• The Theory of Gambling and Statistical Logic

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    Early in his rise to enlightenment, man invented a concept that has since been variously viewed as a vice, a crime, a business, a pleasure, a type of magic, a disease, a folly, a weakness, a form of sexual substitution, an expression of the human instinct. He invented gambling. Recent advances in the field, particularly Parrondo’s paradox, have triggered a surge of interest in the statistical and mathematical theory behind gambling. This interest was acknowledge in the motion picture, ’21’ inspired by the true story of the MIT students who mastered the art of card counting to reap millions from the Vegas casinos. Richard Epstein’s classic book on gambling and its mathematical analysis covers the full range of games from penny matching to blackjack, from Tic-Tac-Toe to the stock market (including Edward Thorp’s warrant-hedging analysis). He even considers whether statistical inference can shed light on the study of paranormal phenomena. Epstein is witty and insightful, a pleasure to dip into and read and rewarding to study. The book is written at a fairly sophisticated mathematical level; this is not ‘Gambling for Dummies’ or ‘How To Beat The Odds Without Really Trying’ A background in upper-level undergraduate mathematics is helpful for understanding this work.

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  • Learn Quantum Computing with Python and IBM Quantum Experience: A hands-on introduction to quantum computing and writing your own quantum programs with Python

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    A step-by-step guide to learning the implementation and associated methodologies in quantum computing with the help of the IBM Quantum Experience, Qiskit, and Python that will have you up and running and productive in no time

    Key Features

    • Determine the difference between classical computers and quantum computers
    • Understand the quantum computational principles such as superposition and entanglement and how they are leveraged on IBM Quantum Experience systems
    • Run your own quantum experiments and applications by integrating with Qiskit

    Book Description

    IBM Quantum Experience is a platform that enables developers to learn the basics of quantum computing by allowing them to run experiments on a quantum computing simulator and a real quantum computer. This book will explain the basic principles of quantum mechanics, the principles involved in quantum computing, and the implementation of quantum algorithms and experiments on IBM’s quantum processors.

    You will start working with simple programs that illustrate quantum computing principles and slowly work your way up to more complex programs and algorithms that leverage quantum computing. As you build on your knowledge, you’ll understand the functionality of IBM Quantum Experience and the various resources it offers. Furthermore, you’ll not only learn the differences between the various quantum computers but also the various simulators available. Later, you’ll explore the basics of quantum computing, quantum volume, and a few basic algorithms, all while optimally using the resources available on IBM Quantum Experience.

    By the end of this book, you’ll learn how to build quantum programs on your own and have gained practical quantum computing skills that you can apply to your business.

    What you will learn

    • Explore quantum computational principles such as superposition and quantum entanglement
    • Become familiar with the contents and layout of the IBM Quantum Experience
    • Understand quantum gates and how they operate on qubits
    • Discover the quantum information science kit and its elements such as Terra and Aer
    • Get to grips with quantum algorithms such as Bell State, Deutsch-Jozsa, Grover’s algorithm, and Shor’s algorithm
    • How to create and visualize a quantum circuit

    Who this book is for

    This book is for Python developers who are looking to learn quantum computing and put their knowledge to use in practical situations with the help of IBM Quantum Experience. Some background in computer science and high-school-level physics and math is required.

    Table of Contents

    1. The Dashboard-Exploring the IBM Quantum Experience
    2. Circuit Composer – Creating a Quantum Circuit
    3. Creating Quantum Circuits using Quantum Lab Notebooks
    4. Understanding Basic Quantum Computing Principles
    5. Understanding the Quantum Bits (Qubit)
    6. Understanding Quantum Logic Gates
    7. Introducing Qiskit and its Elements
    8. Programming with Qiskit Terra
    9. Monitoring and Optimizing Quantum Circuits
    10. Executing Circuits Using Qiskit Aer
    11. Mitigating Quantum Errors Using Ignis
    12. Learning about Qiskit Aqua
    13. Understanding Quantum Algorithms
    14. Applying Quantum Algorithms
    15. Appendix

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  • Quantum Computing since Democritus

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    Written by noted quantum computing theorist Scott Aaronson, this book takes readers on a tour through some of the deepest ideas of maths, computer science and physics. Full of insights, arguments and philosophical perspectives, the book covers an amazing array of topics. Beginning in antiquity with Democritus, it progresses through logic and set theory, computability and complexity theory, quantum computing, cryptography, the information content of quantum states and the interpretation of quantum mechanics. There are also extended discussions about time travel, Newcomb’s Paradox, the anthropic principle and the views of Roger Penrose. Aaronson’s informal style makes this fascinating book accessible to readers with scientific backgrounds, as well as students and researchers working in physics, computer science, mathematics and philosophy.

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  • Writing Law Dissertations: An Introduction and Guide to the Conduct of Legal Research

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    Covers legal dissertation level research showing how to do it – planning, identifying key issues, adopting appropriate research methods, time management and managing one’s supervision.

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  • Language Signs and Calming Signals of Horses: Recognition and Application

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    This practical book helps you interpret and connect the physical signals that horses display in response to their environment. These signals are evident in the everyday actions, gestures and attitudes that horses communicate to each other, but are often so subtle that they can go unnoticed by humans. This book aims to rectify that, offering horse lovers and equine professionals an opportunity to gain a unique insight into their ‘horse’s world’.

