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The Firearm Revolution
A groundbreaking account of how firearms changed Europe and the worldIn Renaissance Italy, the gun was not only a tool of war but also a desirable object, a luxury item carried at court. Guns were in use on the battlefield by 1440; later in that century Leonardo da Vinci sketched a design for a faster-firing, more portable handgun that could be hidden beneath a cloak. As the gun proliferated in society, it became both a means of self-defence and a threat to civic order. In The Firearm Revolution, historian Catherine Fletcher explores the emergence of firearms in Renaissance Italy and beyond, describing the social transformations that accompanied the evolution of the handgun from innovative military technology to widely used personal accessory. Fletcher shows that as guns became smaller and the new wheellock mechanism made concealed carry possible, Italian states increasingly tried to control their use—even as they viewed firearms as necessary for their militias. In the end, Fletcher reports, the importance of civic defence trumped the concern for social order. As guns became ever more acceptable, stories of how firearms aided Europeans’ overseas conquests created a new and more positive image for a weapon once considered the devil’s work. Debates over the regulation of firearms five centuries ago—which included arguments over the restriction of gun ownership, the use of guns for self-defence and the regulation of an armed militia—in many ways anticipate discussions about gun control today. Fletcher’s groundbreaking account sheds new light on how governments weighed the competing priorities of defence and social order as they set out to build empires.
Llama Llama Graduation Day!
The school year is coming to end, which means it's time for graduation! Llama Llama has learned so much this year, but he isn't so sure he's ready to say goodbye to his teacher or classmates. Change can be scary, but with the help of his friends and family, Llama Llama remembers that it can also be good. The beloved Llama Llama, originally created by Anna Dewdney, is back for a graduation day celebration. The perfect gift for little ones celebrating their own important milestones.
Plant Spirit Wisdom
Discover the basics of HERBALISM from a shamanic point of view and be EMPOWERED as you connect and engage with SACRED MEDICINE PLANT ENERGIES for WISDOM and HEALING.Join Karine Gordineer, herbalist and shamanic practitioner, to explore the world of the sentience and language of plants. Return to the sacred relationship with Earth and all her beings we once shared and develop the skills of awareness and deep listening needed to hear the plants’ wisdom and teachings. Journey step by step through the process of how plants communicate alongside a variety of exercises and ceremonies, including vocal toning, meditation, breathwork, plant dreaming, and using herbal oils and flower essences to develop life-changing relationships. Specific plant allies such as Daisy, Lavender, Mugwort, Hibiscus, and many more are outlined in detail sharing their individual messages and guidance. Learn how these botanical bonds aid healing, emotional wellness and balance, problem-solving, and connection that you can integrate into your daily life.
The Civic Bargain
A powerful case for democracy and how it can adapt and survive—if we want it toIs democracy in trouble, perhaps even dying? Pundits say so, and polls show that most Americans believe that their country’s system of governance is being “tested” or is “under attack.” But is the future of democracy necessarily so dire? In The Civic Bargain, Brook Manville and Josiah Ober push back against the prevailing pessimism about the fate of democracy around the world. Instead of an epitaph for democracy, they offer a guide for democratic renewal, calling on citizens to recommit to a “civic bargain” with one another to guarantee civic rights of freedom, equality, and dignity. That bargain also requires them to fulfill the duties of democratic citizenship: governing themselves with no “boss” except one another, embracing compromise, treating each other as civic friends, and investing in civic education for each rising generation. Manville and Ober trace the long progression toward self-government through four key moments in democracy’s history: Classical Athens, Republican Rome, Great Britain’s constitutional monarchy, and America’s founding. Comparing what worked and what failed in each case, they draw out lessons for how modern democracies can survive and thrive. Manville and Ober show that democracy isn’t about getting everything we want; it’s about agreeing on a shared framework for pursuing our often conflicting aims. Crucially, citizens need to be able to compromise, and must not treat one another as political enemies. And we must accept imperfection; democracy is never finished but evolves and renews itself continually. As long as the civic bargain is maintained—through deliberation, bargaining, and compromise—democracy will live.
