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Iliad and the Odyssey
Embark on a literary odyssey through ancient Greece in this stunning compilation of Homer's iconic epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey. This elegant addition to the Timeless Classics series features the complete and unabridged version of Homer's epic poems. In the Iliad, witness the ravages of the Trojan War as gods and mortals clash in a tale of honor, heroism, and the consequences of unchecked pride. Then journey alongside Odysseus in the Odyssey, as he voyages home, battling mythical creatures and evading vengeful gods along the way. These classics of ancient literature capture the essence of the human experience, exploring themes of love, loss, destiny, and the indomitable human spirit. Filled with iconic heroes, unforgettable gods, and legendary battles, Homer's poems offer gripping narratives of honor, courage, and sacrifice. Fans of Greek mythology and classical literature will fall in love with this stunning hardcover edition, featuring gorgeous foil cover detail, decorative endpapers,and a ribbon marker. The Timeless Classics series from Rock Point brings together the works of classic authors from around the world. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed gift editions feature luxe, patterned endpapers, ribbon markers, and foil and deboss details on vibrantly colored cases. Celebrate these beloved works of literature as true standouts in your personal library collection. Other titles in the series include: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Other Tales, The Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales, The Complete Sherlock Holmes, The Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Complete Tales of H.P. Lovecraft, The Select Poems of Emily Dickenson, and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare.
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V Závětrném městě vládne chudoba, korupce a strach ze Šťastných havranů – gangu, který určuje, kdo smí žít a kdo skončí pod zemí. Tošiko, Jun a Mei nespojuje příbuzenské pouto, ale touha pomstít smrt ženy, která jim byla vším. Haru, císařovnin syn, utíká od politiky ke Slunečním duchům, záhadným bytostem, které vidí pouze on. A Teo, nelegální přistěhovalec, touží jen splynout s okolím – jenže v gangu i tak přitahuje pozornost. Jejich světy by se nikdy neprotnuly, kdyby Dračí perla nepřepsala pravidla hry.
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Uncharmed
Andromeda Wildwood is practically perfect in every witch way. As the proud owner of a bustling London bakery, Annie’s life is a haze of pink, magic and impossibly high standards. She devotes her powers to pleasing others, no matter the magical toll it takes.
But Annie’s charmed existence is about to get delightfully messy . . .
Annie is tasked by her coven with mentoring a troubled teenage witch, and she couldn’t be more different from fiery, stubborn Maeve. Or from Hal, the gruff but handsome owner of the woodland cottage where they must temporarily reside.
As the unlikely trio slowly bond, outside forces begin to take an interest in Maeve’s extraordinary powers.
Will Annie risk everything to protect the true magic she’s finally found?
Számtanoda
Az iskola első osztálya az alapozás időszaka. Ilyenkor legfontosabb a készségfejlesztés, valamint a tanultak megfelelő rögzítése. A matematikai képességek kialakítása elősegíti a logikus gondolkodás, a kreatív problémamegoldó képesség fejlődését. A gyakorlás nagyon fontos ennek a tudásnak az elmélyítéséhez.
Ebben a füzetben a 20-as számkörben gyakorolhatjátok a számolást, az összeadást, a kivonást és a szöveges feladatok megoldását is. Játékos, érdekes, változatos feladatokat állítottunk össze; lesznek közöttük könnyebb és gondolkodtatóbb, nehezebb feladványok is. Bízunk benne, hogy megkedveled ezt a gyakorlófüzetet, és szívesen dolgozol majd benne! A gyakorláshoz mosolygós perceket, a feladatok megoldásához sok sikert kívánunk!