    Key features:

    • includes detailed description of language signs of domestic horses, with a special emphasis on calming signals
    • includes 275 pictures to visualize various language signs, calming signals, behaviour sequences and facial features
    • presents communication ladders to show how a horse responds to incentives in his environment, and what signals he uses at certain moments
    • contains tips on the use of the communication ladders and calming signals to improve the socialisation, training and wellbeing of your horse
    • considers equine psychological stress from an environmental perspective, providing a valuable alternative to the current common clinical perspective.

    After reading this book you will be more astute in spotting calming signals, displacement activities, stress signals and distance-increasing signals, and better able to see which stimuli your horse can handle and which he cannot. This means you will know what to do to calm your horse before his stress rises to an unmanageable level. Language Signs and Calming Signals of Horses is both fascinating and important reading for any equine veterinary practitioner, student or nurse, as well as horse owners and trainers.

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  • Accounting in a Nutshell: Accounting for the non-specialist (CIMA Professional Handbook)

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    Designed primarily for middle and junior management who deal with financial information without really understanding the content; students who are studying accounting as a non-specialist subject, for example on a business studies or engineering course. The book serves as a basic reference to be used throughout the course. It will also be particularly helpful in providing the basic grounding that is required before moving on to the more technical and in-depth study of the subject that may be required on some courses. Students who are embarking on a course of study to become a professional accountant will also find this book of major benefit. In addition to revisions through out, a new new chapter ‘Making long-term investment decisions’ covering capital investment decisions, extends and rounds out the final part of the book: using Financial Information to Manage a Business. The chapter deals with the investment appraisal process and covers the main investment appraisal techniques from the point of view of a non-specialist: payback periods, accounting rate of return and discounted cash flow methods are just some of the new topics covered. The focus will be on the level of understanding that a non-specialist requires in the work place as such, in keeping with the rest of the book, the chapter includes practical examples and exercises to enhance the reader’s understanding.

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  • Fundamentals of Pharmacology: For Nursing and Healthcare Students

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    All registered nurses must have a thorough understanding and a strong knowledge of pharmacology, medicines administration, and the ability to recognise and react to the effects of medicines. Fundamentals of Pharmacology helps nursing and healthcare students develop the skills and confidence required to apply the fundamental principles of pharmacology and to offer safe, competent and compassionate care. Concentrating on the medicines that students are most likely to encounter in real-world practice, this textbook provides concise coverage of pharmacology, essential medicines management principles, legal and ethical issues, drug formulations, analgesics, immunisations, and much more. 

    Clinically focused chapters feature defined learning outcomes, multiple-choice questions, practical examples, and full-colour illustrations to aid readers’ comprehension of the complexities of pharmacology and care provision. The book utilises a straightforward, student-friendly approach to present ‘must-have’ information, with contributions from experienced clinicians and academics.  

    • Describes how to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides 
    • Stresses the role and importance of compassionate care throughout 
    • Contains a full range of pedagogical tools which enhance learning and recall 
    • Aligns with current NMC Standards and Proficiencies for Registered Nurses and Nursing Associates 
    • Supplemented and supported by a wealth of online extras and resources  

    Fundamentals of Pharmacology is essential reading for all nursing students, trainee nursing associates, post-registration nurses taking ‘nurse prescribing’ or ‘non-medical prescribing’ modules, and newly qualified nurses and nursing associates looking to better understand pharmacology. 

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  • Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing Practice

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    The essential guide to anatomy and physiology for nursing students.

    The new edition of Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing Practice brings together text, video, full-colour illustrations, interactive activities, and more, to provide nursing students with a comprehensive introduction to understanding the healthy functioning of the human body. This second edition has been thoroughly updated and includes new videos, improved online support, revised learning activities, and clear explanations that will help nursing students feel confident when learning anatomy and physiology for the first time.

    Key Features:

    • Students can use their phone or tablet to scan QR codes throughout the book and instantly watch informative animations, mini-tutorials, and other useful videos.
    • Introduces all the essential anatomy and physiology information in a carefully structured way, helping students to steadily build their knowledge and successfully apply it to nursing practice.
    • All content is based around the person-centred nursing framework and a fictional family is used throughout to demonstrate how the biology applies to real people, helping students to apply the A&P knowledge directly to real-life nursing situations.
    • Supported by new and improved online teaching and learning resources, including a teaching guide to the resources, a fully revised testbank, over 250 downloadable figures from the book, and a host of student resources such as multiple-choice questions and over 800 glossary flashcards to help aid revision.

    Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing Practice is essential reading for all nursing students and nursing associate students learning anatomy and physiology for the first time.

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  • Essentials of Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice

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    GIVING NURSES THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY KNOWLEDGE TO THRIVE IN MODERN PRACTICE

    Combining all the benefits of traditional textbook learning with additional videos and online resources that take you further.

    Using the person-centred practice framework as its guiding principle, the book explores the scientific principles that underpin health, illness and the main causes of disease. It covers specific disorders, including a new section on the pathology of Covid-19, and applies theory to practice throughout.

    Key features: 

    • See and learn: over 100 integrated video links providing insights and short explanations 
    • Full-colour diagrams and figures: all chapters supported by colourful, reader-friendly illustrations.
    • Person-centred bioscience: a fictional family woven through the book encourages students to think holistically about pathophysiology and consider the lived-experiences of different conditions and illnesses.
    • Online resources: access to online materials for lecturers and students, including multiple choice questions, video links, flashcards, a lecturer test bank, image bank and a media teaching guide.

