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From bestselling author and winner of the Blue Peter Best Story Book Award, Uki and the Outcasts is the first in a new trilogy set in the world of Podkin One-Ear.'EXCELLENT,' says the bard. 'It's probably a good idea for you to know about him.''Wait . . . him? Who's him?' said Rue.'Uki,' says the bard. 'Uki Patchwork. The Magpie Demon. Uki of the Two Furs.'From the Ice Wastes beyond the Cinder Wall emerges an unlikely hero. Rejected by his village and left to die, young Uki is given life and unique powers by a long-buried spirit from the time of the Ancients . . . and a life or death mission.Joined by two other outcasts - a trained assassin who refuses to kill people and a very short rabbit who rides the fastest jerboa on the plains - Uki must capture Valkus, the Spirit of War, before rabbitkind destroys itself in conflict.A thrilling new book set in the Five Realms of Podkin One-Ear.'Storytelling perfection.' Sophie Anderson'One of my sons very favourite authors.' Romesh Ranganathan'Superb.' Max Porter

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An engaging, richly illustrated account of parish churches and churchgoers in England, from the Anglo-Saxons to the mid-sixteenth century Parish churches were at the heart of English religious and social life in the Middle Ages and the sixteenth century. In this comprehensive study, Nicholas Orme shows how they came into existence, who staffed them, and how their buildings were used. He explains who went to church, who did not attend, how people behaved there, and how they—not merely the clergy—affected how worship was staged.   The book provides an accessible account of what happened in the daily and weekly services, and how churches marked the seasons of Christmas, Lent, Easter, and summer. It describes how they celebrated the great events of life: birth, coming of age, and marriage, and gave comfort in sickness and death. A final chapter covers the English Reformation in the sixteenth century and shows how, alongside its changes, much that went on in parish churches remained as before.

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An epic love story infused with West African mythology. For fans of The Gilded Ones, Children of Blood and Bone, and Circe, this book is a powerful new imagining of a devastating time in history, told through the eyes of a bold and unforgettable heroine.This is the story of a great love - a love that will threaten worlds and anger Gods.This is a story that will change history.Simidele is one of the Mami Wata, mermaids duty-bound to collect the souls of those who die at sea and bless their journeys back home to the Supreme Creator. But when a living boy is thrown overboard a slave ship, Simi saves his life, going against an ancient decree and bringing terrible danger to the mami wata.Now Simi must journey to the Supreme Creator to make amends - a journey of vengeful gods, treacherous lands and legendary creatures. If she fails, she risks not just the fate of all Mami Wata, but also the world as she knows it."A compelling, moving YA fairytale, richly woven with west African mythology" - The Guardian"One of the most epic and original fantasies Ive read in a long time. Natasha Bowen has crafted a world full of heart and imagination" - Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing"The most engrossing, thought-provoking, beautiful novel...knocks your socks off and leaves you wanting more" - Namina Forna, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones"A triumph of storytelling" - Kalynn Bayron, bestselling author of Cinderella is Dead'This poignant supernatural romance stands out for its sensuous prose' Financial Times'Fantastical creatures and vengeful gods form a vivid backdrop to this rich and original story of one girl's journey to find herself' Observer (YA Books of Month)

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He is fond of enigmas, of conundrums, hieroglyphics; exhibiting in his solutions of each a degree of acumen which appears to the ordinary apprehension praeternatural.

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A little library of four books about Peter Rabbit and his friends.Beatrix Potter's timeless character Peter Rabbit comes to life in a brand new animated series. Mischievous, charming and brave, Peter is a hero who overcomes obstacles, outwits predators and dodges danger on his exciting adventures. This adorable set of four little books is the perfect way to meet everyone from Peter Rabbit's world. Each main character has a little book of their own. Choose between adventurous Peter Rabbit himself, his cousin Benjamin Bunny, clever white rabbit Lily Bobtail, and silly mischievous Squirrel Nutkin.As soon as Peter Rabbit hits the screen with his funny friends, his taste for radishes and his thirst for adventure, everyone will want to join the gang. Be one of the first with this cute box of books - perfectly sized for little paws to hold.This brand new animation is based on the animal characters created by Beatrix Potter.Look out for these other fantastic books:Mystery Thief; Treehouse Rescue; Peter Rabbit Sticker Activity Book

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As a young girl in China Xinran heard a rumour about a soldier in Tibet who had been brutally fed to the vultures in a ritual known as a sky burial: the tale frightened and fascinated her. Several decades later Xinran met Shu Wan, a Chinese woman who had spent years searching for her missing husband who had been serving as a doctor in Tibet; her extraordinary life story would unravel the legend of the sky burial. For thirty years she was lost in the wild and alien landscape of Tibet, in the vast and silent plateaus and the magisterial mountain ranges, living with communities of nomads moving with the seasons and struggling to survive.In this haunting book, Xinran recreates Shu Wen's remarkable journey in an epic story of love, loss, loyalty and survival. Moving, shocking and, ultimately, uplifting Sky Burial paints a unique portrait of a woman and a land, both at the mercy of fate and politics.

