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Published and updated regularly, these user-friendly study manuals are designed to help you successfully prepare for the SQE1 exams. They provide solid knowledge and understanding of fundamental legal principles and rules, while bringing the law and practice to life with example scenarios based on realistic client problems.
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For students at The University of Law, the study manuals are used alongside other learning resources and the University’s assessment bank to prepare students not only for the SQE1 exams, but also for a future life in professional legal practice.
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The official art book for the highly regarded tactical role-playing game The Art of Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together contains over two hundred pages of full-color illustrations, concept art, and commentary from the artists. Celebrating the creative vision behind a classic of the strategy game genre, this deluxe hardcover volume presents character designs and rough sketches, tarot card designs, background art, pixel art, illustrations exclusive to this book, and more. The Art of Tactics Ogre also offers artist commentary and interviews with character designers Akihiko Yoshida and Tsubasa Masao. A collectors-quality book printed on heavy art stock, it features a five-colour preprinted case, frosted PVC jacket with gold foil stamping, and dyed endpapers.Read more
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Art Record Covers. 40th Ed.
Since the dawn of modernism, visual and music production have had a particularly intimate relationship. From Luigi Russolo’s 1913 Futurist manifesto L’Arte dei Rumori (The Art of Noise) to Marcel Duchamp’s 1925 double-sided discs Rotoreliefs, the 20th century saw ever more fertile exchange between sounds and shapes, marks and melodies, and different fields of composition and performance.
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Unleash your creative spirit with this mindful colouring, doodling and drawing book.
The flowing lines, sweeping swirls and highly detailed patterns on every illustration have been created so that anyone and everyone can enjoy making something beautiful and calming.
Increasing focus through creativity can benefit those who find it difficult to unwind or struggle to find their inner artist when faced with a blank page. In this book, there are no rights or wrongs, and no need for expensive art supplies – readers can simply doodle and colour in any way they wish to create unique and exquisite pieces.
Features intricate illustrations by bestselling artist Richard Merritt, whose books for LOM Art include The Menagerie (210,521 copies sold) and The Aviary (37,864 copies sold).
An updated version of the 2014 edition, The Creative Therapy Colouring Book.
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Relax and unwind with this sophisticated anti-stress colouring, doodling and drawing book for adults and children.
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Art U Need: My Part in the Public Art Revolution
Artist Bob and Roberta Smith was appointed by Commissions East to oversee a project in which five artists were commissioned to create site-specific projects to transform open spaces in South Essex. ‘Art U Need: My Part in the Public Art Revolution’ is an intimate account of this project, written in diary form. With sensitivity, candour and a great deal of humour, Bob Smith, and his alter ego, Roberta, ponders the nature and place of public art in today’s world. ‘Art U Need’ is a refreshing addition to the art debate, providing a unique insight into the workings of the artist’s mind. Through his remarkably honest approach Bob and Roberta Smith manages to encapsulate the larger issues surrounding the roles of funding bodies, self-expression and, of course, the public, in public art today. Charming and accessibly written, ‘Art U Need’ will appeal to young artists, students and the world of public art equally. Through his musings and arguments with his alter-ego Roberta, Smith allows the reader a glimpse into the artist’s life and mind, and a fascinating observation of the world of public art today that is illuminating, honest and light-hearted.Read more
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Art Works: How Organizers and Artists Are Creating a Better World Together
An inside look at the organizers and artists on the front lines of political mobilization and social change
“Ken [Grossinger] is one of the smartest strategists I know.” —John Sweeney, AFL-CIO president, 1995–2009
An artist’s mural of George Floyd becomes an emblem of a renewed movement for racial equality. A documentary film injects fuel into a popular mobilization to oust a Central American dictator. Freedom songs course through the American civil rights movement.
When artists and organizers combine forces, new forms of political mobilization follow—which shape lasting social change. And yet few people appreciate how much deliberate strategy often propels this vital social change work. Behind the scenes, artists, organizers, political activists, and philanthropists have worked together to hone powerful strategies for achieving the world we want and the world we need.
In Art Works, noted movement leader Ken Grossinger chronicles these efforts for the first time, distilling lessons and insights from grassroots leaders and luminaries such as Ai Weiwei, Courtland Cox, Jackson Browne, Shepard Fairey, Jane Fonda, Elizabeth Alexander, Bill McKibben, JR, Jose Antonio Vargas, and more. Drawing from historical and present-day examples—including Black Lives Matter, Standing Rock, the Hip Hop Caucus, the Legacy Museum, and the Art for Justice Fund—Grossinger offers a rich tapestry of tactics and successes that speak directly to the challenges and needs of today’s activists and of these political times.
