimited variety of ways. Yet it is never viewed with indifference.In this Very Short Introduction the renowned philosopher Roger Scruton explores the concept of beauty, asking what makes an object – either in art, in nature, or the human form – beautiful, and examining how we can compare differing judgements of beauty when it is evident all around us that our tastes vary so widely. Is there a right judgement to be made about beauty? Is it right to say there is more beauty in a classical temple than a concrete office block, more in a Rembrandt than in last year’s Turner Prize winner?
Forthright and thought-provoking, and as accessible as it is intellectually rigorous, this introduction to the philosophy of beauty draws conclusions that some may find controversial, but, as Scruton shows, help us to find greater sense of meaning in the beautiful objects that fill our lives.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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Islam: A Very Short Introduction 2/e (Very Short Introductions)
Islam features widely in the news, often in its most militant versions, but few people in the non-Muslim world really understand the nature of Islam.Malise Ruthven’s Very Short Introduction contains essential insights into issues such as why Islam has such major divisions between movements such as the Shi’ites, the Sunnis, and the Wahhabis, and the central importance of the Shar’ia (Islamic law) in Islamic life. It also offers fresh perspectives on contemporary questions: Why is the greatest ‘Jihad’ (holy war) now against the enemies of Islam, rather than the struggle against evil? Can women find fulfilment in Islamic societies? How must Islam adapt as it confronts the modern world?
In this new edition, Ruthven brings the text up-to-date by reflecting upon some of the most significant changes in the Muslim world in recent years; from the emergence of al-Qaeda and the attacks on New York and Washington on 9/11 and the ensuing wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, to the uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa. Ruthven includes new material surrounding the concept of a globalized Islam, bringing into question the effects of economic globalization, the effect of international events in Middle Eastern countries, the issues surrounding Islam and democracy, and the reception and perception of Islam in the West.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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The History of Cinema: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Cinema was the first, and is arguably still the greatest, of the industrialized art forms that came to dominate the cultural life of the twentieth century. Today, it continues to adapt and grow as new technologies and viewing platforms become available, and remains an integral cultural and aesthetic entertainment experience for people the world over.Cinema developed against the backdrop of the two world wars, and over the years has seen smaller wars, revolutions, and profound social changes. Its history reflects this changing landscape, and, more than any other art form, developments in technology. In this Very Short Introduction, Nowell-Smith looks at the defining moments of the industry, from silent to sound, black and white to colour, and considers its genres from intellectual art house to mass market entertainment.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introduction series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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Crying in H Mart: The Number One New York Times Bestseller
‘A beautiful, intimate and hunger-inducing portrait of grief, race, heritage and coming to know yourself through what you eat.’ – Stylist ‘Books of the Year’
‘As good as everyone says it is and, yes, it will have you in tears. An essential read for anybody who has lost a loved one, as well as those who haven’t’ – Marie–Claire
The New York Times bestseller from the Grammy-nominated indie rockstar Japanese Breakfast, an unflinching, deeply moving memoir about growing up mixed-race, Korean food, losing her Korean mother, and forging her own identity in the wake of her loss.
In this exquisite story of family, food, grief, and endurance, Michelle Zauner proves herself far more than a dazzling singer, songwriter, and guitarist. With humour and heart, she tells of growing up the only Asian-American kid at her school in Eugene, Oregon; of struggling with her mother’s particular, high expectations of her; of a painful adolescence; of treasured months spent in her grandmother’s tiny apartment in Seoul, where she and her mother would bond, late at night, over heaping plates of food. As she grew up, moving to the east coast for college, finding work in the restaurant industry, performing gigs with her fledgling band – and meeting the man who would become her husband – her Koreanness began to feel ever more distant, even as she found the life she wanted to live.
It was her mother’s diagnosis of terminal pancreatic cancer, when Michelle was twenty-five, that forced a reckoning with her identity and brought her to reclaim the gifts of taste, language, and history her mother had given her.
Vivacious, lyrical and honest, Michelle Zauner’s voice is as radiantly alive on the page as it is onstage. Rich with intimate anecdotes that will resonate widely, Crying in H Mart is a book to cherish, share, and reread.
‘Possibly the best book I’ve read all year . . . I will be buying copies for friends and family this Christmas.’ – Rukmini Iyer in the Guardian ‘Best Food Books of 2021’
‘Wonderful . . . The writing about Korean food is gorgeous . . . but as a brilliant kimchi-related metaphor shows, Zauner’s deepest concern is the ferment, and delicacy, of complicated lives.’ – Victoria Segal, Sunday Times, ‘My favourite read of the year’
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Stella’s Story (Thrown Away Children) (Thrown Away Children, 1)
‘Absorbing and brilliant… this book is an absolute must-read not only for the general public but for foster carers and social workers alike’ Sarah Anderson, Independent Foster Carers Alliance
‘Stella is just like a tiny bird. This is my first impression of her. A quiet little sparrow of a girl.’