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  • Nursing Research: An Introduction

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    This book answers all your students’ questions on the nursing research process. Restructured to follow their progress from being a novice nurse researcher to an experienced one, it gives them the knowledge to understand evidence-based practice and critical appraisal and to succeed in their own projects. Key features of the book are:

    • Updated practical coverage of key methods such as conducting a survey and a section on the Research Excellence Framework
    • International research examples in action
    • Reflective exercises
    • a A companion website including access to journal articles and flashcards.

    It is essential reading for nursing undergraduates, postgraduates and all new researchers.

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  • Levison’s Textbook for Dental Nurses, 12th Edition

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    A fully updated edition of the best-selling textbook for students studying for their dental nurse qualification

    Levison’s Textbook for Dental Nurses continues to be an indispensable resource written specifically for those undertaking the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing. This new edition provides in-depth coverage in many areas, such as the structure of the dental profession; an update of the current, available NHS dental services; information on extended duties for dental nurses; legal and ethical issues; health and safety including COSHH and waste disposal legislation updates; general anatomy and physiology; and medical emergencies.

    • New edition of a classic textbook, fully in line with the most recent developments in dental nursing practice and education
    • Caters especially for the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing
    • Outlines the latest GDC standards for dental nurses
    • Key Learning Points in every chapter to help readers master essential information

    Packed with illustrations and diagrams to assist with aiding comprehension, this student-friendly text is ideal for dental nurses studying for the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing. It will also be of great benefit to dental nurses studying for the City & Guilds Diploma in Dental Nursing, Level 3.

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  • Fundamentals of Person-Centred Healthcare Practice: A Guide for Healthcare Students

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    Fundamentals of Person-Centred Healthcare Practice presents evidence-based perspectives on a broad range of approaches to person-centred practice in healthcare. Featuring contributions from internationally recognised experts in the field, this valuable textbook helps students and staff across healthcare disciplines understand the essential concepts of person-centred practice in various health-related contexts. Using the Person-centred Practice Framework―an innovative theoretical model based on more than two decades of research and practice―students develop a strong understanding of the different components of person-centredness, their connections and interactions, and how they can be implemented to promote positive healthcare experiences for care providers, service-users, and families.

    Recognising the dynamic and complex nature of person-centredness, the text emphasises the importance of a common language and a shared understanding of person-centred practice in all areas of healthcare, from hospital and social care systems, to mental health, learning disability, and rehabilitation services. This practical and insightful introduction to the subject:

    • Provides engaging, student-friendly coverage of the central principles and practice of person-centredness within a multi-professional and interdisciplinary context
    • Features cases and examples of person-centred practice in curricula worldwide
    • Includes activities designed to support person-centred practitioner development
    • Discusses the future of person-centred facilitation, learning and practice
    • Offers real-world guidance on providing a holistic approach to developing person-centred relationships that facilitate meaningful connections with others

    Fundamentals of Person-Centred Healthcare Practice is an indispensable resource for nursing and allied health professionals, and an important reference work for educators, facilitators, supervisors and healthcare practitioners.

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  • Subterranean Cities: The World beneath Paris and London, 1800–1945

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    The underground has been a dominant image of modern life since the late eighteenth century. A site of crisis, fascination, and hidden truth, the underground is a space at once more immediate and more threatening than the ordinary world above. In Subterranean Cities, David L. Pike explores the representation of underground space in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, a period during which technology and heavy industry transformed urban life.The metropolis had long been considered a moral underworld of iniquity and dissolution. As the complex drainage systems, underground railways, utility tunnels, and storage vaults of the modern cityscape superseded the countryside of caverns and mines as the principal location of actual subterranean spaces, ancient and modern converged in a mythic space that was nevertheless rooted in the everyday life of the contemporary city. Writers and artists from Felix Nadar and Charles Baudelaire to Charles Dickens and Alice Meynell, Gustave Doré and Victor Hugo, George Gissing and Emile Zola, and Jules Verne and H. G. Wells integrated images of the urban underworld into their portrayals of the anatomy of modern society. Illustrated with photographs, movie stills, prints, engravings, paintings, cartoons, maps, and drawings of actual and imagined urban spaces, Subterranean Cities documents the emergence of a novel space in the subterranean obsessions and anxieties within nineteenth-century urban culture. Chapters on the subways, sewers, and cemeteries of Paris and London provide a detailed analysis of these competing centers of urban modernity. A concluding chapter considers the enduring influence of these spaces on urban culture at the turn of the twenty-first century.

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  • Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine (Oxford Medical Handbooks)

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    Now in its tenth edition, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine has been fully revised, with five new authors on the writing team bringing content fresh from the bedside.

    Space has been breathed into the design, with more core material at your fingertips in quick-reference lists and flow diagrams, and key references have been honed to the most up-to-date and relevant. Each page has been updated to reflect the latest changes in practice and best management, and the chapters on gastroenterology, history and examination, infectious disease, neurology, and radiology have been extensively revised.

    Unique among medical texts, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine is a complete and concise guide to the core areas of medicine that also encourages thinking about the world from the patient’s perspective, offering a holistic, patient-centred approach.

    Loved and trusted by millions for over three decades, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine continues to be a truly indispensable companion for the practice of modern medicine.

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  • Cars of France

    “Cars of France” is an extensive guide to many of the classic French cars of the 20th century. This book takes you on a journey through the rich history and heritage of iconic vehicles made by Andre Citroen, Peugeot, Renault, Simca and others.