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Art: 366 Days of Masterpieces 2024 Day-to-Day Calendar
Visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art every day of the year with this engaging day-to-day calendar. At the beginning of each day, flip over the front sheet to reveal another glowing work of art. This calendar presents 314 vivid images embodying The Met’s vast collection of over 2 million works of art and 17 curatorial departments.
Selections include exquisite paintings, drawings, sculptures, musical instruments, photography, arms and armor, decorative arts, jewelry, and costumes by such renowned artists as Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, William Morris, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Mary Cassatt, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Romare Bearden.
Features include:- Cover painting by Georgia O’Keeffe (American, 1887–1986)
- Page size: 7″ x 6″
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- Full-color pages printed on both sides
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Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novel (New) (Artemis Fowl Graphic Novels)
*Soon to be a major film!*
Join the world of Artemis Fowl, the number one bestseller by Eoin Colfer.
AT JUST TWELVE YEARS OLD, ARTEMIS FOWL IS A CRIMINAL GENIUS.
No scheme is too dastardly, no plot too devious. And he’s just discovered that fairies are real.
Poor fairies.
But these are not the cuddly creatures of bedtime stories. They are armed. They are dangerous. And when Artemis captures Captain Holly Short for her fairy gold, he messes with the wrong elf.
Holly isn’t armed but she’s incredibly dangerous, and pretty annoyed with all the kidnapping.
Artemis Fowl is about to find out that fairies fight back . . .
Let the misadventure begin.
‘Fast-paced, tongue in cheek . . . laugh-out-loud’ – Sunday Times
‘A huge hit’ – The Guardian
‘Artemis is a brilliant creation’ – Anthony Horowitz***Winner of the WHSmith Children’s Book of the Year Award and Children’s Book of the Year at the Children’s Book Awards. Shortlisted for the Whitbread Children’s Book of the Year Award.***
This graphic novel adaptation of the internationally best-selling novel offers an exciting look inside both Fowl Manor and Haven City as it follow Artemis Fowl’s battle against a cast of creatures beyond your wildest imagination.
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Arthur Gould: Rugby’s First Superstar
Arthur Gould is the definitive biography of the record-breaking Welsh international player who is widely acknowledged as the first superstar of rugby. Such was his fame and renown, that upon his tragic, early death in 1919, aged just 54, Gould’s funeral in Newport was reported as the biggest Wales had ever seen. Nicknamed ‘Monkey’ due to his childhood fondness for climbing trees, Gould played the majority of his club rugby for Newport RFC and won a then-record 27 Welsh caps; 25 of which were at centre (a record only bettered by Steve Fenwick in 1980); and captained his country 18 times (a record only beaten in 1994 by Ieuan Evans). A true sporting sensation, when he retired in 1899 Gould had played more first-class matches and scored more tries and drop goals than any other player. Gould’s superstar status was illustrated late in his career when a testimonial appeal received widespread public support and resulted in the Scottish and Irish unions cancelling their fixtures with Wales in protest at the apparent breach of the game’s strict amateur ethos. The controversy deepened when the Welsh Football Union (now the WRU) stood firmly behind their iconic player and withdrew from the International Rugby Board. Fearing that lucrative fixtures with Welsh clubs might be lost and that Wales might join forces with the newly established Northern Union of professional rugby, England’s Rugby Football Union brokered a ‘one-off’ dispensation which enabled Gould to benefit from the testimonial while retaining his amateur status, and ensured that international fixtures were resumed. Comprehensively researched and written by acclaimed rugby historian, Gwyn Prescott, with the full support and encouragement of the Gould family, Arthur Gould – Rugby’s First Superstar includes over 100 illustrations and will be enjoyed by all who love rugby and treasure its sporting and cultural heritage.Read more
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Business: A No-Nonsense Guide to Data Driven Technologies
Please note that the fourth edition of this book is now available. This older edition is being “given away” at the lowest possible price.Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Business cuts through the technical jargon that is often associated with these subjects. It delivers a simple and concise introduction for managers and business people. The focus is very much on practical application, and how to work with technical specialists (data scientists) to maximize the benefits of these technologies.