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Winner of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1965, Richard Feynman was also a man who fell, often jumped, into adventure - as artist, safe-cracker, practical joker and storyteller. He solved the mystery of liquid helium, was commissioned to paint a naked (female) toreador, explained physics to the likes of Einstein and Von Neumann, accompanied ballet on the bongo drums, and was judged mentally deficient by a US Army psychiatrist. Over a period of years, Feynman's conversations with his friend Ralph Leighton were first taped and then set down as they appear in this book, little changed from their spoken form, to give a self-portrait of a remarkable man.

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From the critically-acclaimed author of Prince of Thorns and Red Sister comes a chilling new epic fantasy series. 'If you like dark you will love Mark Lawrence. And when the light breaks through and it all makes sense, the contrast is gorgeous' – Robin Hobb Only when it's darkest can you see the stars. East of the Black Rock, out on the ice, lies a hole down which broken children are thrown On the vastness of the ice there is no room for individuals. No one survives alone. To resist the cold, to endure the months of night when even the air itself begins to freeze, requires a special breed. Variation is dangerous, difference is fatal. And Yaz is different. Torn from her family, from the boy she thought she would spend her life with, Yaz has to carve a new path for herself in a world whose existence she never suspected. A world full of danger. Beneath the ice, Yaz will learn that Abeth is older and stranger than she had ever imagined.  She will learn that her weaknesses are another kind of strength. And she will learn to challenge the cruel arithmetic of survival that has always governed her people.

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Second novel in the brilliant new series from the bestselling author of Prince of Thorns. In Mystic Class Nona Grey begins to learn the secrets of the universe. But so often, knowing the truth just makes our choices harder. Before she leaves the Convent of Sweet Mercy, Nona must choose her path and take the red of a Martial Sister, the grey of a Sister of Discretion, the blue of a Mystic Sister or the simple black of a Bride of the Ancestor, entailing a life of prayer and service. Standing between her and these choices are the pride of a thwarted assassin, the ambition of a would-be empress wielding the Inquisition like a blade, and the vengeance of the empire’s richest lord. As the world narrows around her, and her enemies attack her using the very system she has sworn to, Nona must forge her own path in spite of the pulls of friendship, revenge, ambition, and loyalty. In all this only one thing is certain. There will be blood.

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With 302 of the best and most cringe-worthy dad jokes including the classics and fresh new material, this truly is the only dad joke book you'll ever need!From beery good jokes to silly sports humor, the best of the worst dad jokes are all here in one pun-filled place. With original illustrations throughout, this extensive collection is sure to make the whole family laugh. No matter how bad they are, dad jokes are always good!

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Gear up for the takedown with The Unofficial KPop Demon Hunters Handbook! Offering a look into the world of the movie and K-pop culture, Hunters around the world can celebrate their love for Rumi, Mira, and Zoey with this entertaining activity book. Fans of all ages will enjoy reading about their favorite characters, learning moreabout Korean culture, and trying out fun activities like . . .- Word searches and scrambles: Can you find your favorite characters and song titles?- Coloring pages: Bring the demons to life with your markers and colored pencils.- Drawing prompts: Design your very own stage backdrop, fan sign, and more.- Recipes: Cook and slurp ramyeon like your favorite member of Huntr/x.And with so much more, The Unofficial KPop Demon Hunters Handbook is the full fan experience so you can stan long after the credits have rolled.Happy fans, happy Honmoon!

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Create an AI strategy that best fits your business You've heard about how artificial intelligence will revolutionize business, but maybe you're not sure how it will revolutionize your business. In AI in Business For Dummies, AI researcher and consultant Jeffrey Allan delivers clear insight into the capabilities of AI, the AI tools that get the job done, and how to best put artificial intelligence to work in your company. Using the book's step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to build the latest AI tech in your business strategies. You'll also discover real-world examples of effective AI implementations in tasks like workflow automation, closing sales, handling data analytics, and driving innovation. The book also dives into ideas on how to get your staff and colleagues on board as well as how to use AI in an ethical manner. AI in Business For Dummies also includes: A breakdown of the essentials of AI technology and how each intersects with business useWays to avoid common business AI mistakes and pitfallsTips on future-proofing your AI investment Perfect for managers, executives, entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders, AI in Business For Dummies is a must-read resource for anyone with an interest in taking advantage of the newest, most exciting technologies in business.