    Each chapter focuses on a different make and model, exploring the unique design and technical aspects of these timeless vehicles, as well as the stories behind them. From the innovative designs of Andre Citroen to the enduring legacy of Peugeot, this book showcases the best of French car-making from the 20th century.

    The book includes articles on two well-known, modern-day, YouTubers in Ian Seabrook of ‘HubNut’ and Seppo Washuus of ‘Seaside Garage’ in Denmark.

    Whether you’re a classic car enthusiast or simply appreciate the elegance and style of French cars, “Cars of France” is a must-read that will leave you inspired and in awe of these iconic vehicles. Get ready to take a ride through the world of classic French cars!

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  • BTEC National Computing Student Book (BTEC Nationals Computing 2016)

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    The Student Book and ActiveBook has clearly laid out pages with a range of supportive features to aid learning and teaching:

    • Getting to know your unit sections ensure learners understand the grading criteria and unit requirements.

    • Getting ready for Assessment sections focus on preparation for external assessment with guidance for learners on what to expect. Hints and tips will help them prepare for assessment and sample answers are provided for a range of question types including, short and long answer questions, all with a supporting commentary. Learners can also prepare for internal assessment using this feature. A case study of a learner completing the internal assessment for that unit covering ‘How I got started’, ‘How I brought it all together’ and ‘What I got from the experience’.

    • Pause Point features provide opportunities for learners to self-evaluate their learning at regular intervals. Each Pause Point point feature gives learners a Hint or Extend option to either revisit and reinforce the topic or encourage independent research or further study skills.

    • Case Study and Theory into Practice features enable development of problem-solving skills and place the theory into real life situations learners could encounter.

    • Assessment Activity/Practice features provide scaffolded assessment practice activities that help prepare learners for formative assessment. Within each assessment practice activity, a Plan, Do and Review section encourages supports learners’ formative assessment by to making sure they fully understand what they are being asked to do, what their goals are and how to evaluate the task and consider how they could improve.

    • Dedicated Think Future pages provide case studies from the industry, with a focus on aspects of skills development that can be put into practice in a real work environment and further study.

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  • AQA A-level Law for Year 1/AS

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    Exam Board: AQA
    Level: AS/A-level
    Subject: Law
    First Teaching: September 2017
    First Exam: June 2018

    This title has been approved by AQA

    Accurately cover the breadth of content in the new 2017 AQA A-level specification with this textbook written by leading Law authors, Jacqueline Martin and Nicholas Price.

    This engaging and accessible textbook provides coverage of the new AQA A-level Law specification and features authoritative and up-to-date material on the important changes to the law.

    – Book 1 covers all mandatory units for AS-level and for year 1 of a two-year course.
    – Important, up-to-date and interesting cases and scenarios highlight key points.
    – Discussion and activity tasks increase your understanding of more difficult concepts.
    – Practice questions and ‘check your understanding’ questions to help your students prepare for their exams.

    Authors:
    – Jacqueline Martin LLM has ten years’ experience as a practising barrister and has taught law at all levels.
    – Nicholas Price is an experienced teacher of Law and an A-Level Law textbook author.

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  • Research Methods in Law

    Explaining in clear terms some of the main methodological approaches to legal research, the chapters in this edited collection are written by specialists in their fields, researching in a variety of jurisdictions.

    Covering a range of topics from Feminist Approaches to Law and Economics, each contributor addresses the topic of ‘lay decision makers in the legal system’ from their particular methodological perspective, explaining how they would approach the issue and discussing the suitability of their particular method. This focus on one main topic allows the reader to draw comparisons between methods with relative ease.

    The broad range of contributors makes Research Methods in Law well suited to an international audience, and it is ideal reading for PhD students in law, undergraduate dissertation students in law, LL.M Research students and early year researchers.

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    Research Methods in Law

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  • The Last of the Windjammers: v. 2

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    The second volume embraces the period 1888-1928, forty hard years for the Windjammer. Mr. Lubbock’s virile pen draws wonderful word-pictures of the Last Boom in Sail · The Limejuicers of 1888-89 · The Carriers of the Nineties · The Square Riggers of the Twent eth Century, and so on. He has something to say on the Art of Handling Sail, the unique City of Hankow, Monster Sailing Ships, the capsizing of the Lodore and Blairmore, the naming of Masts, Law’s “Shires”, queer rigs, the wonderful Lancing, the Ports of the World, Weir’s “Banks”, Lost Arts of the Seaman, Clink’s Slowcoaches Shire Line, Captains, the “Glens”, German, Argentine, Norwegian, French, Belgian, Finnish and Danish Training Ships, The Reef Topsail Voice, and so on.

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  • Elemental Magic: The Art of Special Effects Animation

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    Create amazing animated effects such as fiery blazes, rippling water, and magical transformations. Animation guru Joseph Gilland breaks down the world of special effects animation with clear step-by-step diagrams and explanations on how to create the amazing and compelling images you see on the big screen. ‘Elemental Magic’ is jam-packed with rich, original illustrations from the author himself which help explain and illuminate the technique, philosophy, and approach behind classical hand drawn animated effects and how to apply these skills to your digital projects.