In her brand new series ‘Thrown Away Children’, Louise Allen shares the harrowing stories she is exposed to as a foster mother. The first in the series, Stella’s Story, tells the astonishing true story of a young girl scarred by an abusive past.
Named after the lager that christened her at birth, Stella’s life is characterised instability and neglect. Her teenage mother abandons her in the first few weeks of her life, and left in the ‘care’ of her father, she ends up lying deserted in a house with no food, no water, no clothes, and no warmth.
She eventually lands in the care of foster carer Louise, who is determined to change her life for the better. Things seem to be going well – but when Stella has a startling response to having her photo taken, it becomes clear the scars of her abuse run deeper than anyone could have ever guessed.
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In God’s Path: The Arab Conquests and the Creation of an Islamic Empire (Ancient Warfare and Civilization)
In just over a hundred years–from the death of the Mohammed in 632 to the beginning of the Abbasid Caliphate in 750–the followers of the Prophet swept across the whole of the Middle East, North Africa, and Spain. The conquered territory was larger than the Roman Empire at its greatest expansion, and it was claimed for the Arabs in roughly half the time. How they were able to engulf so many empires, states, and armies in such a short period of time is a question which has engaged historians since at least the ninth century. Most recent popular accounts have been based almost solely on the early Muslim sources, which were, in short, salvation history, composed for the purpose of demonstrating that God had chosen the Arabs as his vehicle for spreading Islam throughout the world.While exploiting the rich biographical and geographical information of the early Muslim sources, this groundbreaking work delivers a fresh account of the Arab conquests and the establishment of an Islamic Empire by incorporating different approaches and different bodies of evidence. Robert G. Hoyland, a leading Late Antique scholar, accomplishes this by first examining the wider world from which Mohammed and his followers emerged. For Muslim sources, the revelation of Islam to Muhammad is the starting point for their history, and modern university departments have tended to reinforce this approach. Late Antique studies have done us the service of shedding much needed light on the 4th to 6th centuries, thus giving us a better view of the nature of Middle Eastern society in the decades before the Arab conquests. In particular, Hoyland narrates the emergence of a distinct Arab identity in the region of the Roman province Arabia and western (Saudi) Arabia, which is at least as important for explaining the Arab conquests as Muhammad’s revelation. The Arabs are the principal, almost sole, focus of the Muslim conquest narratives, and this is the norm for modern works on this subject. Yet, in the same period the Khazars, Bulgars, Avars and Turks established polities on the edges of the superpowers of Byzantium and Iran; in fact, the Khazars and Turks continued to be major rivals of the Arabs in the seventh and eighth centuries. The role of these peripheral states in the Arab success story is underscored in the narrative. Innovative and accessible, In God’s Path is a welcome account of a transformative period in ancient history.
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Unorthodox: LGBT+ Identity and Faith
In modern Britain, what does it mean to be queer and religious? Unorthodox tells the stories of LGBT+ people of faith throughout the country. Bringing together artists, activists, religious leaders, community workers and writers, this collection explores how LGBT+ Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus and Sikhs navigate their faith, why they stay and what it means to believe no matter the cost. These urgent, deeply personal reflections move beyond the idea that LGBT+ people must choose between being included or excluded, between believing and doubting, and between their faith and their sexuality. Born out of a yearning to resist outdated binaries, Unorthodox is a surprising journey that will resonate with readers of all stripes, be they believers or not. Covering everything from hip-hop to habits, priesthood to pilgrimages, festivals to family, Unorthodox ignites a new conversation about religion, faith, sexuality and identity in Britain. It is vital consideration of devotion that bridges denomination, orientation, salvation, temptation and divination.Read more
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The Old Gays’ Guide to the Good Life: The must-read memoir and manifesto from the TikTok sensation @theoldgays
‘I’ve fallen in love with this fabulous foursome … They are a phenomenon!’ Drew Barrymore
From @theoldgays, the internet’s most beloved foursome, a book of inspirational stories and aspirational advice for living life at the fullest.
The Old Gays have taken TikTok by storm with their viral videos, by turns outrageous and hilarious, fashionable and fierce. But as four gay men, aged from 67 to 80, Mick, Jessay, Robert, and Bill have lived through decades of momentous change and they’ve got stories that take more than three minutes to tell.
They grew up in the closet, experienced Stonewall, lived large during the gay sexual revolution, lost friends during the AIDS crisis, dealt with their own HIV+ diagnoses, and saw gay marriage became legal. Between them, they’ve been through it all – divorce, depression, bankruptcy, near-death experiences. And then there’s the dinner parties, the nudism, the professional bodybuilding, the orgies and the matter of church.
These are the tales – sometimes scandalous, sometimes profound, sometimes heart-breaking – that only an older gay man can tell. Their Guide to the Good Life is a celebration of lives lived to the fullest, and the art of getting old without getting bored. Whether it’s ageing, coming out, losing everything, starting over, finding happiness or just injecting a little more fun into proceedings, it’s good to know someone’s been there before, and they’re more than happy to give their best, bawdiest, most hard-won advice.