Steven Finlay is a data scientist with more than 20 years’ experience of developing practical machine learning-based solutions. He holds a PhD in management science and is an honorary research fellow at Lancaster University in the UK. He is currently Head of Analytics for Computershare Loan Services (CLS) in the UK. Dr Finlay has published a number of practically focused books about machine learning, artificial intelligence and financial services. His other books, published by Palgrave Macmillan, include:
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Artificial Intelligence For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Forget far-away dreams of the future. Artificial intelligence is here now!
Every time you use a smart device or some sort of slick technology―be it a smartwatch, smart speaker, security alarm, or even customer service chat box―you’re engaging with artificial intelligence (AI). If you’re curious about how AI is developed―or question whether AI is real―Artificial Intelligence For Dummies holds the answers you’re looking for. Starting with a basic definition of AI and explanations of data use, algorithms, special hardware, and more, this reference simplifies this complex topic for anyone who wants to understand what operates the devices we can’t live without.
This book will help you:
- Separate the reality of artificial intelligence from the hype
- Know what artificial intelligence can accomplish and what its limits are
- Understand how AI speeds up data gathering and analysis to help you make informed decisions more quickly
- See how AI is being used in hardware applications like drones, robots, and vehicles
- Know where AI could be used in space, medicine, and communication fields sooner than you think
Almost 80 percent of the devices you interact with every day depend on some sort of AI. And although you don’t need to understand AI to operate your smart speaker or interact with a bot, you’ll feel a little smarter―dare we say more intelligent―when you know what’s going on behind the scenes. So don’t wait. Pick up this popular guide to unlock the secrets of AI today!
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Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: A Compilation of Stories from Doctors Across Multiple Disciplines on AI Breakthroughs, Challenges, and Potentials in the Healthcare System
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine will show you fresh perspectives on healthcare transformation in patient care, investment strategies, innovative leadership approaches, potential startup opportunities, avenues for job creation, and collaborative prospects that can amplify passion, personal evolution, and professional development.This book is about real-world experiences, personal stories, and visions written by 15 physicians across multiple specialties that sheds light on the unseen intricacies of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, natural language processing, and its ethics in healthcare.
Readers will look behind the scenes in each medical specialty to understand what really happens when they or their loved ones interact with the healthcare system–when they see a doctor, are admitted to the hospital, come for treatment, or face restrictions and protections related to public or occupational health.
Doctors from obstetrics/gynecology, rheumatology, hematology, oncology, gastroenterology, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, psychiatry, public health, occupational medicine, internal medicine, pathology, dermatopathology, plastic surgery, hospitalists, clinical trialists, researchers, and entrepreneurs review future applications of AI relevant to their specialty.
This book is for those who seek inspiration, vision, options for investments in different medical disciplines, and a deeper understanding of change and hope through the alignment of humans and machines.
The future of healthcare isn’t man versus machine; it’s man and machine together in a symphony of healing.
Author and Guided by:
Liudmila Schafer, MD, FACP, medical oncologist
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Denise Koh, BSc, MD, CCFP, MPH, FRCPC, ACBOM, public and occupational health specialist
Naga K Sucharita Cheedella, MBBS, medical oncologist, early-phase clinical trialist
Danica Q. Pruett, MD, CMQ, anesthesiologist
Laura Fortner, MD, obstetrician/gynecologist
Zeba Faroqui, MD, rheumatologist
Candice Williams, MD, DBA, anesthesiologist, pain medicine specialist
Gigi Abdel-Samed, MD, emergency medicine specialist
Tatyana Reznik, MD, FACP, DipABLM, internal medicine, hospitalist, lifestyle medicine
Swapna Vaidya, MD, psychiatrist
Sharon T McLaughlin, MD, FACS, plastic surgeon
Radha Mikkilineni, MD, MSc, dermatologist, dermatopathologist
Susana Santos, DO, emergency medicine
Ammu Thampi Susheela, MD, internal medicine
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Artificial Intelligence with Chinese Characteristics: National Strategy, Security and Authoritarian Governance
“This book provides the first book-lengthy study focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Chinese characteristics, in line with China’s open ambition of becoming an AI superpower by 2030. China’s unique domestic politics has developed distinct characteristics for its AI approach. By analysing national strategy, security and governance aspects of AI in China, this book argues that China’s AI approach is sophisticated and multifaceted, and it has brought about both considerable benefits and challenges to China.