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  • My Kind of Food and Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Home Cooking 2 Books Bundle Collection – Recipes I Love to Cook at Home

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    My Kind of Food and Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Home Cooking 2 Books Bundle Collection – Recipes I Love to Cook at Home. Description:- My Kind of Food: Recipes I Love to Cook at Home My Kind of Food is a very personal book from John Torode, full of the food that he loves to cook and eat, recipes that he makes away from the cameras and professional kitchens. In John’s words: ‘My world as I know it started with my Nanna’s roasting tin, a chicken and a wooden spoon. The food she cooked was always simple, but delicious. Her cauliflower cheese was awesome, her caramel slice wonderful and I am still searching for a recipe to make her apple tea cake. So life started simply for me. Since then I have cooked in professional kitchens, run my own restaurants and done a lot of telly. Some of you may have eaten in my restaurants, some may have seen me on MasterChef, but I guess that not many of you know what I really cook for myself and my friends and family. This book is about how I cook at home and the chapters reflect me and the things in life I love – how I eat and how I cook. Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Home Cooking ‘My rules are simple. Home cooking has to be easy. It got to be fast. It’s got to be delicious. If you think you can’t cook amazing food at home, think again. I’m going to prove that however busy you are it’s still possible to cook stunning food. These are the only recipes you’ll ever need.’ GORDON RAMSAY Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Home Cooking is a collection of over 120 delicious new recipes that are infused with Gordon’s expertise and skill gleaned from his years in professional kitchens. Divided into chapters to see you through the whole day from weekday breakfasts through to Saturday night dinners, the book is all about the pleasure of cooking and sharing the very best home-cooked food with family and friends.

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  • Mary McCartney. Feeding Creativity

    Mary McCartney is a photographer, filmmaker, TV cook and author. In Feeding Creativity she blends her passions for food and photography, cooking 60 of her favourite recipes for friends, family, musicians, actors, artists and visionaries. Mary makes each a specially prepared dish, which they eat together at their home or studio. Here, she shares her photographs, recipes, and anecdotes from those culinary encounters.Mary caters for every eating occasion on her culinary voyage, from enjoying sheet pan pancakes with Cameron Diaz for breakfast to sharing globe artichoke appetisers with HAIM. She prepares an onion, pea, and spinach tart for lunch at David Hockney’s LA studio and savours smokey dogs at home with Woody Harrelson. She meets Nile Rodgers at Abbey Road Studios with a roasted and toasted salad, makes a rainbow sprinkle cake for afternoon tea with Jeff Koons, and much more.Feeding Creativity is a toast to easy and delicious plant-based food and a celebration of culinary conviviality.

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  • Hung Liu: Portraits of Promised Lands

    A major survey of contemporary artist Hung Liu, whose layered portraits explore history and memory through the stories of marginalized figures

    Hung Liu: Portraits of Promised Lands presents the stunning work of this contemporary Chinese American artist. Liu (1948–2021) blends painting and photography to offer new frameworks for understanding portraiture in relation to time, memory, and history. Often working from photographs, she uses portraiture to elevate overlooked subjects, amplifying the stories of those who have historically been invisible or unheard. This richly illustrated book examines six decades of Liu’s painting, photography, and drawing. Author Dorothy Moss illuminates the importance of family photographs in Liu’s work; Nancy Lim examines the origins of Liu’s artistic practice; Lucy R. Lippard explores issues of identity and multiculturalism; and Elizabeth Partridge focuses on Liu’s recent series based on Dorothea Lange’s Depression-era photographs. Philip Tinari, along with artists Amy Sherald and Carrie Mae Weems, among others, conveys Liu’s impact on contemporary art. Having lived through war, political revolution, exile, and displacement, Liu paints a complex picture of an Asian Pacific American experience. Her portraits speak powerfully to those seeking a better life, in the United States and elsewhere.

    Published in association with the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC

    Exhibition Schedule:

    National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
    (August 27, 2021–May 29, 2022)

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  • Pinewood: The Story of an Iconic Studio

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    For eighty years, Pinewood Studios has made dreams a reality. Billions of people across the globe, of all ages, from all walks of life have read six words on cinema or television screens: ‘Made at Pinewood Studios, London, England’. From hosting super spies and superheroes, Pinewood has been home to a galaxy far, far away, helping create the movies that have made audiences laugh and cry in equal measure. Some of the most glittering careers on both sides of the camera have been launched behind the iconic gates of Pinewood.

    From James Bond to Star Wars, the modern age of Marvel and the re-imagining of the Disney classics, Pinewood Studios and Shepperton Studios have played host to the greatest and most cherished movies of all time. Complete with many exclusive behind-the-scenes images from those classic movies, this beautiful new book offers insight, anecdotes and interviews with some of the producers, directors and acting talent who have worked at the studios, including Ridley Scott, Barbara Broccoli, Tim Burton and Sir Roger Moore.

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  • Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Barrels and The Mastaba 1958–2018

    In 2018, London’s Hyde Park was home to Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s latest installation: The Mastaba (Project for London, Hyde Park, Serpentine Lake). The temporary sculpture took cues from mastabas of the first urban civilizations of Mesopotamia, which were mud benches with two vertical sides, two slanted sides, and a flat top. Towering at 20 meters high, its 600 metric tons anchored to the Serpentine Lake, this waterborne project gathered 7,506 painted oil barrels to create a floating mosaic of red, white, blue, and mauve.

    The most ambitious of Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s barrel works to date, The London Mastaba is a precursor to the duo’s work in progress The Mastaba (Project for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates). First conceived in 1977, The Mastaba for Abu Dhabi, if realized, would be Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s greatest achievement and only permanent large-scale work. Situated in the desert and made of 410,000 multicolored barrels, the 150-meter-high sculpture would be the largest in the world, rising higher than the Great Pyramid of Giza.