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Treasury of Fantastic and Mythological Creatures: 1,087 Renderings from Historic Sources (Dover Pictorial Archive)
Drawing on fifty centuries of human history, this encyclopedic collection of images is filled with demons, monsters, animal-gods, totemic figures, and other supernatural beasts from the darker realms of man’s imagination. Works range from prehistoric rock paintings to the drawings of Max Ernst, from the masks of black Africa to the gargoyles of Notre Dame.Read more
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Talking Hands: What Sign Language Reveals About the Mind
Documents life in a remote Bedouin village in Israel whose residents communicate through a unique method of sign language used by both hearing and non-hearing citizens, in an account that offers insight into the relationship between language and the human mind. 35,000 first printing.Read more
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Disney Tinkerbell 2024 Calendar, Month To View Slim Wall Calendar, Official Product
2024 Disney Tinkerbell Slim Calendar. Each month contains stunning illustrative pictures of everyone’s favourite Disney Fairy Tinkerbell along with inspirational quotes. The format of this calendar is ideal for smaller wall spaces but still has plenty of space for your notes and appointments for 2024.
Product Dimensions: 420 X 149 MM
Danilo is the leading publisher of officially licensed calendars, diaries, greeting cards, gift wrap and gift bags in the UK. We are a family run company that’s been operating for more than 40 years. Our licenses range from baby to adult. All the paper we use is responsibly sourced and we only work with suppliers and manufacturers that meet our stringent ethical requirements.
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Hollywood: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
In this engaging and readable book, Peter Decherney tells the story of Hollywood, from its nineteenth-century origins to the emergence of internet media empires. He recounts how the studio system rose out of the ashes of Thomas Edison’s trust to create the handful of companies that have dominated global screens and imaginations for more than 100 years. Throughout, he reveals that the elements we take to be a natural part of the Hollywood experience–stars, genre-driven storytelling, blockbuster franchises, etc.–are really the product of cultural, political, and commercial forces.In many ways, Hollywood has remained the same for over a century. It has always been a global industry based in the U.S., and its storytelling has always unfolded across media, adapting plays, book, and comics and spinning off product tie-ins, television series, and social media campaigns. But major events have also continually remade Hollywood. The studios have weathered wars, disruptive new technologies, and competition by adopting a strategy of risk management and assimilation. This book explores the challenges of new technologies, including sound, home video, and computer graphics. And it examines Hollywood’s responses to World War II, independent film movements, and regulations imposed by Washington.
Hollywood: A Very Short Introduction is filled with discussions of well-known movies, stars, and directors, encapsulating the past century of research on Hollywood while adding many original insights and stories. It is the perfect introduction for readers who want to better understand the history and functioning of our screen-saturated world.
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The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Read more
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The Smart Branding Book: How to build a profitable and resilient brand (Concise Advice)
Most businesses today can readily access the required technology and talent to match competitors’ innovations and ideas quickly, making products and services similar to one another. In the modern business environment, companies instead need to build brands that consumers recognize and trust if they’re looking for sustainable, profitable growth.
This book presents in a concise fashion the latest thinking and methods for successful branding. Clear and accessible, it contains real-life examples from business, practical frameworks, and inspiring illustrations. It explains what branding really is, why a brand is so critical to success in business, and how to maximize the growth of your current and future products/services through branding.
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Phonics Book for 5-6 Year Olds: Bumper Phonics Activity Book for Year 1 – KS1 | Practice Letters, Sounds, Words, Tracing and Handwriting
Is your child learning to read and write? Are you looking for a fun and educational book that follows the official National Curriculum in England for ages 5-6? Well, look no further!
Phonics is the process of learning how to pronounce different sounds to form words and then sentences. This is essential to helping children learn reading and writing skills.
Reading, writing, and practicing the alphabet are exciting activities for your child, and you as their parent/guardian can also be part of it! To make sure that learning together is fun and doesn’t end in frustration, you need the right materials so you can guide and nurture your child’s learning process.
This book was designed and optimised specifically for young children. It’s full of colourful, fun activities that will make your child WANT to learn. This exercise book follows the official National Curriculum for kids aged 5-6, so you can make sure your child is well-prepared for school.
While most other books in this category only feature around 30 pages, this book offers an incredible 72 pages of comprehensive phonics activities – so you get the best value for money on the market!
There is plenty of practice for the sounds learnt in Year 1 and also a recap of those learnt in Reception. Also included are new concepts such as split diagraphs and alternative pronunciations of the sounds learnt, as well as more practice of ‘tricky’ words that are common but don’t follow normal phonetic rules. There is also a raft of interactive and fun activities, such as mazes, match ups, word searches, cut-out flash cards and much more.
Also included are handwriting and tracing pages for forming letters and reading practice as well as a beginner introduction into sentences and paragraphs for reading skills.
The structure and order of the activities in this workbook have been carefully designed to support a child’s natural learning progress in the best possible way.