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Spark some fireside fun uncovering new and surprising details about family and friends with all-ages-friendly “have you ever” conversation starters. This boxed Pendleton set is an exciting addition to the iconic brand’s popular game line!Bring this beautiful box along on your next camping adventure! Inside are 100 double-sided sticks with 200 family-friendly prompts to learn interesting tidbits about your fellow campers. Pick a stick and let the conversation flow. An all-ages game for friend groups and families that can be played over and over again because, as time goes by, there’s always a hilarious new story to tell! The portable box is perfect for camping and the ideal size to throw in a bag for a road trip, outing, or game night.

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The adventure is over but life goes on for an elf mage just beginning to learn what living is all about.Elf mage Frieren and her courageous fellow adventurers have defeated the Demon King and brought peace to the land. But Frieren will long outlive the rest of her former party. How will she come to understand what life means to the people around her?At the behest of the Continental Magic Association, Frieren and her friends are in the Imperial capital to stop a plot to assassinate the great mage Serie. Caught in a web of intrigue, Frieren must contend with the Magic Special Forces on one side and a cabal of assassins known as the Shadow Warriors on the other. The hit is scheduled to take place at a grand ball, but before that happens the Shadow Warriors will make their move to take out Frieren in the streets of the city…

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Celebrating teamwork and friendship, Cool Buds: Treasure Map! is the latest in I Can Read Comics, an early reader line that familiarizes kids with the world of graphic novel storytelling and teaches visual literacy to emerging readers. Treasure Map! is a Level Three book, meaning it's a complex story for an independent reader.  Welcome to Cozy Cove, population: 4! Blue, Puff, Tip, and Sealy are four cool buds living in the Arctic. When Tip finds a treasure map, the friends set out on an adventure to locate where X marks the spot. What will they find—gold? Jewels? A crown? It’s up to the Cool Buds to find out!

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The Mubbles: The Good, the Bad and the Perky is the third in the hilarious full colour comic book series by Liz Pichon, the globally bestselling creator of Tom Gates. “I laughed so much, I could barely breathe!” – Ellie"I read this book 5 times over, it was so good!” – HugoReturn to The Isle of Smile and the colourful, fun-loving Mubbles - Pop, Dash, Cheery and the gang. The Mubbles love their island, especially the mysterious Uncertain Curtain, which always delivers an unexpected surprise! What will it be today?Today the Uncertain Curtain delivers a karaoke machine - which the Mubbles love for singing their cheerful songs! This makes the Doomongers on the Isle of Gloom grumpy and desperate to stop the karaoke fun. Will sending the Clouds of Doom, the Whiff of Woe or the Beastly Bugs to the Isle of Smile keep the merry Mubbles quiet once and for all?Filled with colourful characters, boundless fun and lots of adventures this series is a guaranteed hit for kids. Featuring a QR code that will take you to a website full of extra content, including arts, crafts and many fun songs from The Mubbles world. Join our ever growing community, with over 150,000 subscribers already!Don't miss The Mubbles' other adventures in Meet the Mubbles and When Berry Met Terry!

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Four seasoned therapists share the science-backed successes of the revolutionary Restoration Therapy--created by Dr. Terry Hargrave and his wife, Sharon Hargrave, and used by Ron and Nan Deal in their practices and teachings--that shows couples how to stop the painful reactivity that harms their marriage by becoming more mindful of their emotional triggers, individually and as a couple, so that they experience a deeper, more trusting relationship.When Ron and Nan Deal suffered the devastating loss of their child, their marriage was nearly shattered by their destructive cycles. At wits' end, they sought the help of pioneering therapists Dr. Terry Hargrave and Sharon Hargrave, LMFT, whose transformational Restoration Therapy has helped millions through the practice of emotional mindfulness. Now, the Deals and Hargraves introduce readers to this proven method that challenges popular beliefs about how relationships work. They show readers how to better understand themselves in times of emotional distress, so that they can self-regulate. Christian readers will especially appreciate the balance of scientifically proven methods along with Scripturally sound teaching, resulting in more loving, faithful marital relationships.

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With the Hunger Crushing Combo, you can finally feel full and reduce food cravings without ever dieting again. And yes, you can have your cake and eat it too.Discover registered dietitian Abbey Sharp's groundbreaking approach to eating that smashes diet culture and breaks through the food noise. With her Hunger Crushing Combo, you'll banish fear foods, guilt, and cheat days, and finally get off the diet rollercoaster that's defined so much of our lives. Abbey's proven method is a simple way to effortlessly build out balanced snacks by combining two or more of the Hunger Crushing Compounds: protein, fiber, and healthy fats. By distilling down the latest science and research into an easy three step framework, you'll learn how to crush physical hunger and emotional cravings effortlessly without second thought. No counting. No tracking. No restricting. The Hunger Crushing Combo Plan helps simplify nutrition with a structure that you can easily adapt to your own goals and unique needs, while restoring joy and pleasure to eating. Discover freedom from diet culture and become your healthiest happiest self.