    Designed by Lorenza Giovanelli and Christo, this book gathers drawings, collages, technical data, scale models―many published for the first time―and photographs by Wolfgang Volz to trace Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s 60-year history of barrel artworks.

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  • OET Trainer Nursing  Student’s Book with Answers with Audio and eBook (Oet Course)

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    This book is perfect for OET Nursing preparation, whether you are studying by yourself or in a class. It includes six authentic practice tests covering the four papers: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The first two tests are ‘guided tests’ with tips, advice and training activities to help build confidence and develop strategies for success. The book includes a code which gives access to digital resources online: an eBook version of the printed book, audio for listening activities, audio transcripts and answer keys with explanations. Audio can also be accessed quickly and easily from QR codes in the printed book.

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  • The History and Politics of Star Wars: Death Stars and Democracy (Routledge Studies in Modern History)

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    This book provides the first detailed and comprehensive examination of all the materials making up the Star Wars franchise relating to the portrayal and representation of real-world history and politics.

    Drawing on a variety of sources, including films, published interviews with directors and actors, novels, comics, and computer games, this volume explores the ways in which historical and contemporary events have been repurposed within Star Wars. It focuses on key themes such as fascism and the Galactic Empire, the failures of democracy, the portrayal of warfare, the morality of the Jedi, and the representations of sex, gender, and race. Through these themes, this study highlights the impacts of the fall of the Soviet Union, the War on Terror, and the failures of the United Nations upon the ‘galaxy far, far away’. By analysing and understanding these events and their portrayal within Star Wars, it shows how the most popular media franchise in existence aims to speak about wider contemporary events and issues.

    The History and Politics of Star Wars is useful for upper-level undergraduates, postgraduates, and scholars of a variety of disciplines such as transmedia studies, science fiction, cultural studies, and world history and politics in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

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  • Contract Law (Macmillan Law Masters)

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    A comprehensive and bestselling textbook on Contract Law that covers core areas such as the formation of a contract, what goes into a contract, how to enforce a contract and much more. The book takes a very practical approach to teaching Contract Law including real-world examples and Hot Topic discussion points, illustrating how Contract Law can interact with other aspects of the core curriculum such as Tort Law. This edition has been updated with important new developments in the field, such as on interpretation, and negotiating damages and an account of profits. New material includes: Rewritten section on interpretation in the light of decisions of the Supreme Court including Wood v Capita Insurance Services Ltd (2018) New section dealing with negotiating damages and an account of profits in the light of the decision of the Supreme Court in Morris-Garner v One Step (Support) Ltd (2018) Updated section on the rule in Foakes v Beer in light of the decision of the Supreme Court in Rock Advertising Ltd v MWB Business Exchange Centres Ltd (2018), albeit the Supreme Court found it unnecessary to resolve the point Other important new cases: include Swynson Ltd v Lowick Rose LLP (damages and third party losses) Goodlife Foods Ltd v Hall Fire Protection Ltd (exclusion clauses) First Tower Trustees Ltd v CDS (Superstores International) Ltd (the scope of section 3 of the Misrepresentation Act 167) and Ali v Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago (implied terms). Written by one of the leading authorities on the topic, this book retains a critical edge and a student-friendly focus. It is essential reading for all students taking undergraduate and GDL/CPE courses in contract law.

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  • English Legal System (Key Facts Key Cases)

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    Key Facts Key Cases: English Legal System will ensure you grasp the main concepts of your English Legal System module with ease. This book explains in concise and straightforward terms:

    • Discussion of the courts system, both civil and criminal;
    • Details of the tribunal system
    • The doctrine of precedent
    • Statutory interpretation
    • Personnel in the legal system, both professional and lay

    Key Facts Key Cases is the essential series for anyone studying law at LLB, postgraduate and conversion courses and professional courses such as ILEX. The series provides the simplest and most effective way to absorb and retain all of the material essential for passing your exams. Each chapter includes:

      • diagrams at the start of chapters to summarise key points
      • structured headings and numbered points to allow for clear recall of the essential points
      • charts and tables to break down more complex information

      Where relevant, chapters also contain a Key Cases section which provides the simplest and most effective way to absorb and memorise essential cases needed for exam success.

        • Essential and leading cases are explained
        • The style, layout and explanations are user friendly
        • Cases are broken down into key components by use of a clear system of symbols for quick and easy visual recognition

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      • Legal Foundations

        Legal Foundations provides a practical introduction to five subjects that are an intrinsic part of legal practice and which must be clearly understood by all practitioners: Revenue Law, Professional Conduct, EC Law, Human Rights and Probate and Administration. Worked examples illustrate how these topics are applied in practice.

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      • Honey Bee Pests and Diseases: A complete guide to prevention and management

        Honey Bee Pests and Diseases provides up-to-date information on the management of honey bee diseases found globally, not just in the U.S., Europe, or Australia. Of particular interest are the explanations of how pathogens affect honey bees. This facet of diseases is usually left out of honey bee disease books.

        Written in an easy to understand way, and richly illustrated with photographs and diagrams, chapters cover integrated pest management (IPM), epidemiology, viruses, brood diseases, mites, parasites, as well as other problems a colony might face.

        The book is largely based on the Ph.D. research of Dr. Robert Owen, who studied the effect of bee diseases in Australia and overseas with particular reference to Varroa. Both Prof. Jean-Pierre Scheerlinck and Prof. Mark Stevenson have extensive and well-recognized experience in honey bee research.

