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The Book of the Year 2019 (9781786332011)

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The Book of the Year is back, with yet another pro-rogues gallery of the most amazing, audacious and absolutely absurd news of 2019. Once again the fact-finding foursome behind the podcast No Such Thing As A Fish have been newspaper-trawling and website-crawling to create your ultimate guide to the past twelve months. Learn which of Donald Trump's claims are so bizarre they can't even be fact-checked. Find out why every single French MP received camembert in the post. And get to the bottom of all the improvements made to the Ford company's robotic bum. All this and much, much more, including the news that: * Two tourists planning to visit the Norwegian village of A, ended up 1,310km away, in Aa. * Five guys were arrested at a branch of Five Guys. * Hollyoaks was partly written by the British government. * The US town of Hell froze over. From Assange to Zuckerberg, taking in Cardi B, CCTV, D-Day, and eSports, The Book of the Year is the only book you need to make senseo...

Testimony Taken Before the Select Committee of the Senate of New Jersey, Volume I (9781241659035)

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This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. Product details Format Paperback | 332 pages Dimensions 189 ...

Butterfly Eyes (9780981774909)

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A recipient of two Mom's Choice Awards (Imagine it! & Values and Life Lessons), a Young Voices Foundation Award (Children's Picture Book 7 and Under), and recognized by the Dove Foundation, Butterfly Eyes is a beautiful picture book about the right choices a butterfly "sees" being made through her eyes as she flutters over a little town. Parents and teachers alike will enjoy the unique interactive story time experience this wordless picture book offers. Product details For ages 6-8 Format Paperback | 28 pages D...

The Body in the Castle Well : The Dordogne Mysteries 12 (9781786485779)

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A missing art student. An international investigation. A secret that will shatter the village of St Denis. Millions of readers worldwide are talking about the Dordogne Mysteries. Find out why and join them with the latest gripping addition to this beloved series. 'Will make readers long for lazy days in rural France' Irish Independent A rich American art student is found dead at the bottom of a well in an ancient hilltop castle. The young woman, Claudia, had been working in the archives of an eminent French art historian, a crippled Resistance war hero, at his art-filled chateau. As Claudia's White House connections get the US Embassy and the FBI involved, Bruno traces the people and events that led to her fatal accident - or was it murder? Bruno learns that Claudia had been trying to buy the chateau and art collection of her tutor, even while her researches led her to suspect that some of his attributions may have been forged. This takes Bruno down a trail that leads him...

The Resistance Man : Bruno, Chief of Police 6 (9781780870748)

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In south-west France, WW2 casts the longest shadow when some rare bank notes are discovered, notes that may have links to the legendary Neuvic train robbery in 1944 in the sixth internationally-bestselling case for Bruno, chief of police In St Denis, Bruno, chef de police, can't get a moment's rest. Some rare bank notes have come to light that may have links to the legendary Neuvic train robbery in 1944. The investigation is fraught with issues. Bruno is also dealing with a wave of local burglaries, which have brought his old flame, Isabelle - and their complicated history - back to the town. Worse is to come. Tasked with piecing together these past crimes, Bruno now finds he has the more pressing matter of a body on his hands. He must now trace the links between past and present to restore peace in St Denis. Product details Format ...

Jesus, Bombs, and Ice Cream Study Guide with DVD : Building a More Peaceful World (9780310693703)

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Author and activist Shane Claiborne believes all people share a vision of a world where love triumphs over hatred, where life conquers death. A couple of years ago, Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, and Claiborne crossed paths. Ben said to Shane, I have read your books, and I like what I see. Shane said to Ben, I have eaten your ice cream, and I like what I taste. They started dreaming and scheming...? and Jesus, Bombs, and Ice Cream was born. A host of talented friends have joined Shane and Ben for this multi-media presentation.? This DVD contains over 2 hours of testimonials, together with visual art and music, to provoke participants to imagine humanity with fewer bombs and more ice cream. The coordinating participant's guide (sold separately) is packed full of stories of reconciliation and grace, quotes, reflections, and questions for groups and individuals to discuss and discern how they can help make a more peaceful world a reality. Sessions include: ...