Zoo Quest to Guyana
Zoo Quest to Guyana tells the story of the ground-breaking BBC-London Zoo expedition to then-British Guiana. David Attenborough describes the a country of broad, flat savannahs, swift creeks, marshy coastal districts as well as the swamps remote indigenous forest reserve of the Rupununi. During his visit Attenborough encounters sloths, manatees, macaws, hummingbirds, reptiles such as snakes and spiders, as well as capybara and caiman. tells the story of the ground-breaking BBC-London Zoo expedition to then-British Guiana. David Attenborough describes the a country of broad, flat savannahs, swift creeks, marshy coastal districts as well as the swamps remote indigenous forest reserve of the Rupununi. During his visit Attenborough encounters sloths, manatees, macaws, hummingbirds, reptiles such as snakes and spiders, as well as capybara and caiman. "The Zoo Quest series details David Attenborough's early expeditions of, setting him on his path as the world's most widely viewed documentarian of natural history and a much-loved British national treasure. As part of the ground-breaking 1954 BBC television series developed in association with London Zoo, which would form the basis for the documentary work that would later propel him to global acclaim, the Zoo Quest books presents Attenborough's earliest accounts of expeditions to far-flung regions in Latin America, Asia, and Oceania. In this collection, you will read a young Attenborough as he traverses distant lands, meets local peoples, and of course as he comes into contact with all manner of wildlife. To read Zoo Quest is to catch a glimpse of how the world's foremost conservationist began his career. The books display his characteristic charm and concern for all things natural, offering the reader not only a greater appreciation for and understanding of Attenborough, but also of nature and the world.
Graphic Design Play Book, Second Edition
Understand how graphic design works through puzzles and activities!
A highly original introduction to graphic design, the Graphic Design Play Book uses puzzles and visual challenges to demonstrate how typography, signage, logo design, posters and branding work.
Through a series of games and activities, including spot the difference, matching games, drawing and dot-to-dot, readers are introduced to graphic art concepts and techniques in an engaging and interactive way.
Graphic Design Play Book is illustrated with typefaces, posters and pictograms by distinguished designers including Otl Aicher, Pierre Di Sciullo, Otto Neurath and Gerd Arntz and includes solution pages, sticker sheets, die-cut templates and coloured paper.
Updated with a a brand-new chapter on page and cover design layout for its 10th anniversary, this is an irresistible gift for graphic designers and will be loved by anyone with an interest in visual communication either as a gift or a tool for design exploration and creativity.
"Graphic Design Play Book features a variety of puzzles and challenges, providing a fun and interactive way for young visual thinkers to engage with the world of graphic design" - Eye
80,000 Hours
A ridiculously in-depth guide to finding a fulfilling and impactful career in an age of AI.
You have about 80,000 hours in your career: 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year, for 40 years. This means your choice of career is the most important decision you'll ever make.
Choose well, and you can have a more rewarding, interesting life, and also help solve some of the world's most pressing problems. Choose poorly, and you could waste decades.
So what should you do? Most advice is based on no research, instead offering (misleading) platitudes like 'follow your passion'. It's surprisingly out of date, focusing on traditional paths rather than those most likely to thrive in an age of AI.
And if you want to help others, the advice is even more simplistic: telling you to choose careers like nurse or doctor, when there are paths in which almost anyone can save more lives. In fact, some careers have hundreds of times more impact than others, but most of us have no idea which ones.
Benjamin Todd is the founder of 80,000 Hours, a non-profit that's spent over ten years researching how to have a meaningful and impactful career. Here he introduces a tried-and-tested framework that has already led thousands of people to change their path. It covers:
What really makes for a dream job, and why finding it probably doesn't involve 'following your passion'.
How to identify which global problems are most pressing, and why they might involve AI as much as climate change.
Which roles are likely to be automated, and how to ensure yours isn't among them.
It's also full of practical tips and tools. You'll come away with a plan to use your 80,000 hours in a way that's rewarding and fulfils your potential to make a difference.
Tehran Diaries : Dispatches from Iran under Siege
Over Iran, the sky is falling in. The US-Israeli bombardment has begun: there are bodies beneath the rubble. The Ayatollah is dead. The guards have abandoned the prisons. The rain is black with fuel; it burns the skin and the streets.