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      • Harry Potter: Gift Set Edition Christmas Cookbook and Apron: Plus Exclusive Apron

        Recreate the holiday magic of the wizarding world with Harry Potter: The Official Christmas Cookbook, filled with festive recipes worthy of a Great Hall feast and an exclusive apron packaged in a deluxe gift box.

        You’ll celebrate Christmas like Harry, Ron, and Hermione with over 50 recipes inspired by holiday celebrations in the Harry Potter films.

        Harry Potter: The Official Christmas Cookbook features full-color photography and step-by-step instructions. In a delightful gift set format, this hardback book comes with a high-quality apron, sized for an adult and adorned with a gold Yule Ball. Just the thing to help any Potter fan create magic in the kitchen.

        EXCLUSIVE APRON: Unavailable anywhere else, this high-quality, adjustable apron features a beautiful Harry Potter image and a handy pocket

        50+ RECIPES: Harry Potter: The Official Christmas Cookbook features recipes inspired by the holidays at the wizarding world

        BEAUTIFULLY BOXED: The cookbook and apron are presented in a beautiful box easy to wrap and give for birthdays, weddings, showers, or as a thoughtful gift for the Harry Potter fan anytime

        STUNNING IMAGES: Vibrant, full-color photos of the finished dishes help ensure success!

        COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Harry Potter: Feasts & Festivities and Harry Potter: The Official Christmas Cookbook Baking Gift Set (Cookbook stand) also available!

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      • Stanislavsky and Race: Questioning the “System” in the 21st Century

        Stanislavsky and Race is the first book to explore the role that Konstantin Stanislavsky’s “system” and its legacies can play in building, troubling and illuminating today’s anti-racist theatre practices.

        This collection of essays from leading figures in the field of actor training stands not only as a resource for a new area of academic enquiry, but also for students, actors, directors, teachers and academics who are engaged in making inclusive contemporary theatre. In seeking to dismantle the dogma that surrounds much actor training and replace it with a culturally competent approach that will benefit our entire community, the “system” is approached from a range of perspectives featuring the research, reflections and provocations of 20 different international artists interrogating Stanislavsky’s approach through the lens of race, place and identity.

        Stanislavsky and … is a series of multi-perspectival collections that bring the enduring legacy of Stanislavskian actor training into the spotlight of contemporary performance culture, making them ideal for students, teachers and scholars of acting, actor training and directing.

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      • A Frame for Life: The Designs of Studioilse

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        The renowned designer and style guru Ilse Crawford showcases her body of influential, holistic work for the first time, articulating her groundbreaking philosophies for design and living. Studioilse, the award-winning design studio founded by Ilse Crawford, bridges the worlds of interior design, architecture, and product design with the philosophy of putting the human being at the center. Fascinated by what drives us and makes us feel alive, Crawford says: When I look at making spaces, I don’t just look at the visual. I’m much more interested in the sensory thing, in thinking about it from the human context, the primal perspective, the thing that touches you. Featuring Studioilse’s work to date, from private residences to hotels, restaurants, and retail projects, this book illustrates the effectiveness of design grounded in human needs and desires. Layering materials and textures, combined with her understanding of human behavior, Crawford’s designs are sensual and accessible. A forerunner of the holistic design movement a decade ago, her humanistic approach has now become the norm. This volume illustrates why Crawford’s design philosophy is so seminal-her work has influenced not only a generation of Dutch and European designers, but also Americans due to her acclaimed Soho House New York. With new photography and essays by Crawford and design critic Edwin Heathcote, this inspirational volume is sure to be one of the most important design books of the year.

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      • Adobe After Effects: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features: 5

        Adobe After Effects: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features is your guide to editing and enhancing videos in Adobe After Effects. Whether you re animating text or objects, changing a scene s setting, or creating a 3D scene, After Effects is the tool for you and this book will teach you what you need to know. First, with a complete Course that includes a set of projects and lessons derived from video editor and Adobe Certified Instructor Ben Goldsmith, you will learn the procedures needed to use After Effects effectively and professionally. Dozens of exercises are included that can be applied to any videos you have in mind. Through step-by-step lessons, you ll be exposed to all of After Effects features in practical contexts and its best practices for optimal workflows. To complete the Course, we ll supply lesson documents and their assets to download, so you can work alongside the text. Then, for greater depth of knowledge and subsequent reference, you ll use the Compendium to uncover more of the how and why of After Effects. With each topic easy to access, you can find and explore all of Premiere Pro s key features and concepts in depth. With cross-references between the Course and Compendium, the two parts of the book complement each other perfectly. Best of all, when the lessons in the Course are done, the Compendium will continue to serve for months and years to come.

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      • Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers: The Art of Reflection -Histories Forsaken-

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        A gorgeous, oversized, full-color art book showcasing the artwork from the massively popular online video game Final Fantasy XIV.

        Delve into the breathtaking world of Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers in this deluxe volume featuring hundreds of beautiful illustrations of characters, environments, equipment, and more. Offering concept art, reference images, and messages from the artists, this book is a must-have not only for fans of the game but for any who appreciate top-tier game art.

        Includes an exclusive bonus code redeemable for a Wind-up Dulia-Chai minion!

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      • Pasta (New format): The Essential New Collection From the Master of Italian Cookery

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        At last, the ultimate book on pasta from the master of Italian cookery! Pasta’s huge variety of shapes, textures and flavours makes it the perfect basis for every kind of meal, from sophisticated dinner parties to simple suppers at home. In his exciting new book, Antonio Carluccio shares his love of Italy’s favourite food, providing innovative and exciting recipes for soups, main courses, salads and even desserts.