First, many characterize China’s AI approach as a nationally concerted top-down geopolitical strategy to advance Beijing’s unified objective. This book argues that this view is mistaken. It shows that China’s AI politics is largely shaped by economically rather than geopolitically motivated domestic stakeholders. In addition, China’s national AI plan is an upgrade of existing local AI initiatives to the national level, reflecting a bottom-up development. Thus, China’s AI strategy is more of a political manifesto rather than a concrete policy plan.
The second part of the book discusses how the Chinese central government has been securitizing AI in order to mobilize local states, market actors, intellectuals and the general public. This security discourse is built on China’s historical anxieties about technology, regime security needs and the growing tension caused by great power competition. Despite its help in convincing domestic actors, however, this securitization trend may undermine key AI objectives.
The third part of the book studies the Chinese governance approach to the use of AI. It argues that China’s bold AI practices are part of its broad and incoherent adaptation strategy to governance by digital means. AI is part of a digital technology package that the Chinese authoritarian regime has actively employed not only to improve public services but also to strengthen its authoritarian governance. While China’s AI progress benefits from its unique political and social environment, its ambitious AI plan contains considerable risks. China’s approach is gambling on its success in (a) delivering a booming AI economy, (b) ensuring a smooth social transformation to the age of AI, and (c) proving ideological superiority of its authoritarian and communist values.
This book suggests that a more accurate understanding of AI with Chinese characteristics is essential in order to inform the debate regarding what lessons can be learnt from China’s AI approach and how to respond to China’s rise as the AI leader if not superpower.”
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Artificial Intelligence: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide
When I was little, my parents told me stories of how they had to physically walk to a store, look through a huge catalog, ask if it was available, and finally hope it would be of decent quality to enjoy – all to watch a single movie.And I thought, “Wait. So, you’re telling me that you couldn’t just log into Netflix, see what movies they’ve recommended to you based on one’s you’ve liked in the past, and enjoy the whole thing within the click of a button? Then I thought, well exactly how is it that Netflix is able to magically know what I’ll like?”
So, I started to do some research – and little did I realize that at that moment, I stepped into a new realm.
I soon realized that it’s not just Netflix that has these so called “magical abilities”.
Look around you. A GPS – how can it predict our arrival time to such precision, accounting for all traffic, stops, and accidents, well before we even get on the road?
How does Spotify recommend the perfect songs specifically for us without fail?
Ever noticed how Google comes up with millions of search results catered exactly for us within the blink of an eye?
These are things that we take for granted – they’re just another part of life, right? But if you take a step back and ask: “How?”, do you know the answer?
Well, it’s two magical words:
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere and is a part of the fabric we’re growing in today. Whether we like it or not, and whether we believe in AI or not, AI is here to stay, and it’s a must that we understand and embrace AI.
As I began dwelling deeper into this subject, I soon became fascinated with the field. My fears of evil robots taking over the world one day faded away when I knew that the more I learn about AI, the more I can influence how AI helps us in the future.
I believe that AI must be learnt by all, and from early on. This is not something you learn later in life, perhaps in a job. This is something you must embrace growing up.
Towards this goal, I started an AI club at my school and seeing the success and how it benefited students, I started a YouTube channel. Within a span of few months, the channel grew to over 6,500 subscribers world-wide, spanning 75+ countries. The outpouring of over 3500 comments on the channel on how the channel has benefited the community was uplifting.
Drawing inspiration from this, I felt that I could share my learnings and break down AI into easy-to-understand steps that you can benefit from.
AI is growing at a rapid pace. It’s estimated that AI will grow to a market size of $360+ billion by 2028. The opportunities that this fascinating field presents is tremendous. Whether you’re looking to upskill yourself, or pursue a career in AI, learning the basics is a must.
And hence this journey with this book.
I hope you enjoy and learn in the process!
You’ll learn all this and more:
Chapter 1. Introduction to Artificial intelligence
Chapter 2. AI Market, Adoption
Chapter 3. AI Trends & Career Opportunities
Chapter 4. Branches of Artificial intelligence
Chapter 5. Big Data
Chapter 6. Machine Learning
Chapter 7. AI vs ML vs DL vs DS
Chapter 8. Machine Learning Model: Step-By-Step
Chapter 9. Natural Language Processing
Chapter 10. Speech Recognition
Chapter 11. Artificial Intelligence Chatbots
Chapter 12. Creating NLP Chatbot Using Dialogflow
Chapter 13. Computer Vision
Chapter 14. An AI Application: Biotech & Healthcare
Chapter 15. Diving DeeperAbout the Author
Aashika Vishwanath is the founder of Acadaimy. Acadaimy empowers individuals to rapidly learn the fascinating field of Artificial Intelligence for free through interactive bite-sized videos on YouTube. Today, Acadaimy is helping over 6,500 subscribers worldwide across 75+ countries.