Key features of this book include:
- All letters and most sounds of the English alphabet
- 72 pages of full-colour activities
- Tracing and handwriting
- Rhyming, split diagraphs, tricky words, alternative pronunciations
- Cut-your-own flash cards
- Activities: mazes, spot the difference, and word searches
- Aligned to the official National Curriculum for ages 5-6
- Year 1 – P2 – KS1
- AND MUCH MORE!
“Phonics Book for 5-6 Year Olds” is the ultimate guide to reading and writing for children aged 5-6. This easy-to-follow workbook with interactive activities is the perfect learning companion for any parent/guardian looking to help their child take the next steps in their education.
So, what are you waiting for? Click “Buy Now” and you and your child can start learning all the fun of reading and writing together!
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Hollywood Word Search Puzzle: Challenging Puzzle Brain book For Adults and Seniors, More than 1500 words about Hollywood, Gifts For Christmas Birthday
This word search puzzle book is perfect for adults , Seniors & Teens who like word puzzles.Features of the book:
- 1500+ challenging words to find !
- 80+ themed puzzles on a variety of topics
- High-quality illustrations and paper
- Beautiful soft mate cover, With Big size 8.5×11 inch: Large Print – Anti – Eye strain for Adults, Seniors.
- If you do not know an answer or you may be tired, you have the solutions at the end of the book. It is great for both beginners and advanced Hours of fun!
This is a beautiful & cute gift for anyone at any age who needs to keep their brain active & mind relaxed!
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Social Media Marketing Specialist Coloring Book. Funny Unique Snarky Adult Coloring Book of Creative Supportive Quotes for Advertising Agency Coworker … Idea for Appreciation….
Are you looking for a gift which is perfect for Marketer or Advertiser? Want to relax from the stress of a marketing job?
Packed with stunning, high-quality illustrations, this unique marketer coloring book features detailed images with a wide range of motivational, humorous comments and sayings about sales and customer service.
It is designed to provide hours of coloring enjoyment, as well as help you practice mindfulness and relieve anxiety. It features relatable and hilarious phrases which all marketing coworker will agree with! Phrases include:
- My accountant asked me “What’s your net pay?” So I said, “About 2 cents per click.
- I made a joke about organic reach on Facebook… nobody got it.
- Advertising Manager Definition: someone who does precision guesswork based on unreliable data provided by those of questionable knowledge.
It is a perfect gift for coworkers and managers to thank them for their dedication and endless patience. And it also helps sparkle your creativity and experience the benefits of mindfulness.
In this book, you will find:
- All pictures are printed on high-quality paper
- You can use pencil, pen, or marker without the worry of bleed-through
- Single-sided coloring pages to prevent bleed-through and allow you to easily remove and frame your favorites
- A combination of simple and intricate designs to accommodate every skill level
- And hours upon hours of coloring enjoyment and meditative relaxation
- A great gift for Birthdays, Christmas or other Festivals. Give your friend a present that will surprise them
This book makes a fantastic funny gift idea for a marketer or advertising agent. So if you have a family member or friend who works in a marketing company, they will be sure to love this adult coloring book!
Buy now and start coloring today!
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How to Talk so Teens will Listen & Listen so Teens will Talk
From the widely-acclaimed HOW TO TALK series, discover the tools to combat the often stormy years of adolescence.Packed with practical, accessible advice and guidelines, both parents and teens will learn how to:
· Engage cooperation
· Take appropriate action
· Avoid lectures
· Express your feelings and understand each other
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Pantheon: Gods and Goddesses of the Greco-Roman World (Wooden Books U.K. Series)
How many Muses are there? Who were the original twelve Titans? Why is Zeus (Jupiter) associated with power stations, and Poseidon (Neptune) with salt-cellars? Who were Aphrodite’s (Venus’) handmaidens? In this beautiful little book, packed with helpful details and rare early illustrations, picture-researcher Philippa Lewis reveals the fabulous deities of the Classical world, their colourful characters, memorable stories and visual attributes, showing how the immortals live on even today.Read more
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Will I Ever Pee Alone Again?: Poems for mums
‘Please stop staring at me whilst I’m on the loo
I simply want a peaceful poo.’
In this uplifting, funny and giftable collection of poems, general force for good Emma Conway explores motherhood in all its glory. A mum to two young humans herself, she revisits the days of potty training and toddler tantrums, deep-dives into first days of school and watching your babies grow into little people, and writes frankly about life after having kids, embracing the mum bod and giving zero sods.
Written with huge amounts of warmth and love (and just the right amount of cynicism), this is the reassuring hug-in-a-book all mums need.
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Where’s My Mummy?: Louisa’s heart-breaking true story of family, loss and hope (A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story)
From Sunday Times bestseller and Britain’s most-loved foster carer, Maggie Hartley, comes a new heartbreaking, powerful true story.
‘Mum and Dad. Gone?’ asked Louisa.
‘Yes,’ I nodded. ‘They’re gone.’After a horrific car crash, thirteen-year-old Louisa is left fighting for her life in hospital. She wakes to find that her loving, happy family has been shattered overnight, with both of her parents now dead. With no one to care for her, Louisa is entirely alone.