Growing Up Ladybug
Peek into the bold and beautiful world of Anna the ladybug—where tiny legs, spotted wings, and big adventures await!Anna may be small, but her life is anything but quiet. From the moment she hatches, she’s on the move—growing, changing, and learning how to survive in a world full of surprises. Whether she’s escaping hungry predators or hunting down her favorite snack (aphids!), Anna shows that even the tiniest beetles can be fierce, clever, and full of heart. Whether your child is a budding entomologist or just loves a good garden adventure, Growing Up Ladybug is a delightful and educational journey they’ll want to read again and again. The Little Heroes series highlights the essential, yet often overlooked, roles that insects and small animals—from pollinators to natural pest controllers—play in our ecosystem. Through a fun and gentle lens, young readers learn about the small but mighty heroes that keep our natural world in balance. Fascinating Ladybug Facts – Learn how ladybugs grow, hunt, and protect themselves in the wild. STEM Learning Through Storytelling – Perfect for classrooms, homeschoolers, and curious kids who love bugs, beetles, and backyard science. Complete Life Cycle Coverage – Follows Anna from egg to adult, highlighting her role in nature and the importance of biodiversity. Vivid Illustrations and Engaging Narrative – Brings the garden to life with colorful artwork and a story that sparks curiosity. Part of the Trusted Little Heroes Series – A favorite among families and educators, this series celebrates the courage and wonder of nature’s smallest creatures. For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children’s books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to nonfiction, and fairy tales.
Bastard (WEBTOON) Vol. 4
Jin Seon is a sickly high school boy living in the shadow of a dark secret: His father is a serial killer. To make matters worse, Jin's father forced him to serve as an accomplice to his crimes for years. Now that Jin's trying to break free, his father's malevolence is bearing down on him. His girlfriend Kyun is a target for murder, his friend Manny has been crippled, and his finances have been completely cut off. With no one left to turn to and nowhere left to go, does Jin have no choice but to return home and face whatever evil game his father has planned? And there's a darker question beneath it all--deep down, is he a killer, himself?
Secure
What’s the secret to finding success, happiness and love? You need to feel SECURE. ‘Psychiatrist Amir Levine gives us a set of tools to help us feel more secure in all our relationships, not just romantic ones, but with colleagues, friends, family and even with ourselves.’ PHILIPPA PERRY‘In a world where so many people feel disconnected, this book explains why that hurts so much and, more importantly, what we can actually do about it.’ RANGAN CHATTERJEE‘It’s so good . . . I’ve read it cover-to-cover, back-to-front, upside-down, inside-out: it's great.’ CHRIS EVANSHow do you become more connected to the people around you, without the fear of being hurt? How can you stop overthinking and letting your emotions impair your judgement? Is it possible to learn emotional resilience? People with a secure attachment style are the most comfortable not just in their relationships, but also in their own skin. Living life in ‘secure mode’ enables them to cope more effectively with challenges across many areas of life – they’re healthier, less reactive, less driven by insecurity, and better able to navigate setbacks and even social media. It is as though they move through the world with a kind of resilient bubble around them. But new research reveals that your attachment style isn’t fixed. Anyone can become SECURE. In Secure, Dr Amir Levine – multimillion-copy-bestselling author of Attached, and the world’s leading expert on the clinical application of attachment science – introduces a transformative framework feeling more secure in your career, your friendships, your romantic life and beyond. Along the way, he makes a simple, revolutionary argument: when you harness the power of secure mode, you can create the life you want. It’s never too late to become SECURE. This book will show you how. What readers are saying? 'A holy grail book . . . essential reading for anyone wanting to work on themself.'? 'For anyone who has ever felt stuck in patterns of anxiety, avoidance or disconnection, this book offers something genuinely hopeful . . . It is, in the best sense, a practical guide to flourishing.'? 'I'm blown away by the real-life pearls packed into it . . . I can’t recommend it enough!'? 'A rare and compelling combination of neuroscience and clinical practice that I could not put down . . . Will make any avoidant or anxious person feel less shame and more understood.' ? 'This book will change your life.'More praise for Secure:‘A groundbreaking roadmap to emotional resilience . . . Whether you’re anxious, avoidant, or somewhere in between, this book helps you to shift into “secure mode” and thrive.’ CHARLES DUHIGG, bestselling author of The Power of Habit 'A profound new model for creating real, lasting security in our patients and in ourselves.' LORI GOTTLIEB, bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone‘A rare kind of guide: humane, hopeful, and immediately useful for anyone who wants to show up better for the people who matter most.’ AMY EDMONDSON, author of Right Kind of Wrong‘With science and compassion, Dr. Levine reveals the emotional grounding we need to live, work and lead with resilience. Secure offers a vital roadmap to the inner strength that makes sustainable success possible.’ ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, bestselling author of Thrive