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It's THE NEVER BEFORE SEEN BOOK in THE hottest romantasy sensation that EVERYONE is talking about! What do you get if you mix Fourth Wing with Zodiac Academy, a dash of Arthurian legend, dark academia, and lots and lots of vampires? Welcome to Bloodwing Academy. Expect magic. Expect competition. Expect blood. 🩸🩸🩸 The reader reviews for the Bloodwing Academy series say it all! ‘This is the next Fourth Wing I swear’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘These two are everything. Their humour? Their BANTER? God tier’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 🩸🩸🩸 The night's chaos left us breathless. Now the real nightmare begins. A second dragon has awoken – her heart tainted and her power commandeered by two ruthless highbloods whose cruelty knows no bounds. My dearest friend teetered on the brink of death. A dragon saved her, but now she's tied to him in a way I can scarcely understand. What will this new bond do to the woman I've come to love as a sister? And then there’s Blake. Once my relentless tormentor – he betrayed me again, nearly condemning Nyxaris to a cursed, stone-cold fate. Now something has shifted in him. His gray eyes hide a secret he’s desperate to keep. I saved Blake’s life, despite everything. Yet now my every heartbeat questions where we go from here. With Bloodwing Academy in turmoil and a new headmaster no one saw coming, only one thing is certain: This is going to be one hell of a term. 🩸🩸🩸 🐲 Dragons, Vampires and Fae 🌶️ Slow-burn and spice 💗 Enemies-to-lovers and fated mates 🩸🩸🩸 Readers can't stop praising the Bloodwing Academy series: ‘There’s so much tension, angst, and yearning between Medra and Blake, and the spice was DELICIOUS’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you love dragons, academia, trials, vampires, and spice, you will absolutely devour this book!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The narrative is flawless and weaves beautifully around a fantastical and timeless dark world' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Celebrate the hot flashes of wisdom and the power that comes with getting older in this hilarious collection of vintage-with-a-twist art and wit—from the bestselling queen of women’s humor, Anne Taintor.Are you forever young . . . ish? Are you ready for someone to invent cool yoga? Do you see no good reason to act your age? Sure, midlife and menopause can come with moments of wondering if it’s you or the thermostat running warm, but they also bring well-earned realizations and rewards: You’ve awakened from the nightmare of youth. You’re old enough to know better, but too young to give a rat’s ass. Wrinkles reveal character, and you’ve come far enough to realize, honey, you couldn’t pay me to be twenty. Funny, sarcastic, and sympathetic, with just the right dose of bad behavior, Anne Taintor’s new collection is proof that getting older is an upgrade.

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Something delightfully fishy to write on! This trio of sticky notepads in a realistic sardine tin is the catch of the day for home or office fun.Fishing for a little something to write on or a great gift for a tinned food enthusiast? Try these fin-tastic sardine sticky notes—they look good enough to eat but are made for jotting down all those important thoughts. Three die-cut notepads with 180 pages each are tucked into a cool retro-design tin with a sliding lid. Once the notes are done, the tin makes a terrific keepsake—the perfect catch for bits and bobs. 

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Celebrate the world of LEGO® NINJAGO® with a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring fan-favorite minifigures from fifteen years of storytelling.Ninja, GO! Calling all LEGO puzzlers and LEGO NINJAGO fans—this exclusive 500-piece puzzle celebrates the fifteenth anniversary of the beloved LEGO theme! It’s time for a new adventure with your favorite NINJAGO characters: Jay, Kai, Lloyd, Zane, Cole, Nya, Master Wu, and many more. This puzzle includes more than sixty spectacular minifigures from the fifteen-year history of LEGO NINJAGO. How many can you identify? The back of the puzzle insert includes a key so you can learn every name. Find all your favorites, old and new! Bring the whole family to the table to tackle this spectacular new LEGO puzzle. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, NINJAGO and the NINJAGO logo, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. ©2026 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.