Britain’s most-loved foster carer Maggie Hartley is called in to help Louisa cope with her devastating new life. Can Maggie find a way to bond with Louisa, overwhelmed with anger and grief? Or will she regret making decisions that will affect both her and Louisa for the rest of their lives?
This is their powerful true story of love, family and connection.
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Be More Japan: The Art of Japanese Living
In love with all things Japan or looking to absorb a little Japanese wisdom into your daily life?
From the philosophies of ikigai and wabi sabi to kitsch karaoke nights and futuristic robot restaurants; traditional tea ceremonies and tranquil onsen dwellings to cosplay culture and J-Pop megastars; Japan is full of intriguing contradictions.
Though renowned for its ultramodern capital Tokyo – a sprawling neon-lit metropolis straight from the pages of a science fiction novel – Japan is still deeply rooted in ancient tradition. And while the country runs with clockwork precision, the cultural life of the inhabitants is transformed with the changing of the seasons, a testament to the enduring power of nature’s rhythms.
With each page alive with facts, history and inspiration, Be More Japan unlocks the secrets behind modern Japanese living – whether you’re eating sushi in London or enjoying the cherry blossoms in San Francisco. And if you’re dreaming of a future trip to Japan (or awaiting the 2021 Olympics) this book will get you closer to your destination before you’ve even departed.
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Islamic History: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Does history matter? This book argues not that history matters, but that Islamic history does. This Very Short Introduction introduces the story of Islamic history; the controversies surrounding its study; and the significance that it holds – for Muslims and for non-Muslims alike.Opening with a lucid overview of the rise and spread of Islam, from the seventh to twenty first century, the book charts the evolution of what was originally a small, localised community of believers into an international religion with over a billion adherents.
Chapters are also dedicated to the peoples – Arabs, Persians, and Turks – who shaped Islamic history, and to three representative institutions – the mosque, jihad, and the caliphate – that highlight Islam’s diversity over time.Finally, the roles that Islamic history has played in both religious and political contexts are analysed, while stressing the unique status that history enjoys amongst Muslims, especially compared to its lowly place in Western societies where history is often seen as little more than something that is not to be repeated.
Some of the questions that will be answered are:
· How did Islam arise from the obscurity of seventh century Arabia to the headlines of twenty first century media?
· How do we know what we claim to know about Islam’s rise and development?
· Why does any of this matter, either to Muslims or to non-Muslims?ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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Wise Words from Black Icons: Quotes to Empower, Uplift and Inspire
The world is full of Black heroes whose talent, strength and vision should inspire us all. From sporting greats and pioneering writers to world leaders, this collection showcases empowering quotes and life advice from amazing Black icons, from Michelle Obama to Maya Angelou, and from Martin Luther King Jr to Ta-Nehisi Coates and Stormzy. Their wise words are a timeless reminder to break down barriers and believe in ourselves, as we stride in the direction of our dreams.
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The View from the Train: Cities and Other Landscapes
In his classic sequence of films, Patrick Keiller retraces the hidden story of the places where we live, the cities and landscapes of our everyday lives. This collection explores the surrealist perception of the city; the relationship of architecture to film; how cities change over time, as well as an urgent portrait of post-crash Britain. The View from the Train establishes Keiller as one of the most perceptive writers and thinkers about the city, landscape and politics.Read more
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I’m Rich, You’re Poor: How to Give Social Media a Reality Check
The world is full of books about how to be rich. This is not one of them.
Today, many of us are feeling the pinch – and being bombarded with portrayals of social media ‘perfection’ is making that pinch feel more like a punch.
We may know that social media – with all its billionaires and beauty queens – is just a highlight reel. So why is it still making most of us feel so low?
Comedian Shabaz Ali wants to help you see the funny side of social media again. Because while it looks nice to live up in an ivory tower, this book reminds us that it is much more fun to be part of the baying mob that surrounds it.
This laugh-out-loud deep-dive into social media’s ridiculously rich, will help you love your own penny-pinched, rough-around-the-edges, extraordinarily ordinary life.
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Normal Teacher Dance Teacher: Teacher Notebook , Journal or Planner for Dance Teacher Gift,Thank You Gift for Teachers to Show Your Gratitude During … Weekr, Gift Idea for…
A Wonderful Teacher Gift Under 10.00!
This extra special teacher appreciation notebook or journal is the perfect way to express your gratitude to the best teacher ever!
Instead of a boring thank you card, surprise your teacher.
Here’s a wonderful present for teachers to show your gratefulness and appreciation!Make them feel how special they are by giving them a teacher notebook that is specially made for them. With an inspirational teacher quote on a soft matte cover filled with more than 109 pages of writing,8.5 x 11 inch, this teacher journal will remind them that their work and influence on their students’ lives are remembered.This Funny Teacher Appreciation gift makes makes the perfect minimalistic notebook for any great Teachers at school for Birthdays, Holidays, or big events such as Christmas or retirement.
