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The Shrinking Goddess
For centuries, wild and strange stories have been told about the female body. Some empowering, many absurd, these myths have not only endured but continue to shape perceptions of women today. The Shrinking Goddess explores this legacy, gathering global tales about the female form and revealing how and why generations of men have sought to interpret, control and ‘tame’ women. Mineke Schipper investigates the disappearance of the original creation figure, Mother Earth, from mainstream culture, and how women’s bodies have been imagined ever since: from the demon daughter of New Mexico with a toothed vagina, to the Japanese supermarkets and European festivals offering ‘breast puddings’ as delicacies. Drawing on an extraordinary archive of art, literature and folklore, Schipper reclaims the female body as a place of power, creativity and possibility.
Numberblocks Red Level Workbook Set (3 books)
Let's learn with the Numberblocks!Based on the award-winning CBeebies show, these early learning workbooks provide a fun and accessible route into maths. Filled with engaging activities, the books will help children learn to recognise numbers, begin counting in order, understand value, complete simple addition and subtraction challenges and develop key maths skills – all with the help of their Numberblock friends!
Kapitoly z dejín habsburskej monarchie v ranom novoveku (viacjazyčný zborník)
Habsburgovci a ich monarchia na dlhé stáročia spojili osudy obyvateľov Uhorska, českých krajín, rakúskych krajín, Chorvátska i veľkej časti Poľska. Na teritóriu monarchie vznikla jedinečná viacjazyčná a viackonfesionálna kultúra, ktorá žije dodnes v potomkoch ich vtedajších obyvateľov, v ich mentalite, každodennom správaní i kultúrnom vkuse bez toho, aby sa dokázali dohovoriť spoločným jazykom. Cieľom autorov jednotlivých príspevkov tohto zborníka bolo priblíženie kľúčových udalosti prvých storočí existencie habsburskej monarchie, geopolitického celku, ktorý sa takto v priebehu dejín nikdy nevolal. Spolu s ním sa na javisko dejín dostala aj dynastia Habsburgovcov. Habsburgovci a ich „súštátie“ zohrali v priebehu štyroch storočí významnú úlohu vo všetkých dôležitých udalostiach i procesoch vo vývine európskeho kontinentu. Ich účinkovanie je dodnes hodnotené pozitívne, negatívne i kontroverzne (napr. zastavenie osmanskej expanzie na jedneja násilnú rekapituláciu na druhom konci spektra).
Zborník obsahuje príspevky v slovenčine, češtine, maďarčine aj v nemčine.
Food and Nutrition
An eye-opening examination of food and nutrition that reveals the truth about what we eat and why it matters, while helping readers distinguish between science and disinformation and inspiring eaters to create healthy and sustainable diets for all. From plant-based meat to ultra-processed foods, GMOs to grass-fed beef, our newsfeeds are abound with food and nutrition advice--and a lot of it just isn''t true. From sensational headlines to social media anecdotes, misinformation doesn''t make it easy for eaters just trying to get a healthy meal on the table. Meanwhile, congested food environments fuel incessant consumption, making everyday diets more like an all-you-can-eat buffet--and not in a good way. There is an urgent need for evidence-based guidance that nurtures good health, wellbeing, and green eating, and Harvard- and Columbia-trained scientist and food lover Dr. P.K. Newby heeds the call. In Food and Nutrition: What Everyone Needs to Know®, Newby cuts through the confusion, addressing 158 standalone questions on why what we eat matters, farm to fork and far beyond. With wisdom and wit, Newby shines a spotlight on today''s food challenges while showing that the whole diet is greater than the sum of its parts, and one size doesn''t fit all. The book applies an ecological lens, delving into the interconnected aspects of health, environment, economy, and society, reminding that food isn''t just medicine, nor is individual nutrition its only offering. This second edition dives deeper into the global agrifood system, revealing striking new data on plant-based diets, longevity, and sustainability; food and mental health; diet, COVID-19, and immunity; mega-factory-farming and climate change; and ultra-processed foods and chronic disease.Newby''s passion for all things food shines through, as does her belief in the power of the human spirit, science, and technology to create healthy and sustainable diets for ourselves, our future, and for the planet we share. The time for the next food revolution is now.
McTeague
McTeague (1899) chronicles the demise of a San Francisco couple at the end of the nineteenth century. Inspired by an actual crime that was sensationalized in the San Francisco papers, it tells the story of charlatan dentist McTeague, his wife Trina, and their spiralling descent into moral corruption. Norris is often considered to be the `American Zola'', and this is one of the most purely naturalistic American novels of the nineteenth century. With its compelling portrayal of human nature at its most basic level, McTeague is a gripping and passionate tale of greed, degeneration and death. It is also one of the first major works of literature to set in California, and it provided the story for Erich von Stroheim''s classic of the silent screen, Greed. 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.