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'Ah, the taste and feel of blood when all passion and greed is sharpened in that one desire!'Lestat: a vampire - but very much not the conventional undead, for Lestat is the truly alive. Lestat is vivid, ecstatic, stagestruck, and in his extravagant story he plunges from the lasciviousness of eighteenth-century Paris to the demonic Egypt of prehistory; from fin-de-siecle New Orleans to the frenetic twentieth-century world of rock superstardom - as, pursued by the living and the dead, he searches across time for the secret of his own dark immortality.***The Vampire Chronicles is now a major TV show***Also in the Vampire Chronicles:Interview with the VampireThe Queen of the Damned

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Hiring the right candidates with the skills your business needs to succeed both now and in the future is crucial. The only way to achieve this is through a proactive approach to talent sourcing. Strategic People Sourcing is designed for senior HR professionals responsible for talent acquisition and provides everything needed to realise the benefits of strategic sourcing and transform the candidate experience. It explains why organizations must adopt a collaborative, cross-functional approach to talent acquisition to stay competitive in today's talent market, why a robust talent pipeline is a strategic asset to the business and shows how organizations can shift from a reactive to a proactive hiring approach. This practical guide provides advice on how to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing between recruitment and sourcing roles as well as providing guidance on how to design an integrated talent team model. There is also essential coverage of leveraging technology to track candidate journeys, automating communication, gain data-driven insights and centralizing information to improve transparency. Packed with real-world examples from companies including IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Spotify, and Amazon this is crucial reading for all senior Talent Acquisition and HR practitioners looking to secure the talent their organizations need to succeed.

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Data quality issues are an ever-growing problem for sales and marketing. Professionals in these sectors are expected to understand, clean and categorize data, though they may not always be data professionals.Covering how to deal with and fix data disasters, this book is designed to be a complete guide for early-mid career sales and marketing professionals on how to clean and organise their data and create a framework for data governance to future-proof it. It explains how to build a taxonomy to allow for easy segmentation and targeting of customers and how this in turn reduces spend and maximises effectiveness whilst minimising unnecessary costs. As data is now the foundation of every company, making sure your data is clean, complete and correct has never been more important. With practical examples and how-to guides throughout, Optimizing Sales and Marketing Data is immediately implementable, allowing readers to apply the knowledge to their own data right away. By being able to clean up and organize their data, sales and marketing professionals will be able to reduce their spend, increase their efficiency and profitability and become more confident handling and analyzing their customer data for further insights.

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Packed with exercises, models, checklists and templates, this book guides you through assessing client needs, choosing the right tools for each situation and delivering coaching with confidence and effectiveness. A complete resource for coaches, 50 Top Tools for Coaching presents the techniques required for every coaching situation. It focuses on every stage of the coaching process, from setting up and managing the coaching relationship to understanding and resolving conflict and developing client confidence and performance. With supporting hints and tips throughout to maximize the effectiveness and impact of the tools, this practical guide will help enhance leadership styles and coaching during periods of change. This fully revised sixth edition of 50 Top Tools for Coaching includes new tools and strategies for coaching hybrid working models as well as neurodiverse teams. It also incorporates techniques for promoting inclusive leadership and adapting coaching practices to hybrid working environments. It remains an indispensable resource for coaches of all levels of experience and in all remits, as well as managers and leaders looking to improve performance in their organizations through coaching and the use of AI tools. Online resources include additional tools, interactive templates and videos of the tools in action demonstrated by the authors.

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Marketers are operating in an increasingly competitive environment, so it's more important than ever to know all the tips and tricks to make your marketing succeed. Neuromarketing creates exciting opportunities to create marketing messages that really resonate with your customers and help you stand out from the crowd.This practical and accessible guide is for curious early to mid-level marketing professionals who are keen to gain a competitive edge. Utilizing insights gained from academic neuroscience, this book provides a series of areas marketers can focus on in order to improve the engagement and results achieved by their campaigns. Written by expert trainer Katie Hart, this book features research conducted over many years with real brands such as Dove, Spotler and the CIM, providing insights on what really does work that can be applied across any type of business.Covering subjects from how to improve recall and what informs the decisions we make, all the way to how marketers can utilize each of the senses in order to have the most impact, this comprehensive book will be your ultimate guide to creating powerful marketing messages. Neuromarketing will ensure you can successfully navigate changing consumer behaviour, attract and retain more customers and increase relevance for your target audience, all within one handy guide.

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From bestselling author Louise Fein comes a new historical novel set in a world of banned books and censorship, in which an encrypted manuscript unleashes a chain of consequences across 400 years, perfect for fans of Weyward and The Briar Club. 1552, PARIS: The print­ing press is quickly spreading new ideas across Europe, threatening the power of church and state and unleashing a wave of book burning and heretic hunting. When frightened ex-nun Lysbette Angiers arrives at Charlotte Guillard’s famous printing shop with her manuscript, neither woman knows just how far the powerful elite will go to prevent the spread of Lysbette’s audacious ideas. 1952, NEW YORK: Milly Bennett is a lonely housewife struggling to find her way in her new neighborhood amidst the paranoid clamors of McCarthy’s America. She finds her life taking an unexpected turn when a relic from her past presents her with a 400-year-old manuscript to decipher, pulling her into a vortex of danger that threatens to shatter her world.From the risky backstreets of sixteenth-century Paris to the unpredictable suburbs of mid-twentieth century New York, the stakes couldn’t be higher when, 400 years apart, Milly, Lysbette, and Charlotte each face a reality where the spread of ideas are feared and every effort is made to suppress them.Dramatic and affecting, and inspired by the real-life encrypted Voynich manuscript, Book of Forbidden Words is both an engrossing story about a timeless struggle that echoes through the ages and a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who dare to let their words be heard.