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Normal Teacher Dance Teacher: Teacher Notebook , Journal or Planner for Dance Teacher Gift,Thank You Gift for Teachers to Show Your Gratitude During … Weekr, Gift Idea for…
A Wonderful Teacher Gift Under 10.00!
This extra special teacher appreciation notebook or journal is the perfect way to express your gratitude to the best teacher ever!
Instead of a boring thank you card, surprise your teacher.
Here’s a wonderful present for teachers to show your gratefulness and appreciation!Make them feel how special they are by giving them a teacher notebook that is specially made for them. With an inspirational teacher quote on a soft matte cover filled with more than 109 pages of writing,8.5 x 11 inch, this teacher journal will remind them that their work and influence on their students’ lives are remembered.This Funny Teacher Appreciation gift makes makes the perfect minimalistic notebook for any great Teachers at school for Birthdays, Holidays, or big events such as Christmas or retirement.
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BLM Notebook: Black Lives Matter Notebook
Black Lives Matter inspired Journal / Notebook.
6″x9″ inch Notebook.
23.5cm x 31.8cm Notebook.This Unique and Inspiring Notebook is sure to bring confidence in your stride. 120 6” x 9” Lined Pages. This lined notebook is as practical as it is cool! And is the ideal size for lined journals for kids, teens and adults, to write in and makes an excellent birthday journal notebook gift.
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Landlines: The No 1 Sunday Times bestseller about a thousand-mile journey across Britain from the author of The Salt Path
THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SALT PATH AND THE WILD SILENCE FOR ALL ARMCHAIR TRAVELLERS . . .
Join Raynor and Moth on their remarkable 1000-mile walk from Scotland to the South West Coast Path in this powerful account of our country’s land, and the people that make it
‘An inspirational story of love and endurance’ TELEGRAPH
‘Another heartwarming odyssey, this time on one of the wildest walks in Britain’ GUARDIAN
‘Raynor Winn has done it again. An inspiration’ ISABELLA TREE
‘A tale of remarkable resilience and nature writing at its best’ iSome people live to walk. Raynor and Moth walk to live . . .
_____________Raynor knows that her husband Moth’s health is declining, getting worse by the day. She knows of only one cure: the healing power of walking.
Embarking on a journey across the Cape Wrath Trail, over 200 miles of gruelling terrain through Scotland’s remotest mountains and lochs, Raynor and Moth look to an uncertain future. Fearing that miracles don’t often repeat themselves.
But for all the physical struggle, there is healing. And so when their journey ends, they do what they know best: they keep walking . . .
Their journey began in fear. But can it end in hope?
From the glens of Scotland to the familiar shores of the South West Coast Path, this is the inspiring story of a thousand-mile journey and love letter to our land.
_____________‘As well as a portrait of a telepathic marriage of true minds, and a snapshot of a fretful island, this is a soaring lament and a tub-thumping tirade – for all that is being lost, for all that may yet be saved’ TELEGRAPH
‘An inspiring and beautifully written story of hope and healing . . . We, her readers, are privileged to walk alongside her’ COUNTRYFILE
‘Fans of The Salt Path will love this moving continuation of Raynor and her husband Moth’s journey . . . Alongside beautiful nature writing, there are thought-provoking observations on our countryside and the threat it is under’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
PRAISE FOR RAYNOR WINN:
‘A beautiful, thoughtful, lyrical story of homelessness, human strength and endurance’ GUARDIAN
‘An astonishing narrative’ INDEPENDENT
‘A tale of triumph: of hope over despair; of love over everything’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘The most inspirational book of this year’ THE TIMES
‘A beautiful, luminous and magical piece of writing’ RACHEL JOYCE
‘You feel the world is a better place because Raynor and Moth are in it’ THE TIMES
‘An uplifting, illuminating read’ DAILY MIRROR
‘Brilliant, powerful and touching’ STEPHEN MOSS*No 1 Sunday Times bestseller May 2023*
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The Wheel is Spinning but the Hamster is Dead: A Journey Around the World in Idioms, Proverbs and General Nonsense
Know your tater trap from your sniffle herring in Sharp’s journey around the world in idioms, proverbs and general nonsense – the perfect gift for Christmas
‘Brilliant, hilarious fun from a master wordsmith – you will LOVE this book’ Kit de Waal
‘Extremely entertaining and very useful for new insults’ Russell Kane
‘Utter genius’ Marian Keyes
‘Brilliant’ Brian BilstonJoin wordsmith Adam Sharp as he journeys around the world in idioms, proverbs and general nonsense. Learn unusual insults from France (You are a potato with the face of a guinea pig), how to hurry someone up in the US (You’re going as slow as molasses in January) and what they call a shark in Vietnam (fat fish).
Full of fascinating, ridiculous and hilarious translations from around the world, Adam has rounded up the very best of what every corner of the globe has to offer.