Death on the Adriatic
'An excellent debut . . . creates a beautiful picture in the mind's eye, making one want to go and discover this lovely location . . . and best of all, I didn't see the ending coming' - Amazon reviewer, ?----------To whom it may concern,I write regarding the death of Inšpektor Ivan Furlan of Koper Police. The man we have arrested is not guilty . . . High-flyer Petra Vidmar, the youngest serving female detective in Slovenia, has her sights set on an international career. But when an anonymous plea to rectify a gross miscarriage of justice lands on her desk, she knows she can't leave local crime behind her just yet. The victim is a fellow police officer, and it seems the letter writer is too . . . In the picturesque coastal resort of Koper, the sun shines, the sea glitters and the delicacies are delicious. But Petra quickly discovers that beneath even the most scenic of settings, there lurk blackmail, corruption, family feuds . . . and murder. Asking difficult questions in her bid to uncover the truth behind Inšpektor Furlan's death, Petra feels a community, and her colleagues, turning against her. She's determined to see justice done, but will this close-to-home case launch her promising career . . . or break it?----------An astonishing debut from an exciting new voice in the world of crime fiction, Death in the Adriatic is a clever, twisty tale perfect for fans of Donna Leon, Philip Gwynne Jones and the Inspector Montalbano mysteries.
Fairytale Fiasco: Cinderella
<p><b>Cinderella wants to go to the ball, and here comes Cleo to save the day! ZIP and BOOM and FLASH and KAZAM!</b><br><br>Just like that, Cleo falls into a different fairytale each bedtime. But even Cleo can’t charm Cinderella’s mean stepmother. Luckily the fairy godmother arrives and magics up some cool, comfy outfits and a helicopter! When the party is over, can Cleo get Cinderella and the prince together (without any yucky kissing!) and be home in time for her bedtime story?</p>
The Faithful Dark
This is the city of miracles, but not everything miraculous is good.
In a holy walled city where sin and sanctity are revealed through touch, Csilla - a girl born without a soul - is worth little to the Church that raised her. But when a series of murders corrodes the faithful magic that keep the city safe, the Church elders see a use for her flaw: she can assassinate their prime suspect, a heretic with divine heritage, without risking the stain of sin.
The heretic, however, makes Csilla a counteroffer: clear his name by helping him catch the real killer, and he'll use his angelic gifts to grant her very own soul.
Meanwhile, ruthless Ilan, desperate to earn back his position as Church Inquisitor, sees the case as his chance at redemption: he'll bring in the murderer - or, failing that, Csilla and the heretic - and regain his title.
But as the death toll rises, and their hunt pits them against the all-powerful and callous Faith, Csilla finds herself torn. Will her salvation come at the cost of everything she believes in?
The Flirting Game
My new neighbour is a hot, grumpy hockey player who works out shirtless on his porch every morning. But it's not technically spying if I just happen to be on my patio at the same time. . . right?
Imagine my surprise when the sexy grouch turns out to be the client who just hired me to redecorate the house he's giving his mom.
What's a ray of sunshine like me to do? Pretend I've never noticed his abs while we pick out furniture - since I'd never date a client. And Ford Devon? He's made it clear this is his final season, and he wants zero distractions.
Which means I need to exercise some serious resistance. . . To his cool blue eyes that track my every move. To that deep voice that makes me shiver. And to the mouth that shuts me up one night in our shared backyard with a scorching kiss.
Oops.
We agree it's a one-time slip up. But when he insists on being my date to my cheating ex's party. . . we slip up again into a very fun sleepover. With our dogs watching!
One fake date at a charity gala turns into another at a hockey game, and somewhere between fabric swatches and porch picnics, I stop pretending.
But how do I convince Ford that with me, he can have both love and hockey?
Tropes:
- ice hockey romance
- neighbours-to-lovers
- grumpy x sunshine
- fake dating
Fearless and Free
This is the iconic Josephine Baker in her own words. Funny, candid and unconventional: the wildly famous but elusive Josephine Baker tells her own story in this enchanting memoir. Baker took Paris by storm in the 1920s, dazzling audiences with her humour, beauty and effervescence on stage.
She became an icon. Later, as one of the most recognisable women in the world, she became a spy for the French resistance and was awarded the Légion d’honneur for military service. After the war she became a civil rights activist, and in 1963 she spoke at the March on Washington alongside Martin Luther King.
All this from a girl of mixed heritage, born in Missouri to a poor mother and a father she did not know. Formed from a series of conversations with the French journalist Marcel Sauvage over a period of more than twenty years, and now translated into English for the first time, this gorgeous book offers an insight into one of the most beguiling figures of the twentieth century.
Cat
A whimsical visual survey of the house cat in art and popular culture, exploring humanity’s enduring connection to one of our most loved animal companions Cats have been beloved and depicted by humans for millennia. These captivating animals appeared as worship statuettes in ancient Egypt, in anthropomorphic illustrations in Victorian England, and, today, in contemporary artwork, on fashion runways, and as social media memes. Cat celebrates how our feline friends have been depicted in art, popular culture, and history across time and around the world.