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The debut novel from National Book Award winner and Booker nominee Colum McCann'Colum McCann conjures a hugely inventive debut' Observer‘McCann writes equally well about Ireland, America and Mexico, and he links past and present in a finely woven narrative: Songdogs is a vivid, beautifully measured book’ Sunday TimesColum McCann's first novel goes back to the years before the Spanish Civil War, following the adventures of a peripatetic Irish photographer from the war-strewn shores of Europe to the exotic plains of Mexico.The story is told in the words of the photographer's only son, a wanderer himself, who uses his father's unreliable memories and the fading remnants of his art to piece together his family history and explain the mystery surrounding his mother - a Mexican beauty brought back by his father to Ireland.

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The Marquis de Sade, infamous for his obscene writing and his cruelty to women, nonetheless lived a life dominated by them - his charismatic mother, iron-willed mother-in-law, and his wife. A wife who, despite her husband's peccadilloes, and although their marriage was arranged in order for their families to combine financial and social capital, loved him devotedly for thirty years, through betrayal, imprisonment, and national turmoil.This biography reveals how Renée-Pélagie de Montreuil, Marquise de Sade, endured the chaos caused by her frenetically dissolute husband with grace, and how she carved out her own independence in an era when women were entitled to little of their own. She bore the Marquis three children, loved him, put up with his wild behaviour, edited his manuscripts for him, tried to help him escape prison by means legal and illegal, and acted throughout the decades of their marriage as his only reliable friend.Their complex relationship, set against the last years of the Ancien Régime in France, the Revolution and its aftermath, are brought to life with humour and compassion by Margaret Crosland, also the translator of Sade's Gothic Tales. She shows how the Sade marriage symbolized the decay of the old aristocracy and conveys the struggle of one individual to establish her personal identity at a time when women in France had virtually no rights of their own.

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Help Little Cub look for Daddy Lion in this compact buggy book edition of Who's Hiding on Safari? Lift the felt flaps to see where he is. Is he bathing at the watering hole, munching a meal or prowling through the bush? Which other animals will you find hiding underneath?There are soft flaps on every spread that are easy for babies to lift, helping them develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. With artwork by Axel Scheffler, bestselling illustrator of The Gruffalo, and a handy velcro strap to attach to the pram, this is the perfect gift to share with little ones.Discover more animal adventures from Axel Scheffler: Who's Hiding on the Farm?, In the Jungle and Can You Find Mummy?

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The greatest tragic love story ever told – but this time, Catherine tells it herself.With a nature as wild as the moors she loves to roam, Catherine Earnshaw grows up alongside Heathcliff, a foundling her father rescued from the streets of Liverpool. Their fierce, untamed bond deepens as they grow – until Mr Earnshaw’s death leaves Hindley, Catherine’s brutal brother, in control and Heathcliff reduced to servitude.Desperate to protect him, Catherine turns to Edgar Linton, the handsome heir to Thrushcross Grange. She believes his wealth might free Heathcliff from cruelty – but her choice is fatally misunderstood, and their lives spiral into a storm of passion, jealousy and revenge.Now, eighteen years later, Catherine rises from her grave to tell her story – and seek redemption.Essie Fox’s Catherine reimagines Wuthering Heights with beauty and intensity – a haunting, atmospheric retelling that brings new life to a timeless classic and lays bare the dark heart of an immortal love.

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'A wise, deep, nuanced and profoundly moving book.' Siri HustvedtThe Sunday Times bestselling authors of The Devil You Know return with a life-affirming myth busting exploration of trauma, resilience and healing.A widow dares not utter her husband's name. A prisoner of war buries the memories of his ordeal. A child hostage is rendered mute. What happens when trauma goes unspoken?The pioneering psychiatrist and psychotherapist Dr Gwen Adshead invites us to witness her work with patients struggling in the wake of a range of distressing and painful life events. Drawn from over thirty years of clinical practice, Unspeakable illuminates how language - and silence - can dramatically affect the quality of our recovery after disaster. Sometimes the hardest words to say out loud are the very ones to set us free and with Adshead's assistance and extraordinary insight, these courageous people step out of the darkness of shame and fear to discover new possibilities.This is not a book about trauma, it is about survival. In challenging prevailing misconceptions around trauma and by charting the transformation of patient identities, hearts and minds, Unspeakable makes a powerful case for hope.