In this searing and contemplative work, writer, academic and Tehran resident Raha Nik-Andish documents life in the Islamic Republic in the days and months leading up to "Operation Epic Fury." In a rarely-seen portrait of a regime in freefall, this is Tehran on the brink; the crushed protests over the collapse of the currency; the taxicabs circling the city for work; the burned out garbage cans and the taped-up windows.
What does it mean to exist under siege? Or repression, blackout and total fear? How do you get the message out? Piercing, poignant and delicately observed, this is the vital story of a city at the end of the world - and an act of witness against darkness.
Bearsuit Turtle Plays a Game
Two friends invent an imaginative new game in this laugh-out-loud story that captures the silliness of playtime, from award-winning author-illustrator Bob SheaWhen a bear suit–wearing turtle and his best friend are left to their own devices, the fun and games begin! Pass the ball, but be careful—the grass is hot lava! As “bearsketball” gets increasingly off-the-wall, the two friends compete to see who can find the biggest stick in the forest, roll down the hill without dropping the ball, and guess the number each one is thinking. Who will be the winner? And what are the rules to this game, anyway? From Bob Shea, author-illustrator of the popular Dinosaur vs. series and Unicorn Thinks He’s Pretty Great, this charming and hilarious tale is an ode to the joy and freedom of childhood. With true-to-life kid dynamics, offbeat humor, and memorable characters, this picture book companion to Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend proves that everyone wins when you’re having fun.
The Intrepid List Outdoors
The Intrepid List Outdoors is a collection of 50 unique outdoor experiences from around the globe. But this isn’t a bucket list book. This is for the intrepid travellers – explorers, thrill seekers, sports enthusiasts and nature lovers – those who long to escape the tourist traps and unleash their inner explorer. Lace up your running shoes and leap into action – from adrenaline-pumping activities to unparalleled natural wonders and wildlife experiences. Hear from travel writers who share their tales of awe and adventure, all done with an eye to preserving the peace of both locals and the planet. Forget the overcommercialised guidebooks and manufactured experiences. Embrace the unexpected. Discover the unforgettable.
The Secrets from the Deep
1995: A young German woman disappears in the Westfjords of Iceland, but the case is quickly forgotten. After all, it's not uncommon for foreigners who come to Iceland to vanish, and the police are too busy investigating a fatal car accident, recovering two bodies from the cold waters of the sea.
2022: Detective Hildur Rúnarsdóttir returns from a surfing holiday in Hawaii to a good life. The renovation of her childhood home is progressing, and her colleague and friend Jakob Johanson has permanently joined her in Iceland. But when Hildur visits her family friend, Helga, in a nursing home, she is presented with surprising new details about her mother, Rakel. Then a cruise ship carrying a large group of tourists arrives in +safjör-ur, bringing a world of trouble with them.
As the bodies pile up, Hildur and Jakob must look to the past to figure out what lies in front of them.
Flip-Flap Feelings: Dinosaurs
Happy or sad.Quiet or loud.How are you feeling today?Meet a host of new pet friends! This chunky board book allows little ones to transform the emotion of each animal with the simple flip of a flap, and provides a fun way to talk about feelings together. Curious readers will love learning new words for their emotions and copying the animal''s expressions!With bright, bold artwork from Lo Cole (Ten on a Twig, Doris) and a bouncy rhyme to share aloud, this book is perfect for keeping little hands and little minds busy. Flip-flap fun for everyone!