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Artist’s Air Brush Manual
This hardcover 1980 edition is in good condition – clean and crisp but has been used and dust jacket has a small -2cm- tear on bottom of spine.Read more
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Artists making books: poetry to politics
A collection of outstanding and fascinating artists’ books revealing the inspirations and concerns of a group of remarkable contemporary artists.‘More than a simple reflection of the British Museum’s artist-book holdings, this is an important index of artists’ responses to the issues and circumstances that have shaped the Arab world in recent times.’ – ArtReview
In the hands of artists and poets, books have been taking a radically different form since the advent of the artist’s book in Paris in the early 20th century. Appearing in a variety of shapes and sizes, as one-offs or small print editions, books offer artists and poets a novel form of expression. In the words of Indian artist Nalini Malani (b. 1946), the book is ‘a carrier of experience’, in which whole worlds are encapsulated.
In this beautifully produced book, works made by artists from Beirut to Tunis and beyond highlight the relationship between artists and writers and the influences that inform their work, from family to politics and everything in between. Lebanese artist Abed Al Kadiri (b. 1984) conceived his book during the first month of the pandemic to explore his family history, while through the eyes of Iraqi artist Kareem Risan (b. 1960) we see the shocking aftermath of a deadly explosion on the streets of Baghdad in 2005.
These artists also find inspiration in classical poetry and literature. Some of their works respond to and are informed by the medieval Persian poetry of Rumi and Hafez, as well as the tales of The Thousand and One Nights.
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Arts and Crafts Designs CD-ROM and Book (Dover Electronic Clip Art)
Striking collection of designs, rendered from textile and wallpaper motifs, vases, and other authentic sources, includes images of lovely florals once etched into glassware and pitchers, garlands of flowers in square and circular configurations, wildlife that adorned decorative bowls and platters, and much more. A convenient source of superb illustrations. 231 black-and-white illustrations.Read more
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As a man thinketh
James Allen (1864 – 1912) – British writer, known for motivating books and poetry. The most famous book of James Allen “As a man thinketh” was published in 1902 and is now considered a classic work on the self-development of man.The main idea of the book is that thoughts form a person: noble thoughts create a noble person, low thoughts make a person low. Allen’s books illustrate the use of the power of thought to change human capabilities. During his lifetime, he achieved neither glory nor wealth, but even now his works continue to influence people all over the world.Read more
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As a Man Thinketh
Original UnabridgedEnglish value reproduction of As a Man Thinketh by James Allen. In this classic book on thinking, the book describes how each of us shapes the events around us, creating our own livesin abundance.
As himself Allen describes, “It shows how, in his own thought-world, each man holds the key to every condition, good or bad, that enters into his life, and that, by working patiently and intelligently upon his thoughts, he may remake his life, and transform his circumstances. …and it can be carried in the pocket.”
No student of influence should be without this historic philosophy book on leadership. This Value Classic Reprint provides a slim volume with full text at an affordable price.
The Table of Contents is as follows:
CONTENTS
FOREWORD 4
THOUGHT AND CHARACTER 5
EFFECT OF THOUGHT ON CIRCUMSTANCES 7
EFFECT OF THOUGHT ON HEALTH AND THE BODY 14
THOUGHT AND PURPOSE 16
THE THOUGHT-FACTOR IN ACHIEVEMENT 18
VISIONS AND IDEALS 21
SERENITY 24
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AS and A-Level Business: AQA Complete Revision & Practice – for exams in 2024 (with Online Edition) (CGP A-Level Business)
This book is for A-Level exams in summer 2024 only. If you’re using this book to prepare for the 2025 exams, please get in touch with our friendly Customer Services team for more info. This chunky Complete Revision & Practice book from CGP is a perfect way to prepare for the AQA A-Level Business exams – it covers everything from both years of the course! It’s packed with straightforward study notes explaining all the theory, plus plenty of helpful diagrams and examples. Practice questions and exam-style questions are included for every topic (with answers to the numerical questions at the back), and the book is rounded off with sections of in-depth advice on Maths Skills and Exam Skills. What’s more, we’ve thrown in a free Online Edition that lets you read the entire book on a PC, Mac or tablet.Read more
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AS and A-Level Geography: AQA Complete Revision & Practice (with Online Edition): for the 2024 and 2025 exams (CGP A-Level Geography)
Achieve the best grades with this all-in-one book from CGP – including study notes, case studies and practice questions!