Animal Ethics for Veterinarians (9780252083198)

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Veterinarians serve on the front lines working to prevent animal suffering and abuse. For centuries, their compassion and expertise have improved the quality of life and death for animals in their care. However, modern interest in animal rights has led more and more people to ask questions about the ethical considerations that lie behind common veterinary practices. This Common Threads volume, drawn from articles originally published in the Journal of Animal Ethics (JAE), offers veterinarians and other interested readers a primer on key issues in the field. Essays in the first section discuss aspects of veterinary oaths, how advances in animal cognition science factor into current ethical debates, and the rise of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine and its relationship to traditional veterinary medicine. The second section continues with an essay that addresses why veterinarians have an obligation to educate animal caregivers to look past "cuteness" in order to ...

A Survey of Boston and Its Vicinity : Shewing the Distance from the Old State House ... to All the Towns and Villages Not Exceeding Fifteen Miles Therefrom ...: Together with a Short Topographical Sketch of the Country, the Whole Taken from Actual... (9781373052650)

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservati...

A Greek and English Dictionary, Comprising All the Words in the Writings of the Most Popular Greek Authors; With the Difficult Inflections in Them and in the Septuagint and New Testament .. (9780341972341)

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Product details Format ...

First Sticker Book Dinosaurs (9781409523086)

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Big, small, spiky, swimming and flying - there are lots of dinosaurs to discover in this exciting sticker book! Children will love placing the stickers on the landscapes to create colourful prehistoric scenes. Includes over 100 dinosaur stickers. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard. Product details Format Paperback | 24 pages Dimensions 216 x 276 x 5mm | 188g ...

Noisy Diggers (9781409535157)

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This title is full of big noisy diggers for little children to discover. There are five sounds on the panel, one for each digger, including a rumbling bulldozer, a thudding rock-breaker, an excavator digging a hole, and a tipper truck unloading rocks. Product details For ages 0-5 Format Board book | 10 pages Dimensions 275 x 300 x 11mm | 6...

Ultimate Book of Cities (9791027600793)

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Where does the Express bus take you? How many swans are in the lake at the park? What replaces the shoe repair store? The Ultimate Book of Cities reveals the answers to these questions and much, much more in an oversized fact- and action-packed look at life in the big city! Featuring 59 flaps, pop-ups, pull tabs and movable parts, this all-you-need-to-know guide provides detailed information about what makes a city tick: from the different ways of getting around and what goes on in all the big buildings, to what traffic signs mean and who are all the people who keep the city in tip-top shape! It is a must-have volume to add to a young reader's library of The Ultimate Book series. Product details For ages 5+ Format ...

Yum Yummy Yuck (9783791374055)

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In their hip and often humorous Instagram accounts, Amanda and Cree Jones invite the world into their life with two young kids. Now, the Joneses are sharing another experience-the struggle to keep their kids from putting everything they see into their mouths. Using simple, bright illustrations, irresistible colors, gentle repetition, and a lighthearted tone, this stylish board book teaches babies and toddlers what they should and shouldn't put in their mouths. Delectable treats like an ice cream cone, a pear, and a donut are interspersed with not-so-yummy things kids find irresistible-like coins, boogers, and sand. Facing pages display the correct use of these items-boogers go in tissues, coins in a piggy bank, and sand in a bucket. Designed to appeal to modern parents, this durable and attractive book will have kids and their parents going back to it and sharing in the fun of all the delicious and disgusting things kids like. Product details ...

The History of al-Tabari Vol. 17 : The First Civil War: From the Battle of Siffin to the Death of 'Ali A.D. 656-661/A.H. 36-40 (9780791423943)

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Many of the events treated in this volume have become part of the historical consciousness of Muslims. The first civil war of Islam, the Fitnah, is widely seen as of decisive importance in dividing the Muslims into three major traditions, Sunnis, Shi'is, and Kharijis, which have persisted until today. Although this division may be an over-simplification of a much more complex process of community formation, the events narrated here are certainly of great importance in the early history of Islam. The volume is focused on the struggle between the caliph 'Ali and his rival and eventual successor as caliph, Mu'awiyah, the first caliph of the Umayyad dynasty. About half of the material is concerned with the confrontation between the two at the battle of Siffin in 657, the fighting, the ending of the battle when the Syrian supporters of Mu'awiyah are described as having attached Qu'ranic texts to their lances, and the subsequent negotiations between the two rivals whi...