Life On Us
Life On Us is a first-of-its-kind exploration of everything that lives ON and IN us, but is NOT us, from one of the world’s greatest living explorers and scientists! Get ready to learn all about our amazing microbiome and the trouble-making germs and parasites you won't like to host. Scientist-extraordinaire Tim Flannery and his daughter Emma Flannery come together in this incredible exploration of a rapidly growing and enormously exciting area of science. Together, they've assembled possibly the weirdest collection of knowledge about the human body, from poo transfusions to research into how parasites can help us. Find out what's living on you! Did you know: - that your gut microbiome makes up three-quarters of the weight of your poo? - that COVID-19 can enter your body through your eyeballs? Perfect for: Kids who love knowing everything about anything! Fans of books such as Guinness Book of World Records and 100 Things To Know About the Human Body Educators and literacy specialists seeking hybrid texts to use in the classroom
Worth a Shot
'A charming and fun read that will have you pining for a summer on a misty Irish island' - Georgie Tilney, author of Beach RivalsA wildly romantic story on a wild island with the promise of hope, redemption and self-discovery at its core.Cordelia James was once a renowned street photographer with a massive social media following, gallery showings in Chelsea, and a lucrative book deal. But after the sudden death of her father, everything changed. Now, Cordelia can barely force herself to leave her apartment. That is, until she sees an ad for a summer gig at a cosy cottage on Ireland's picturesque Inishmore island ... Featuring a lovable band of quirky supporting characters, Worth a Shot is an emotionally gripping tale of love, passion, art, food, and finding your community-even if that community happens to be on a remote island thousands of miles from home.
The Nuclear Age
'Few historians write with Serhii Plokhy’s authority, clarity or global vision... Essential reading, and a marvellous book' Peter FrankopanFrom the bestselling author of Chernobyl comes a sweeping history of the geopolitics behind the nuclear arms race, from the first atomic bomb to todayOn 16 July 1945, the Nuclear Age began with the explosion of the first atomic bomb and the words of J. Robert Oppenheimer: 'Now I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds.'While the threat of mutually assured destruction kept a lid on a simmering and tense geopolitical landscape, events like the Chernobyl disaster and near-misses like the Cuban Missile Crisis showed that total destruction was only ever one malfunction, mistake, or miscommunication away. Now, as governments re-arm their nuclear arsenals, treaties designed to limit the acquisition and use of nuclear weapons fall away, and nuclear weapons come increasingly within reach of non-state actors, we are on the brink of a renaissance of the nuclear industry. In The Nuclear Age, acclaimed historian Serhii Plokhy paints an intricate picture of a world governed by fear. From the first artificial splitting of the atom in 1917 and the race to create the first atomic bomb in World War II, through the fraught arms race of the Cold War, to the imperialism, neo-colonial motivation and wars being waged today, the threat posed by nuclear weapons is as pertinent as ever. As he examines the motivations of key players, Plokhy confronts the crucial question of our age: what can we learn from the first nuclear arms race that can help us to stop the new one?
Wimmy Road Boyz
WINNER OF THE #MERKY BOOKS NEW WRITERS’ PRIZE; A NEW NORTHERN MASTERPIECE. A SERVICE95 MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026‘Salam is a standard bearer for a new generation of literary novelists’ GUARDIAN‘A future classic. Salam is about to become a completely essential voice in fiction’ JULIA ARMFIELD'A landmark debut' NICOLA DINAN‘Lived in. Rough tongued. Soulful’ TICE CIN‘A darkly witty story of Northern rude-bois coming of age' NUSSAIBAH YOUNIS'Freewheeling, risk-taking and ceaselessly fun’ GURNAIK JOHAL'The energy of Salam's work was beyond . . . dazzling in its daring and reach' JACQUELINE CROOKSthree boyz drive & dreamof an impossible nighton an endless street. . . a white bimmer hurtles down manchester’s curry mile, carrying three brown boys in pursuit of a wild night out, oi oi oi!there’s IMMY (22) – nursing mad heartbreak but tryna get over it by chirpsing someone new, hoping to distract from the scores of rage bubbling