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High Hill Manor has a secret.The prestigious boarding school attracted the brightest students. But that was before the head girl Emily Asbourne was found dead on the ground below the belltower.A long list of suspects.Chloe Carter joined in the final year. Things went badly wrong back in London, and she was desperate for a new start. She had her own reasons to hate Emily, but she wasn't the only one.A much-loved music teacher is charged with murder.Two decades pass, and Chloe greets Mr Aides at the prison gates on the day of his release. She is ready to tell all. But sharing secrets is a dangerous business and comes with a high price.A dark academia thriller perfect for fans of When We Were Silent, The Four, The Trial and My Dark Vanessa.

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Botanizing is the new birding! This fascinating book of 101 botany prompts is about the joy of getting to know plants in much the same way we get to know birds, through observation and attention. Let's Botanize! is a guide to learning about and understanding the world of plants, a hobby that can ease stress, bring joy, and deepen your connection with the incredible diversity of life all around you. With easy entry points and lush photography, the 101 prompts inspire readers to engage with plant life meaningfully each day by observing the parts, patterns, and processes that make plants so amazing. Examine a bud at the tip of a branch-does it have hairs or scales? What is the most brightly colored plant part you can find that is not a flower or a fruit? Listen to the plants-what sounds do you hear them making? Follow the prompts on dedicated walks in the woods, on your sidewalk, on your commute to work, or even in your kitchen! Revisit prompts at different times of year, in different countries, climates, and ecosystems. As you learn more, you may even find that revisiting the same prompt and the same tree can provide a completely different perspective as you become more familiar with the wonderful world of plants.

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War has been declared and the lives of three sisters, Lydia, Peggy and Teddy, are about to be turned upside down. As bombs rain down on London, the girls will lose their homes, their things, their loved ones . . . But they will find lost kittens, friendships with fellow rebels, the need for art, the strength and love to carry on, and a greater sense of family than ever. And with each other's help and with the radical changes to society that war brings, the three sisters will discover the essence of who they truly are. Lydia's story: it's 1939 and war has been declared. The girls have been evacuated to the countryside. Lydia, the oldest and always the sensible one, is finding a way to make everyone feel safe - with her cooking! But the weight of responsibility begins to feel unbearably heavy and Lydia decides to take drastic, dangerous action . . .Peggy's story: it's 1943 and the girls are back in London, crammed into a house in Peckham Rye with numerous friends and relatives. Peggy, the arty one, is at school and hating it. Inspired by her new friend Arno, a refugee from Germany, Peggy is determined to go to art school, whatever the cost . . .Teddy's story: it's 1946 and the girls are living through the war's aftermath. Teddy, the clever one, is excelling at school. So when a school trip to Paris is on the cards, the family are keen to find the money for Teddy to go. Little do they know that, instead of learning French, Teddy plans to try and find one of the family's very dearest lost loved ones . . .

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One last summer to fall in love... Alice and Briar were best friends through high school, returning every year to the summer camp Briar's mother ran. Until one summer - their last together - when Alice kisses Briar, then flees to England and cuts off all contact.Now, it's up to Briar to keep the summer camp running. Determined to ease her long-term guilt over how she treated Briar, Alice offers to help co-direct, and soon the two are sharing a cabin and managing chaotic campers and counsellors.The two constantly butt heads and rub each other the wrong way - but is all the friction they're feeling purely down to past grievances, or is some of the heat due to rekindled attraction?The beautiful and heartwarming sapphic romance for fans of Alison Cochrun, Ashley Herring Blake and Casey McQuiston.

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From the authors of the Goddess Girls and Heroes in Training series comes the fourth book in the School for Magical Monsters series about Medusa working to unlock her magic power--part of the Aladdin QUIX line! Medusa is a Beast at the School for Magical Monsters who's waiting for her magical power. It's too bad her wiggles don't count because she is full of them! She calls them her wiggle-worries, although she wiggles if she's happy or excited, too. When her teacher Mr. Cyclops announces a big art project, Medusa knows it's her big chance to prove herself and finally earn her power! Medusa decides to create special messages of kindness, picking out cool rocks to write fun sayings on them like You Rock, Give Hugs, and Have a Great Day! With help from her goddess friend Athena, can Medusa turn her wiggles into magic?