Let’s get this show on the road! Or:
Let’s saddle the chickens! (German)
On with the butter! (Icelandic)
Forward with the goat! (Dutch)Read more
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Normal Women: From the Number One Bestselling Author Comes 900 Years of Women Making History
A NEW STATESMEN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023
‘A lasting work of social history’ THE TIMES
‘A genuinely new history of our nation’ DAN JONES
‘This celebration of women is a triumph of popular history’ SPECTATOR
FROM THE MULTI-MILLION BESTSELLING HISTORICAL NOVELIST COMES THE CULMINATION OF HER LIFE’S WORK
- Did you know that there are more penises than women in the Bayeux Tapestry?
- That the Peasant’s Revolt was started and propelled by women, protesting a tax on women?
- Or that celebrated naturalist Charles Darwin believed not just that women were naturally inferior to men but that they’d evolve to become ever more inferior?
These are just a few of the startling findings you will learn from reading Philippa Gregory’s Normal Women. In this ambitious and ground-breaking book, she tells the story of our nation over 900 years, but for the very first time women – some fifty per cent of the population – are no longer invisible in this history of England, but are at its beating heart.
Using research skills honed in her work as one of our foremost historical novelists, Gregory trawled through court records to find highway women, beggars and shepherdesses, through newspapers and diaries to find murderers and brides, housewives and pirates, female husbands and hermits. The ‘normal women’ you will meet in her pages went to war, ploughed the fields, campaigned, wrote, and loved. They rode in jousts, flew Spitfires, issued their own currency and built ships, corn mills and houses as part of their everyday lives They committed crimes, or treason, worshipped many gods, cooked and nursed, invented things and rioted. A lot. They built our society to be as diverse and varied as the women themselves. They are there in the archives – if you look – and they made our history.
‘You’ll lose count of the number of things you learn about women and their skewed place in history as you read Philippa Gregory’s stunning Normal Women … the book reframes the past … an essential read’ INDEPENDENT, FIVE-STAR REVIEW
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Legal Secretary Notebook: Lined Blank Notebook Journal, an Appreciation Thank You and Funny Gift for Legal Secretary to Write in
A Great Gift for Legal Secretary!This notebook/journal makes a memorable gift for Legal Secretary. This is the perfect way to express your gratitude to the best Legal Secretary ever. This is a perfect notebook for journaling, taking notes, writing and brainstorming, organizing.
Features:
- 6”x9”, perfect size for your backpack, desk, school, home or work.
- 120 pages of high quality paper.
- Premium matte cover design
- It can be used as a journal, notebook, diary, planner or just a composition book for school and work.
- Perfect for gel pen, ink or pencils.
- It will make a great gift for any special occasion: Christmas, Secret Santa, Birthday, Graduation, Retirement, Appreciation, etc.
Your friends will appreciate this thoughtful notebook/journal.
Get it today as a gift for yourself or your loved ones!
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BLM Coloring Book: An Empowering Black Lives Matters, Motivational and Inspirational Quotes Colouring book, Promoting Positive Sayings, Tolerance, … | 35 Intricate Destressing…
#1 Gift For Anyone Who Stands Against Racism
Help spread awareness by gifting this Antiracist Coloring book with Motivational Quotes, to your near and dear ones.
You will find within this book, 35 beautiful illustrations ranging from simple to complex, you can choose a quick, calm-down coloring session, or a more time-intensive session.
This Anti-racism coloring book gives every voiceless person a platform full of high-quality images, powerful quotes, sayings, and empowering messages.
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For the coloring section, each page is one-sided, so you can color each arrangement without worrying about the bleed-through on the other side. You can also cut out and keep for print if you feel so inclined, the choice is yours! Don’t forget your gold gel pen!
Details
- High quality pure white paper
- Premium gloss finish cover design
- Printed single-sided on bright white paper
- Perfect for all coloring mediums
- Large format 8.5″ x 11.78″ pages
- Good paper quality for display and using a wide variety of coloring media.
We have lots of other great Coloring Books and journals, so be sure to check out our other listings by clicking on the”Skull Crafts Publication” link just below the title of this activity book.
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I’m A Sign Language Teacher – Nothing Scares Me | ASL Teacher’s Notebook: ASL Funny | Sign Language Teacher Gifts | ASL Teacher Book | Teacher Wishlist | ASL Classroom | ASL…
♥♥ Perfect gift for a sign language teacher ♥♥
About this notebook:
- Large 8.5×11 lined composition notebook
- 154 pages or 77 sheets
- Double-sided, wide ruled – 30 lines per page
- The margin on the left-hand side
- Soft matte cover
A teacher will always use a notebook and this makes for a great gift for Teacher appreciation week,
- New Teachers
- Student Teachers,
- Retiring Teachers
- Teacher end of the school year gifts
- Teacher thank you gifts
- New semester gifts
- And many, many more….
★★ Get this for yourself or your favourite teachers – Click the BUY button now ★★
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Chinese: An Essential Grammar (Routledge Essential Grammars)
This new edition of Chinese: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date and concise reference guide to modern Chinese (Mandarin) grammar.