This chunky AQA A-Level Geography Complete Revision & Practice book contains everything students will ever need to know for both years of the A-Level course! It’s packed with clear study notes covering every topic, a variety of case studies and plenty of exam-style practice throughout the book – including answers. There’s also plenty of advice on the skills needed for the exam with a section of in-depth exam advice to help students secure top marks on the day!
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AS and A-Level Sociology: AQA Complete Revision & Practice (with Online Edition): for the 2024 and 2025 exams (CGP AQA A-Level Sociology)
Achieve the best grades in 2024 and 2025 with this all-in-one book from CGP – including study notes, examples and practice questions!
This outstanding CGP Complete Revision & Practice book covers every topic and optional topic from both years of AQA A-Level Sociology! It contains straightforward study notes explaining all the theory, plus summaries of every sociological study students will need to score a top grade. Exam-style questions (with answers) and worked answers are included for every topic – and there’s handy advice on how to do well in the final exams. What’s more, we’ve thrown in a free Online Edition that lets you read the entire book on a PC, Mac or tablet. For coverage of the AS-Level course only don’t miss our Year 1 & AS Complete Revision & Practice book (9781782943549).
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As Cooked on TikTok: Fan favourites and recipe exclusives from more than 40 creators!
‘This cookbook is full of some of TikTok’s biggest trends, displaying innovative cooking and fun dishes to make at home’ – Gordon and Tilly Ramsay
Featuring both viral and brand-new recipes from many of the community’s most beloved TikTok food creators, find tried-and-tested #simplerecipes for the hottest dishes, from THE FLUFFIEST #cloudbread to THE MOST DELICIOUS #fetapasta recipe to THE BEST #bakedoats.
Along with over 60 fun and delicious recipes to make – from more than 40 food creators – you’ll find a scannable QR code that will take you straight to the creator’s TikTok page!
Discover the exciting new recipes predicted to be THE next viral trends – find them here first!
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As Good As Dead: TikTok made me buy it! The brand new and final book in the bestselling YA thriller trilogy: Book 3 (A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder)
THE THIRD AND FINAL THRILLING BOOK IN THE BESTSELLING AND AWARD-WINNING A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER TRILOGY. Soon to be a major BBC series!
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is The New York Times No.1 bestselling YA crime thriller and WINNER of The British Book Awards’ Children’s Book of the Year 2020 and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2020
Pip Fitz-Amobi is haunted by the way her last investigation ended. Soon she’ll be leaving for Cambridge University but then another case finds her . . . and this time it’s all about Pip.
Pip is used to online death threats, but there’s one that catches her eye, someone who keeps asking: who will look for you when you’re the one who disappears? And it’s not just online. Pip has a stalker who knows where she lives. The police refuse to act and then Pip finds connections between her stalker and a local serial killer. The killer has been in prison for six years, but Pip suspects that the wrong man is behind bars. As the deadly game plays out, Pip realises that everything in Little Kilton is finally coming full circle. If Pip doesn’t find the answers, this time she will be the one who disappears . . .
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is The New York Times No.1 bestselling YA crime thriller and WINNER of The British Book Awards’ Children’s Book of the Year 2020.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZE 2020
Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying,Eva Dolan, C L Taylor, We Were Liars and Riverdale
Holly Jackson’s book ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 18-09-2023.
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Asher: A MorningStar MC Novel
My world as I know it has been turned upside down. Family drama comes back into my life, and I try to distance myself as I have in the past. Fate has other plans for me that I am not ready for. My regrets can’t get in the way of the responsibility I should have never avoided. Not that the bossy woman that was dropped into my lap would ever allow me to shrink away from them again. When the only blood family I have left is threatened, my chosen ones help me protect what I never knew I was missing in my life.Read more
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Ashmolean Museum: Japanese Art by Ogata Gekkō Wall Calendar 2024 (Art Calendar): Original Flame Tree Publishing-Kalender [Kalender]
With 12 exquisite prints by Japanese artist Ogata Gekkо̄, this calendar showcases the incredible detail found in Japanese art from the Ashmolean Museum’s incredible collections. Informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month’s views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.Read more
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Asia (Where on Earth?)