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Unleash your cosmic creativity with Zodiac Mosaic Crochet!Journey across the universe with this star-studded mosaic crochet pattern collection, as you explore 12 beautifully designed charts representing each sign of the zodiac.Mosaic crochet is an easy-to-learn technique that allows you to create intricate patterns using just two colors of yarn. It's a fantastic way to add visual interest to your projects without constantly having to change colors.With 10 versatile projects in this highly original collection, the possibilities are as boundless as the cosmos itself. Whether you're a fiery Aries or a mystical Pisces, you can customize each project just for you, and never run out of ideas for cute gifts for friends and family.Create stunning crochet colorwork projects that reflect your unique astrological identity, including:Wearable Accessories: Stylish scarves, cozy hats, and eye-catching bags.Designer Home Decor: Striking wall art, unique table settings, and luxurious pillows.Bespoke Gifts: Personalized presents for all the star signs in your life.Showstopper Blanket: Bring the whole zodiac together into a mesmerizing round blanket that is truly out of this world!Alexis Sixel, with her characteristic dark and dramatic mosaic crochet style, guides you through all the techniques needed to confidently embark on this celestial craft adventure.Make over 120 projects full of cosmic wonder - order your copy now!

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Eat in tune with your cycle to reverse uncomfortable symptoms of hormonal imbalance and optimize your health, empowering you to look and feel your best. Your hormone health determines everything from your mood and energy to your weight, confidence and libido, making it the foundation of living a happy, healthy and symptom-free life. Luckily, nutrition is one of the best hormone-balancing tools at your disposal. Certified health coach Lauren Chambers helps women optimize their hormones with recipes that deliver the specific nutrients you need during each phase of your cycle. Here, Chambers outlines the four principles of hormone balance and teaches you to support the ebbs and flows of your cycle with delicious recipes, simple tips, and natural remedies. You'll understand your body's cues, preserve energy, replenish lost nutrients, and reduce and reverse symptoms like heavy, painful, irregular periods; mood swings; acne; depression; anxiety; digestive issues; hair loss/thinning; and stubborn weight gain. Whether you're looking to get your cycle back on track, boost your fertility, or simply connect with your body, this book will support you on your health journey and ultimately help you thrive. 100 simple gluten-free recipes make it easy and fun to nourish your body through every phase: Menstrual: Protein and warming foods are key, so try the Cajun-Spiced Shrimp + Creamy Polenta or Bison Butternut Squash Chili Follicular: Get necessary fiber and probiotics with the Green Goddess Chickpea Smash Toast and Weeknight Chicken Cashew Stir-Fry Ovulatory: Keep surging estrogen levels in check with the Honey Sriracha Turkey Protein Bowls and Charred Cauliflower + Dates and Spiced Tahini Sauce Luteal: Boost your mood and magnesium levels with Cozy Autumn Harvest Bowls and Fudgy Flourless PMS Brownies

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Only Murders in the Building meets Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library in this "intriguing, fast-paced" (School Library Journal) novel about a girl pulled into a mysterious treasure hunt at her new boarding school. Ever since her mom passed away, twelve-year-old Megumi "Meg" Mizuno has been spiraling. After too many low grades and cut classes, she's been expelled from school--apparently, everyone else has moved past her grief and expects the same from her. Her dad secures her a spot at the prestigious Leland Chase Academy, a boarding school in middle-of-nowhere New York, called the Last Chance Academy by its student body. If Meg can't make it work there, she'll be forced to live with her horrible aunt. At first, Leland Chase seems like an average, if very strict, boarding school, though Meg tentatively warms up to her roommate and some of their classmates. Then, one night, a mysterious envelope appears under her door, inviting Meg and her roommate to participate in a scavenger hunt. The only rules: don't get caught by faculty or staff and no cheating. The grand prize? A luxury stay at a fancy resort in California. And after learning her dad has plans to sell their family home--with all its memories of Mom--Meg knows she has to win the competition and use the trip's one-on-one time to convince Dad they shouldn't move. Thanks to her mom, who taught her how to solve ciphers, Meg has a knack for puzzles she uses to get ahead in the hunt. But she quickly learns that her classmates seem to have their own sets of skills keeping them in the competition. And as they get deeper in the game, Meg and her fellow competitors realize the anonymous creator has their own agenda...and LCA isn't quite what it seems.

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Books! Storytime! Babies love everything about the library. Spend the afternoon exploring the shelves with this book that's INDESTRUCTIBLE. Original Indestructibles(TM) are still the best: chew proof, rip proof, drool proof, and 100% washable--books that babies can really sink their gums into! Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies "read" (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are: - Rip Proof--made of ultra-durable tight-woven material - Waterproof--can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed! - Emergent Literacy Tool--bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic reading - Portable--lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper bag and for travel - Safe for Baby--meets ASTM safety standards

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When the full catalogue of miseries that can be visited on a middle-aged woman are happening all at once to Alison Solomon, everybody tells her she should talk to someone. But it's hard, really hard, to find the right therapist. Meanwhile, there is a ghostly woman hanging around outside her house and - is that a rat in the kitchen? In My Husband and Other Rats, we follow Alison as she navigates a series of scrapes, crises and therapists, with the help of a hilarious cast of characters including an artisanal rat catcher . . .

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