Refreshingly jargon free, it presents an accessible description of the language, focusing on the real patterns of use today. This Grammar aims to serve as a reference source for the learner and user of Chinese, irrespective of level, setting out the complexities of the language in short, readable sections.
Features include:
- A new chapter on paragraph development
- Chinese characters, as well as the pinyin romanization, alongside all examples
- Literal and colloquial translations in English to illustrate language points
- detailed contents list and index for easy access to information
- A glossary of grammatical terms
It is ideal either for independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.
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A Sister’s Shame: Two Little Girls Trapped in a Cycle of Abuse and Neglect (A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story)
A heartbreaking, powerful true story from Sunday Times bestseller, Maggie Hartley, Britain’s most-loved foster carer. Perfect for fans of Cathy Glass and Casey Watson.
Foster carer Maggie Hartley is used to all manner of children arriving on her doorstep, but nothing can prepare her for sisters Billy and Bo when they arrive at her home. It is clear from the moment she sets eyes on them four-year-old Bo and seven-year-old Billy have clearly been subjected to unimaginable neglect, and it takes all of Maggie’s skills as a foster carer to try to connect with the volatile little girls, who seem far younger than their years.
Over time, the little girls slowly emerge from their shells, and Maggie begins the difficult task of trying to gain their trust. But as time goes on, it becomes clear that there is something much darker going on, something that will call into question everything Maggie has ever learned in all her years as a foster carer…
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Wedding Planner: The Ultimate Wedding Planner. Essential Tools to Plan the Perfect Wedding, Journal, Scheduling, Organizing, Supplier, Budget Planner, Checklists, Worksheets
Wedding Planner Book and Organizers
Wedding Planner | Wedding Budget | Wedding Checklist | Wedding Timeline Template | Wedding Schedule Planner | Keepsake Wedding Book
Arranging your fantasy or dream wedding has never been simpler. To make arranging your wedding both manageable and enjoyable, utilize this wedding organizer to enable you to design the day you had always wanted. Here are a couple of steps that are useful in arranging an awesome wedding in such a brief timeframe. Wedding Planner on a budgetThis Wedding Planner Book include a wedding planner checklist and agenda, comprehensive timeline, wedding budget tracker, menu planner DETAILS:
– Wedding supplier contact
* Caterer
* Ceremony venue
* Wedding planner
* Reception venue
* Cake baker
* Rehearsal dinner venue
* Makeup artist
* Hair stylist
* Dress designer / Dress shop
* Officiant
* Hotel for out of town guests
* Ceremony venue
* Photographer
* Videographer
* Rental company
* DJ / band
* Stationery designer
* Transportation
* Florist
* Welcome party venue– Detail planner organizer for Wedding : Rehearsal Dinner.
* Bride and Groom Information
* Wedding Checklist
* Wedding Budget
* Wedding Guest List
* Suppliers’ Address Book
* Guest List and Address Book
* Wedding Photos Plan
* Wedding Day Checklist– Planning schedule calendars with Yearly, monthly, weekly and daily schedule for your celebration day.
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At Lady Molly’s (Dance to the Music of Time Book 4)
‘He is, as Proust was before him, the great literary chronicler of his culture in his time.’ GUARDIAN
‘A Dance to the Music of Time’ is universally acknowledged as one of the great works of English literature. Reissued now in this definitive edition, it stands ready to delight and entrance a new generation of readers.
In this fourth volume, Nick Jenkins has settled comfortably into the world of art, culture and society as a London scriptwriter. When invited by a friend to spend the weekend in the country, he becomes acquainted with Isobel Tolland, the youngest sister of a large aristocratic family, and immediately decides they are destined to marry.
Meanwhile, rumours are circulating around Nick’s old friend Widmerpool’s engagement during a gathering at Lady Molly’s. As the roaring twenties fade into the austerity of the thirties, Nick and his friends face love and heartbreak as life’s dance continues to play out.
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BSL Learner: Class Tracker/Planner for BSL learners with additional Mind Map pages
British Sign Language (BSL) is a rich and varied language and the first language of over 85,000 people in this country.
As a BSL learner I designed this book to allow me to easily track what I’m learning in class and support my home practising.
This 6″ x 9″ book has 52 individual class pages with space to track:
- New vocabulary/signs (handy for particular signs to practice that week)
- Key Themes/Topics. This area could be used for writing down exam themes, handshape information, grammar points etc
- Notes/Feedback. Track feedback your tutor gives you in class or note additional points you want to remember.
- Daily Tracker. 7 checkboxes to mark off how many days you’ve practised that week.
Following the individual class pages are 9 double page spreads with a Mind-Map page on one side and a Blank Dot-Grid page on the other.
Mind Maps are an excellent way to drill down into a particular theme or topic, detail the vocabulary you know/need to know in a particular area (eg Weather, Food, Holidays etc) or plan out conversations/presentations. Each Mind-Map page consists of:
- 1 Key Theme box
- 6 Category boxes
- 16 Sub-Category boxes
- 8 blank lines for expanding on your mind map
A great gift for a BSL learner.
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