up beneath. . . there’s KHAN (23) – cambridge-gangster on a mission to avenge, losing himself to old stereotypes, illegal ventures on the sly. . . and there’s HARIS (23) – the sensitive type, getting married next week but having second thoughts, feeling mad para about his day ones discovering all his secrets. it’s an evening of chaos and mischief. three boys with nothing to do and something to prove. of course there’s gonna be trouble. and look, what the boys don’t know: this night might just be their last. . . WIMMY ROAD BOYZ is a blistering story of masculinity, violence and love set over the course of a single, surreal night from a wholly original new British talent. A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 IN BRICKS MAGAZINE AND BBCMORE PRAISE'This book is wild tongues, a zig-zagging miracle, and proof, if ever we needed it, that Britain and its literature are myriad' GUY GUNARATNE 'Energetic-livewire masterpiece' NIKESH SHUKLA'Inventive and highly enjoyable' BBC BOOKS OF THE YEAR'A writer I hope to see keep pushing the boundaries of what contemporary fiction can show us' DEREK OWUSU'Brilliant, ingenious, and utterly dazzling... a polyphonic narrative of epic proportions.' KASIM ALI‘A symphonic ode to youth, friendship and masculinity.' SANTANU BHATTACHARYA'Riotous. . . raucous, wildly inventive' OBSERVER'A big-hearted buddy novel doubling as a state-of-the-nation snapshot of anxious young masculinity’ DAILY MAIL'A perfect novel' JACK EDWARDS
The Redwood Bargain
To free her cousin from an indentured contract, Katrien agrees to fulfil their lord’s bargain with the fabled “Redwood Man.” Three maids before her have posed as his stepdaughter, Lady Zaviera, and met this lord of the forest as promised. But Katrien means to be the first to fool him - and live. Impersonating a Lady is no easy feat, especially one as beautiful and aloof as Zaviera. With one month before she’s sent off, Katrien is put through endless lessons, even as the Redwood Man’s suffocating vines overtake the manor and threaten its staff. Zaviera takes a special interest in her training, and their shared interests grow into shared affections. But the Redwood Man awaits his prize. Caught between duty and desire, her future, and her past, Katrien must navigate a tricky bargain - or risk failing those she holds dearest.
Crap Jokes
Welcome to the ultimate collection of jokes so bad they’re (almost) good. This is toilet humour at its best. Packed with over 500 quick-fire jokes, this laugh-out-loud collection is groaning with gags, from shamelessly silly dad jokes and awful one-liners to pitiful puns, ridiculous riddles, cheesy classics and more. An all-access pass to comedy that’s deliberately dreadful and endlessly entertaining, this is the perfect gift for dads, grandads and the jokesters in your life. Whether you’re on a long commute, stuck in a boring meeting, or just need a quick mood boost, Crap Jokes delivers instant comic relief. It’s light, silly and dangerously addictive – once you start, you won’t stop sharing (even if everyone wishes you would!)Perfect as a gift or a guilty pleasure, whether reading alone or sharing with friends, this book proves that humour doesn’t have to be clever to be hilarious. Sometimes, the crappier the joke, the better the laugh ... sometimes!
Swimming the Seasons
To swim is an act of attention: to the self, and to everything beyond it. Follow poet and nature writer Polly Atkin as she swims through the turning year in the rivers, lakes and tarns of the English Lake District, in this lyrical ode to the uplifting power of water. This is a love story between a person and a place. It is a story of acceptance, persistence and finding joy in the everyday, as eight years of outdoor swimming through every season deepen Atkin’s knowledge and understanding of both the landscape she calls home and her disabled body. Each month in the water reveals how a life lived with pain can be as rich, rewarding and full of delight as any other. Atkin swims for the sheer pleasure of it, showing how that pleasure may be found in every season, even by those who find the cold neither thrilling nor soothing. She reminds us of the quiet power of noticing the lives alongside ours — birds, plants and people. And through paying attention to herself and to the living world around her, she finds swimming becomes a transformative force, a kind of natural magic through which the extraordinary is revealed day after day, year after year.
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