        To begin, clear and detailed instructions are given for making fresh pasta, opening up a whole new range of possibilities from making your own basic egg pasta to adding unusual colours and flavours like spinach and squid ink. Over 100 inspirational recipes for both fresh and dried pasta follow, ranging from the simple and traditional like Spaghetti Al Aglio, Olio E Peperoncino (with garlic, oil and chilli) and classics with a twist like Trofie al Pesto di Erbe e Noci (with walnut and herb pesto) to the truly unusual and luxurious, such as and Trullo di Zitoni (a deeply savoury baked lamb, herb and mushroom pasta pie). Also featured is a wealth of ideas for varying the basic recipe to produce numerous different dishes, according to taste and seasonal availability.

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      • Beyond the Primal Addiction: Food, Sex, Gambling, Internet, Shopping, and Work

        Written by experienced practitioners in the fields of addiction and psychoanalysis, and illustrated by a range of moving vignettes, this groundbreaking book examines the psychological foundations of addiction in the areas of food, sex, gambling, internet usage, shopping, and work.

        This book not only explores the roots of addictive behavior, explaining why popular treatment options such as the 12-Step Program often fail, it also provides insights for emotional resolution and strategies for behavioral change.

        Beyond the Primal Addiction seeks to understand rather than pathologize addictive behaviours, now so pervasive in contemporary societies. It will be essential reading for psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, and other mental health professionals, as well as their clients.

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      • On LEARNING PHOTOGRAPHY: A Complete Beginner’s Course on How to Use a Camera

        Bring the BEST beginner photography HOW-TO BOOK home—this classroom-style mirrorless or DSLR photography book is your ultimate learning partner for picture-perfect moments.

        Are you looking for a beginner photography book to help you finally learn how to use a digital camera? Are other basic digital photography books too basic? Do they all sound the same? Introducing On LEARNING PHOTOGRAPHY, the ultimate user guide and companion to learning photography for beginners.

        Crafted from over a decade of in-person hands-on teaching at Shutterbug Training in Columbus, Ohio, this user-friendly beginner photography book is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to master their camera. Whether you are a novice stuck in Auto mode or seeking to refine your skills, this real coursebook provides the essential groundwork for enhancing your photography and understanding confusing camera functions.

        Why On LEARNING PHOTOGRAPHY is the essential basic photography book for beginners:

        • Decades of Expertise: Benefit from a comprehensive course distilled from over 30 years behind a lens.
        • Simplified Concepts: Complex photo basics are demystified in accessible language.
        • Visual Clarity: Reinforce learning with vivid diagrams and illustrations.
        • Practical Assignments: Engaging tasks solidify your newfound knowledge.
        • Inspiring Examples: Over 160 images showcase techniques in action.
        • Time-Tested Wisdom: Gain insights that would otherwise take years to accumulate.

        “I wish I’d taken this class BEFORE our trip to Italy” or wherever.
        —Countless Students

        A comprehensive and approachable beginner photography book that teaches you how to:

        • Master Manual mode for precise control over your photos.
        • Conquer Aperture and Shutter Priority modes for dynamic results.
        • Craft dreamy, blurry backgrounds with depth-of-field mastery.
        • Freeze fast-paced action and capture silky motion.
        • Tackle challenging lighting scenarios with confidence.
        • Harness Autofocus and Manual focus for diverse subjects.
        • And so much more!

        Beautifully designed and illustrated, On LEARNING PHOTOGRAPHY is a complete roadmap to using a camera, breaking down complex concepts into manageable steps. Join the thousands of students who have transformed their skills with this not-too-basic photography book for beginners. Your essential companion awaits, ready to unlock your camera’s creative potential and help you capture share-worthy images. Grab your camera and embark on your photography journey TODAY!

        Introducing The Expressive Camera Series

        The Expressive Camera Series is a growing set of photography books for learning the technical and creative side of using a camera.

        But where’s Volume 1?

        The series takes an unconventional route in its release sequence. Despite being labeled as Volume 2, it’s the first of the series to make an appearance. As we step into 2024, both newcomers and photography enthusiasts can eagerly await the arrival of Volumes 1 and 3. Each subsequent release promises a blend of foundational principles, advanced techniques, and the artful philosophy of photography, ensuring a comprehensive and illuminating learning experience.

        Buy On LEARNING PHOTOGRAPHY NOW and start to take GREAT pictures!

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      • Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes : Get A Customized Indicator And Trading Journal And Start Trading Like A Pro. New Age Trading Secrets For Every Serious Trader

        Simple Charting And Technical Analysis Trading Book

        Hello Trader,

        Are you searching for a comprehensive guide to mastering technical analysis using multiple timeframes in forex trading? This book, “Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes,” is an excellent resource to consider.

        This book offers a detailed and practical approach to analyzing price charts across different timeframes. You’ll learn how to identify trends, key resistance and support levels, and entry and exit points using different charting techniques.

        The book includes numerous examples that illustrate applying these techniques in real-world trading. You’ll also learn how to manage risk and improve your trading psychology, which are crucial elements of successful forex trading.

        Whether you’re an experienced or a novice trader, “Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes” provides valuable insights and practical strategies to assist you in becoming a more effective trader.

        This book comes with a trading journal and a customized indicator that will help make you trade profitably and accurately.

        Note: This indicator is only available for All paperback and hardcopy buyers.

        Happy Trading!!

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