Confidence Men
Why do millions of Americans support a system that is making them poorer, sicker, and lesssecure every day? If modern capitalism routinely exploits working people, then why do so manyflock to its most reactionary defenders in personalities like Jordan Peterson, Elon Musk, andAndrew Tate? Or, as the philosopher Baruch Spinoza asked, why do we fight for slavery as if itwere our salvation? Confidence Men: The Duping of the American Mind provides a compellinganswer to those questions. Mere journalistic accounts of these hucksters have pointed out their many lies and inaccuracies,their personal failings and rank hypocrisy. Confidence Men does something different. Instead oftreating these sensational figures as individual bad actors, it identifies a common philosophythat animates them all. Each of them are, in their own ways, irrationalists – believing in thepower of a strong will to overcome ordinary reality (and ordinary people). Objective facts,nature, and even “human nature” melt away before the creative genius or the mystical hero. Today’s “confidence men” are the cheerleaders of hierarchy and domination, where thesupreme value is one of unhinged belief in oneself. As against reactionary forms of self-help,Confidence Men proposes a rationalist alternative – neither wishing our problems away, nor“manifesting” success – but instead, understanding the world so that we can change it for thebetter.
The Take
Maggie Wang, a broke young Asian American writer, needs a lifeline. Ingrid Parker, a veteran white Hollywood producer with her career on the edge, offers an impossible deal: $3 million for ten experimental medical sessions that promise to reverse aging, using Maggie as a transfusion partner. For Ingrid, it''s a chance to recapture her youth and save her fading career. For Maggie, it''s freedom - money to support her parents and finally finish her novel. What starts as a professional transaction exchanging blood, quickly becomes a complex psychological dance. Maggie gains unprecedented access to Ingrid''s hard-earned wisdom, while Ingrid sees in Maggie a potential protégé - and a weapon against an industry that''s been trying to sideline her. As their relationship intensifies, they''re forced to confront the harsh realities of race, age, and success. Who has the power to tell stories? And what are they willing to sacrifice to succeed?
Convergence
Includes free streaming access to a corresponding video series. Many Christians and ministry leaders think that much of what Jesus did on earth was because he was God. When we think this, we neglect Scripture where it tells us that Jesus, though always God, deliberately chose to limit his divine attributes and power. Looking at Jesus's life and ministry Thompson asks, "If Jesus chose to limit his divine attributes and power, how did he do all of this?" Here Thompson finds the convergence of three things that should ultimately shape our own lives:Jesus used spiritual disciplines (or practices) to walk with the Father and to develop and learn as we do. Jesus used spiritual gifts (not his inherent power) to carry out his ministry while on earth. Jesus used the promptings he received from the Father and the Spirit to lead his disciples into moments of revival. In Convergence: Spiritual Gifts, Practices, and Unusual Works of the Spirit you will come to realize that Jesus as God come in flesh isn't just our Savior and our Lord; he is also our model for understanding what the normal Christian life should look like. This comprehensive resource aims at understanding the intersection of spiritual gifts (love, word, and power), spiritual disciplines (or practices), and unusual works of the Spirit (revival) in the life of the local church. "Convergence is a powerful book. It beautifully weaves together the gifts and the power of the Spirit and the disciplines of the Spirit in a fresh, holistic, and transformative way. I highly recommend this to you." ––Jon Tyson, Senior Pastor of Church of the City, NY and author of Beautiful Resistance"When I first heard Pastor Jon Thompson, dots began to connect in a powerful way and when we sat together later, he spoke about Jesus not just being our Saviour and Lord, but our Model. Spiritual gifts, spiritual disciplines, spiritual experiences––he gave me handles that I had been looking for. This was the word we all need right now." ––Ann Voskamp, author of four New York Times best-selling books, including The Broken Way
Velká kniha kreslení anime
Naučte se kreslit anime postavy jako opravdoví autoři komiksů a seriálů! Vyjádřete charakter postavy správným výrazem a pózou, myslete na detaily a experimentujte s okolím!