Where on Earth is the UK? Where are koalas from, and who lives on Antarctica? From landscapes to animals, cities to people and languages to food, this series will let readers take a trip to each continent. It’s time to travel around the Earth.Read more
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Asia as Method: Toward Deimperialization
Centering his analysis in the dynamic forces of modern East Asian history, Kuan-Hsing Chen recasts cultural studies as a politically urgent global endeavor. He argues that the intellectual and subjective work of decolonization begun across East Asia after the Second World War was stalled by the cold war. At the same time, the work of deimperialization became impossible to imagine in imperial centers such as Japan and the United States. Chen contends that it is now necessary to resume those tasks, and that decolonization, deimperialization, and an intellectual undoing of the cold war must proceed simultaneously. Combining postcolonial studies, globalization studies, and the emerging field of “Asian studies in Asia,” he insists that those on both sides of the imperial divide must assess the conduct, motives, and consequences of imperial histories.Chen is one of the most important intellectuals working in East Asia today; his writing has been influential in Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and mainland China for the past fifteen years. As a founding member of the Inter-Asia Cultural Studies Society and its journal, he has helped to initiate change in the dynamics and intellectual orientation of the region, building a network that has facilitated inter-Asian connections. Asia as Method encapsulates Chen’s vision and activities within the increasingly “inter-referencing” East Asian intellectual community and charts necessary new directions for cultural studies.
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Asia Central rkh r/v (r) wp GPS: world mapping project (Central Asia (1:1.700.000): Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan)
Highly tear-resistant and 100% waterproof map “Central Asia” from the series world mapping project, published by Reise Know-How Verlag. This map includes the countries Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Travel know-how maps are characterized by particularly stable plastic paper, which is writable like paper, even with pencil. The cardboard envelope is removable, so the card can be easily inserted into any pocket. A protective cover is not required. The cartographic representation focuses on the most important information for travelers and is particularly easy to read. Instead of shading, colored height layers are used. Equipment: – Contour lines with altitude indications; – Coloured elevation layers; – Classified road network with distance indications; -Sights; – Detailed location index; – GPS-accurate; – latitude and longitude; – Five-language legend (german, English, French, Spanish, Russian); – Overview map on the cover. Handy format: 70×100 cm, printed on 2 sides. Languages: German, English, French, Spanish, RussianRead more
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Asia Geography Activity Book
★★★Learn about the Countries of Asia★★★
Maps, capitals, mottos, population, cities, famous people, landmarks, and more
Explore Asia including the Middle East with this fun and fact-filled workbook. Contains a comprehensive guide to each country with colorable maps and flags. Learn the capitals as well as major cities, population, border countries, language, landmarks, and famous people. Includes word searches and quizzes to test knowledge. Asia Geography Activity Book is a visually entertaining way to learn about the countries of Asia.
This geography activity book features:
- Two full pages devoted to each country
- A large map of each country with its capital, cities, and surroundings labeled
- Important facts about each country
- A fun word search for each country
- A map of Asia to color
- Quiz on capitals
This book is a great resource for homeschooling or giving kids extra practice and learning reinforcement in a creative and fun way. It’s designed for kids and is an excellent resource for parents and educators looking to teach geography in an engaging way. The book is educational, informative, and helps children develop a greater understanding of the beauty and diversity of our world.
A must-have for parents and educators looking to teach their children about the wonders of Asia.
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Asia in Flanders Fields: Indians and Chinese on the Western Front, 1914 1920
The First World War brought peoples from five continents to support the British and French Allies on the Western Front. Many were from colonial territories in the British and French empires, and the largest contingents were Indians and Chinese – some 140,000. It is a story of the encounter with the European ‘other’, including the civilian European local populations, often marred by racism, discrimination and zenophobia both inside and outside the military command, but also lightened by moving and enduring ‘human’ social relationships. The vital contribution to the Alles and the huge sacrifices involved were scarcely recognised at the Paris Peace Conference in 1918 or the post-war victory celebrations and this led to resentment – see huge media coverage in 2021. The effect of the European ‘other’ experience enhanced Asian political awareness and self-confidence, and stimulated anti-imperialism and proto-nationalism. This is a vivid and original contribution to imperial decline from the First World War. and the originality of the work is enhanced by rare sources culled from original documents and ‘local’ European fieldwork – in French, German and Flemish.Read more
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Asia Light: Healthy & Fresh South-East Asian Recipes
Asian ingredients are fresh, vibrant and renowned for their health benefits, but Asian recipes often aren’t as healthy as they seem because of their use of lots of sugar, salt, unhealthy oils and fatty cuts of meat.