Die Nordseedetektive 01 : Das geheimnisvolle Haus am Deich (9783833733826)

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Emma und Lukas ziehen mit ihrem Papa Mick in die Villa ihres Großonkels an die Nordsee. Onkel Janssen war ein echter Meisterdetektiv! Ein Glück, dass er ein handgeschriebenes Buch mit all seinen Tipps und Tricks hinterlassen hat. Denn schon meldet sich eine Klientin, die Hilfe bei der Suche nach ihrem verschwundenen Ehemann braucht. Ganz klar, dass sich Emma, Lukas und Mick diesen Fall nicht durch die Lappen gehen lassen. Doch eine gute Spürnase zu sein, ist gar nicht so einfach Product details For ages 8+ Format Hardback | 129 pages Dimensions...

Ponyherz 06: Nachts im Stall (9783551652560)

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PONYHERZ: Ein Mädchen. Ein Wildpferd. Eine unglaubliche Freundschaft. Band 6: Nicht nur das Wildpferd Ponyherz hält Anni auf Trab! Am Reiterhof Hottenhöh gehen nachts in den Stallungen seltsame Dinge vor sich: Sachen verschwinden, die Pferde sind scheu ... Pia behauptet: Es spukt! Anni nimmt ihren ganzen Mut zusammen und legt sich auf die Lauer ... PONYHERZ: Anni hat ein Geheimnis: Im Wald wartet Ponyherz auf sie - ein Wildpferd ... Zusammen können sie reiten wie der Wind ... Warmherziges Pferde-Abenteuer mit überzeugender Heldin, hinreißend illustriert! Product details For ages 0-5 Format Hardback | 128 pages ...

The Brave Kitten (9781589254800)

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Each book in the Pet Rescue Adventures series features an adorable puppy or kitten looking for a special family and a loving home, in a wonderful collection of heartwarming tales that are perfect for animal lovers. Simultaneous. Product details For ages 0-5 Format Paperback | 128 pages Dimensions 127 x 196 x 10mm | 136g ...

The Children Act (9781101872871)

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Now a Major Motion Picture starring Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, and Fionn Whitehead. One of the Best Books of the Year: The Washington Post, NPR, Vogue, BookRiot Fiona Maye is a leading High Court judge who presides over cases in the family division. She is renowned for her fierce intelligence, exactitude, and sensitivity. But her professional success belies private sorrow and domestic strife. There is the lingering regret of her childlessness, and now her marriage of thirty years is in crisis. At the same time, she is called on to try an urgent case: Adam, a beautiful seventeen-year-old boy, is refusing for religious reasons the medical treatment that could save his life, and his devout parents echo his wishes. Time is running out. Should the secular court overrule sincerely expressed faith? In the course of reaching a decision, Fiona visits Adam in the hospital--an encounter that stirs long-buried feelings in her and powerful new emotions in the boy. Her judgment has momentous cons...

Sweet Tooth (9780099578789)

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The year is 1972, the Cold War is far from over and Serena Frome, in her final year at Cambridge, is being groomed for MI5. Sent on Operation Sweet Tooth - a highly secret undercover mission - she meets Tom Haley, a promising young writer. First she loves his stories, then she begins to love the man. Can she maintain the fiction of her undercover life? And who is inventing whom? To answer these questions, Serena must abandon the first rule of espionage - trust no one. Product details Format Paperback | 384 pages Dimensions 129 x 198 ...

Sweet Tooth (9780099582038)

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Serena Frome, the beautiful daughter of an Anglican bishop, has a brief affair with an older man during her final year at Cambridge, and finds herself being groomed for the intelligence services. The year is 1972. Britain, confronting economic disaster, is being torn apart by industrial unrest and terrorism and faces its fifth state of emergency. The Cold War has entered a moribund phase, but the fight goes on, especially in the cultural sphere. Serena, a compulsive reader of novels, is sent on a `secret mission' which brings her into the literary world of Tom Haley, a promising young writer. First she loves his stories, then she begins to love the man. Can she maintain the fiction of her undercover life? And who is inventing whom? To answer these questions, Serena must abandon the first rule of espionage - trust no one. McEwan's mastery dazzles us in this superbly deft and witty story of betrayal and intrigue, love, and the invented self. ...