Tento velký průvodce shrnuje všechno, co potřebujete znát, abyste se přiblížili svému snu tvořit anime a mangu jako profesionálové. Od základů kresby obličejů přes vysvětlení proporcí těla až po pózy, oblečení a prvky prostředí – „vše v jednom“!
Při vymýšlení a tvoření mangy a anime ale nejde jen o to, jak nakreslit roztomilý úsměv. Autor v textu a návodných ilustracích pokrývá také to, jak přemýšlet o konceptu a návrhu, jak může daný charakter figurovat v příběhu a jak tomu přizpůsobit celkové ztvárnění.
Stejně jako v předchozích knihách i tady s vámi autor projde jednotlivé kroky a provede vás tvorbou složitějších pozic a scén. Názorně ukazuje a popisuje časté chyby a vysvětluje, jak se jim do budoucna vyhnout. Praktické tipy, srozumitelné návody a závěrečná doporučení od profesionálů v oboru určitě ocení nejen začátečníci, ale i pokročilí kreslíři.
O autorovi:
Christopher Hart je celosvětově oblíbený autor známý svými knihami o kreslení, které jsou plné užitečných tipů a návodů. V Zoner Press doposud vyšlo například Manga mánie, Anime – Tipy a triky, Anime – Romantické scény a Naučte se kreslit kočky a psy (Jednoduché návody krok za krokem).
Líc a rub, 2. vydání
Před mnoha lety obloha dštila kamení a oheň a takový nápor staré impérium nevydrželo. Země, které se vymanily z jeho svazující hegemonie, mají nastolit nový světový pořádek. Zvláště dva lidé vidí tento proces v širších souvislostech. V zimním paláci má králova nová lékařka více nepřátel, než si zprvu uvědomuje: Její protivníci ovšem nevědí, že nemá ve svém arzenálu jen léky… V jiném paláci za horami má ve službách královraha protektora jeho hlavní tělesný strážce také své nepřátele. Ti ale dokážou udeřit mnohem rychleji a on s nimi bojuje mnohem tradičnějšími prostředky. Kniha je příběhem dvou příběhů. Oba spějí k dramatickému vyvrcholení, oba jsou spolu spjaty víc, než hrdinové tuší, a oběma je společným jmenovatelem klam, láska a zrada. Líc a rub je pátý román série Kultura od fenomenálního autora fantastiky Iaina M. Bankse.
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Právo pro školy
Regionální školství je v České republice reprezentováno rozsáhlou sítí mateřských, základních, středních a specializovaných škol, přesahující počtem deset tisíc subjektů. Autorský kolektiv pod vedením JUDr. Stanislava Polčáka přináší první ucelenou monografii s výkladem nejzásadnějších právních předpisů, vydaných metodických dokumentů a soudní judikatury regulující regionální školství.
Publikace Právo pro školy je určena především zřizovatelům škol – představitelům samospráv, neboť se zaměřuje na zásadní změny ve financování regionálního školství přijaté v roce 2025, ale pochopitelně i na zásadní změny školského zákona. Kniha by neměla chybět ani v knihovně ředitele školy a měla by být k dispozici členům pedagogického sboru, protože neopomíjí žádnou z významných oblastí právní regulace vzdělávacího procesu. Snahou autorského kolektivu bylo poskytnout účastníkům vzdělávání a zřizovatelům škol významnou oporu při řízení a správě mateřských a základních škol a také v samotném vzdělávacím procesu.