Asia Light offers nutritious and lower fat ways of cooking classic dishes, such as Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Laksa and Beef Rendang, as well as Ghillie’s own creations, including Steam Baked Salmon and Vegetable Parcels with Asian Dressing and Vietnamese Chocolate Coffee Pots. These recipes are packed with superfood ingredients and have the traditional South East Asian balance of hot, sour, salty and sweet.
With chapters on: Starters; Soups; Salads; Rice & Noodles; Baked, BBQ and One Pot; Stir-fries; Curries; Ices, Coolers, Cocktails & Sweet Treats; plus a bonus Basics section on how to make more healthy versions of South-East Asian pastes and sauces, this is a cookbook that can be used every day and by anybody.Read more
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Asia Travel Journal: Keep a detailed account of your travels across Asia
Asia Travel Journal is the perfect companion to your trip across this amazing continent. From China to United Arab Emirates and Mongolia to Indonesia, Asia has so much to offer the tourist. There are so many vibrant cultures and place to experience, whether it’s Thailand or Vietnam, India or Pakistan, South Korea or Japan, write down all the wonderful places your visit in this notebook. Asia Travel Journal will be something you can refer back to in years to come to relive your magical trip. This journal consists of 100 pages of blank lined paper with dimensions of 6×9 inches.Read more
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Asia: A 4D Book (Investigating Continents)
Come along and investigate the continent of Asia. What are its biggest cities? Where is its tallest mountain? What natural resources are found there?Read more
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Asia: A Concise History
From one of the world’s leading historians?a comprehensive narrative of the 3,000 years that have formed Asia’s people, culture, and global destinyTracing its origins in Mesopotamia to its modern role on the global geopolitical stage, historian Arthur Cotterell offers a compelling, lively, and readable account of one of the most culturally diverse, and often misunderstood, parts of the world. Beginning with the emergence of the world’s earliest civilization in 3000 BC, Asia: A Concise History provides a fascinating look at the global convulsions?like the rise and fall of Assyria and Persia, the medieval states that flourished after the advent of Islam, and the modern transformations triggered by the lightning conquests of imperial Japan?that have shaped the continent.
- Covers the great events and figures of Asian history, along with a look at the monumental remains that bear witness to those times: the ziggurats of Iraq, the Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, the temple of Angkor Wat
- Includes fascinating slices of history, including funeral arrangements for Qin Shi Huangdi in 210 BC; an extract from Lord Macartney’s journal of his 1793 diplomatic mission to the Qing emperor Qian Long; and Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s edict of 1587 banning firearms in Japan
- Features boxed inserts of special interest?like a Babylonian recipe for lamb stew circa 1500 BC
- Contains over 100 illustrations, maps, and photos
- Other books by Cotterell: The Minoan World, The First Emperor of China, The Encyclopedia of Mythology, and Chariot
Destined to become a reference staple for history buffs and students of Asian history, Asia: A Concise History offers readers a breathtaking narrative and wealth of detail that make the formative periods, key events, and personalities from this once remote part of the world come alive.
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Asia: Every Album, Every Song (On Track)
A progressive rock supergroup? In the 1980s? Who would want such a thing critics asked, as they immediately went on the attack. But music fans disagreed. John Wetton, Geoff Downes, Steve Howe and Carl Palmer had played with the likes of King Crimson, Roxy Music, Yes and ELP to name just a few and they lived up to the supergroup tag. Asia’s self-titled debut album went to number one for nine weeks on the US charts, went top twenty in the UK and sold over ten million copies worldwide. Asia was all over MTV, had a sold-out world tour, several hit singles and a Grammy nomination. After 1983’s Alpha album, Wetton left to be replaced, bizarrely by Greg Lake was in, then Wetton was back and Howe was gone, replaced by Mandy Meyer for Astra in 1985. Fans needed a scorecard to keep track of it all, then the group split. Geoff Downes would struggle to keep the flame alive with John Payne from 1991-2005 until the original line up reunited in 2006 with newfound respect accorded them by both the media and fans until Wetton’s sad passing in 2017. This book covers every studio album as well as key live albums, compilations and solo projects in detail, making it a comprehensive guide to the music of this enigmatic and ever-changing band.Read more
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