Nutshell (9781784705114)

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The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller Trudy has betrayed her husband, John. She's still in the marital home - a dilapidated, priceless London townhouse - but not with John. Instead, she's with his brother, the profoundly banal Claude, and the two of them have a plan. But there is a witness to their plot: the inquisitive, nine-month-old resident of Trudy's womb. Product details Format Paperback | 224 pages Dimensions 129 x 198 x 17mm | 197g ...

What Makes Us Moral? : Science, Religion and the Shaping of the Moral Landscape. A Response to Sam Harris (9780281068982)

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Is science really all we need to make moral decisions? Will there come a time when reason and science alone can tell us everything we need to know about human values? Will this brave new world be better than the current one? Is religion making its last stand in this debate? Theologian and ethicist Craig Hovey exposes the flaws in the idea that science alone answers our moral questions. He directly engages the latest book by Sam Harris, The Moral Landscape: How Science Can Determine Human Values on a host of questions. Hovey argues that Harris' views about human well-being owe and unacknowledged debt to Judaism and Christianity, while his vision of a purely rational moral progress is a fantasy. Hovey draws on Christian morality to give a strikingly different vision of human well-being - one that is more interesting as well as more concrete and beautiful. Product details Fo...

Romantischer Schwarzwald - Familienplaner hoch (Wandkalender 2020 , 21 cm x 45 cm, hoch) : Einer der schönsten Flecke auf dieser Erde (Monatskalender, 14 Seiten ) (9783671086245)

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Der Fotograf Ingo Laue hat in beeindruckender Fotografie den Schwarzwald portraitiert. Seine Locations sind nur selten geplant. Es sind die Momente, die ihn faszinieren. Der Schwarzwald hat viele Gesichter, doch jedes spricht die gleiche Sprache. Fühlen Sie in seinen Bildern die Romantik einer bezaubernden und einmaligen Landschaft. Dieser erfolgreiche Kalender wurde dieses Jahr mit gleichen Bildern und aktualisiertem Kalendarium wiederveröffentlicht. Dieser erfolgreiche Kalender wurde dieses Jahr mit gleichen Bildern und aktualisiertem Kalendarium wiederveröffentlicht. Product details Format Calendar | 14 pages Dimensions ...

Daredevil: Back In Black Vol. 4: Identity (9781302905620)

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There's a bounty on DAREDEVIL's head big enough to bring out every contract killer in New York City. And you'll never believe who the client is! A man who never misses and only needs to pull the trigger once sets his sights on Matt Murdock; will the Man Without Fear survive the encounter? COLLECTING: DAREDEVIL 15-20 Product details Format Paperback | 136 pages Dimensions 168 x 259 x 5.08mm | 226.8g ...

Admissions : A Life in Brain Surgery (9781474605892)

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Henry Marsh has spent a lifetime operating on the surgical frontline. There have been exhilarating highs and devastating lows, but his love for the practice of neurosurgery has never wavered. Prompted by his retirement from his full-time job in the NHS, and through his continuing work in Nepal and Ukraine, Henry has been forced to reflect more deeply about what forty years spent handling the human brain has taught him. Moving between encounters with patients in his London hospital, to those he treats in the more extreme circumstances of his work abroad, Henry faces up to the overwhelming burden of responsibility that can come with trying to reduce human suffering. Unearthing memories of his early days as a medical student, and the experiences that shaped him as a young surgeon, he explores the difficulties of a profession that deals in probabilities rather than certainties, and where the consequences of your decisions alter not just the life of a patient but also of those around them. ...

The Discourses of Sir Joshua Reynolds (9781286092699)

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Discourses Of Sir Joshua Reynolds Sir Joshua Reynolds John Burnet J. Carpenter, 1842 Art Product details ...