Le loup découvre l'école
Avec les livres de la collection LIRE, C´EST AMUSANT, nous souhaitons encourager le développement des compétences de lecture chez vos jeunes lectrices et lecteurs. L’ensemble du livre est conçu pour soutenir la capacité a lire avec compréhension et pour développer la littératie en général. Il allie l’agréable a l’utile : il vise a divertir, enrichir, cultiver et renforcer l’enthousiasme des enfants pour la lecture. En créant un systeme original de quiz, d’exercices, de notions a approfondir et d’informations complémentaires, nous avons uni nos forces avec un enseignant spécialisé et un orthophoniste expérimentés. Ce systeme est pensé de maniere cohérente et intégré avec sensibilité au texte humoristique sur le loup, directement dans les riches illustrations. Nous croyons qu’il saura captiver vos enfants et aider les jeunes lecteurs a mieux comprendre le texte, tout en partageant avec vous la joie et les émotions liées a la lecture.
No Confidence
How to reckon with no-confidence votes and rebuild trust in higher ed leadership. Faculty votes of no confidence in college presidents have become a defining feature of leadership turmoil in American higher education. Often dismissed as merely symbolic, these votes can nonetheless mark a turning point in campus governance—and frequently signal the end of a presidency. In No Confidence, Michael T. Nietzel and Charles M. Ambrose present the first comprehensive analysis of this dramatic and increasingly visible phenomenon. This book examines the origins, causes, and consequences of no-confidence votes, placing them in the wider context of higher education's evolving governance structures. Nietzel and Ambrose explain why these votes have increased in frequency, especially in the wake of financial crises, political pressures, and a rapidly shifting academic workforce. What happens after such votes are cast—who resigns, who survives, and what do these outcomes mean for the institutions involved? Through detailed case studies and critical insights, No Confidence reveals how diminishing shared governance, declining faculty influence, and rising tensions between academic and corporate management styles have created fertile ground for conflict. To prevent and repair campus conflict, Nietzel and Ambrose recommend focusing on improving trust, transparency, and collaboration among presidents, governing boards, and faculty. These essential actions, they argue, can help maintain institutional stability in an increasingly volatile higher education landscape.
The Moment of Cubism
The Moment of Cubism is one of John Berger's most important collections of art criticism. Whether considering Vermeer in his studio, Poussin's poignant meditation on death, or the complexities of Rodin's sculpture, Berger draws together the threads that bind individual artists to their social and political context. Here Berger argues that Cubism was a moment rather than a movement, one that came and went without the consent of its key figures - Picasso and Braque above all.
He makes a case for Cubism's revolutionary influence. As always, Berger helps us see the world in new ways.
Pere Goriot
This is the tragic story of a father whose obsessive love for his two daughters leads to his financial and personal ruin. It is set against the background of a whole society driven by social ambition and lust for money. The detailed descriptions of both affluence and squalor in the Paris of 1819 are an integral part of the drama played out by a wide range of characters, including the sinister but fascinating Vautrin. Unquestionably one of Balzac''s finest novels, Pere Goriot still has the power to move the modern reader.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Deep Dark Truth
A reporter must keep her past hidden as she hunts a killer terrorizing a small town in Maine in a blood-freezing novel of suspense by USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb. Investigative reporter Sarah Newton specializes in debunking myths and superstitions—especially when they’re used to cover up horrific crimes. When a teenage girl is ritualistically murdered and another girl goes missing, Sarah heads to the coastal village of Youngstown, Maine, to find her next story. The locals are convinced these events are the work of a legendary curse. After all, no human in this close-knit community could do something so dreadful. But Sarah knows the truth—one of their own is a cold-blooded killer. As Sarah starts to unravel the mysteries of Youngstown with the help of a sympathetic councilman, she finds herself at the center of a vicious game. Somebody in town knows too much about her own dark secrets…Can she connect all the dots before the killer strikes agai? evised edition: Previously published as Find Me, this edition of Deep Dark Truth includes editorial revisions.
Dirty Lying Sirens
After losing her job and apartment, Maddie’s world is falling apart—until a chance encounter with a magnetic stranger changes everything. Caspian is tall, captivating, and seems to understand Maddie in a way that no one else does. When he reveals he’s from Atlantis—and that Maddie is a siren—she doesn’t know what’s more shocking: how much she believes him or how deeply she wants to follow him back. Now, in a world of magic and mystery, Maddie must discover her voice and her power to protect the island and the man she's come to love. Finding out you’re a mythical being is one thing. Realising you’re the key to saving an entire civilisation? That’s something else entirely.
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