This vibrantly illustrated book features more than 210 full-page images artfully arranged into playful pairings. Filled with famous artworks, vintage advertisements, classic animations, high-end fashion designs, and more, the book presents a stunning array of imagery, from maneki-neko lucky cats to artists’ pets, and ancient mosaics to contemporary couture. Readers will find iconic pop-culture characters, including Puss in Boots, the Cheshire Cat, and more; renowned artists, such as Andy Warhol, Tracey Emin, Judy Chicago, and Utagawa Hiroshige; and famed creatives, including street-style photographer Jamel Shabazz and fashion designer Thom Browne.
Balancing style with substance, the book includes a foreword by Hannah Shaw, also known as Kitten Lady, who declares that celebrating the cat in images empathetically connects us to this beloved animal, and an enlightening essay by curator Leila Jarbouai, who traces humanity’s symbiotic relationship with cats through the lens of art history. Featuring an elegant and irresistible cover design depicting a curled-up black cat, this charming volume revels in the undeniable appeal of this captivating animal.
Puck and Prejudice - Bodicsek és balítélet
Egy nem mindennapi érdekházasság története egy 21. századi profi jégkorongozó és Jane Austen pimasz barátnője között a régenskori Angliában, a 19. század elején. Hogy ez nem lehetséges? Dehogynem!
Tucker Taylor, az Austini Királyok hokicsapatának kapusa egy betegség miatt pihenőre kényszerül, ezért úgy dönt, hogy meglátogatja a húgát Angliában. Útközben azonban balesetet szenved, és egy jeges tóba hajt.
Amikor kimászik, 1812-ben találja magát, és egy megbabonázó, kék szemű nő úgy bámul rá, mintha két feje nőtt volna.
Lizzy Wooddash egy könyvekkel és izgalmas beszélgetésekkel teli életről álmodik, olyan irodalmi példaképek, mint a barátnője, Jane Austen társaságában. És ami a legfontosabb – férj nélkül.
A régenskori Angliában azonban nőként kizárólag az özvegyek élvezhették elvárásoktól mentesen a szabadságot és a társasági elfoglaltságokat.
Az egyetlen módja, hogy Lizzy gyorsan özvegy legyen, ha összeházasodik egy haldokló férfival, vagy megöl egy teljesen egészségeset, bár egyikhez sem fűlik a foga.
Egy jövőből érkező férfi viszont álomférj lenne. Az esküvő után ugyanis kitalálhatják, hogyan juttassák vissza Tuckert a saját idejébe, és az eltűnése – vagyis halála – után Lizzy az az özvegy lehetne, aki mindig is szeretett volna lenni. De amint izzani kezd közöttük a levegő, rájönnek, hogy a szív ügyei ritkán követik az aprólékosan kidolgozott terveket.
Kiállhatja a szerelmük az idő próbáját, vagy Lizzy pontosan azt kapja, amit akart – és egy összetört szívet?
„Elég forró ahhoz, hogy megolvassza a jeget.” – Kirkus Reviews
Engedd, hogy téged is magával ragadjon!
Szereted az érzéki, de tartalmas könyveket? Vidd haza nyugodtan, tetszeni fog!
Fiatal nőknek, felső korhatár nélkül!
Tüskék és rózsák udvara 5: A Court of Silver Flames – Ezüst lángok udvara
Sarah J. Maas lélegzetelállító romantasysorozata, a Tüskék és rózsák udvara szenvedélyes és érzéki
folytatása, A BESTSELLERLISTÁK éléről.
Nesta Archeron mindig is ingerlékeny és büszke volt, hirtelen gerjed haragra, és lassan bocsát meg. Amióta az Üstbe kényszerítették, és akarata ellenére főtündérré vált, nehezen találja a helyét a különös, veszedelmes világban, ahol él. Úgy tűnik, képtelen túllépni a Hybern elleni háború rémségein
és mindazon, amit ott elveszített.
És van valaki, aki mindenki másnál könnyebben feldühíti: Cassian, a sok csatát megjárt harcos, aki a Rhysand és Feyre uralta Éjszaka udvarában betöltött pozíciója miatt folyamatosan Nesta útjába keveredik. De Cassian nem csak a haragját szítja fel. Le sem tagadhatnák a kettejük közötti szikrákat
– és a szenvedélyük fellángol, amikor kénytelenek egy fedél alá költözni.
Mindeközben az áruló emberkirálynők, akik az előző háború során visszatértek a kontinensre, veszélyes új szövetséget kötnek, és a vidék törékeny békéjét fenyegetik. A megállításuk kulcsa pedig azon múlik, képes-e Cassian és Nesta szembenézni az őket kísértő múlttal.
Ők ketten belső és külső rémekkel küzdenek a bizonytalansággal teli világban, miközben elfogadást – és gyógyulást – keresnek egymás karjában.
Add át magad a sodrásának!
Fess az ujjaddal - Húsvét
A Fess az ujjaddal - Húsvét egy igazán különleges foglalkoztatófüzet a legkisebb alkotók számára, akik imádnak maszatolni, pöttyözni és szabadon kísérletezni a színekkel. Ebben a húsvéti témájú ujjfestős kifestőben nincs szükség ecsetre vagy ceruzára - a gyermekek ujja a legfontosabb eszköz. A mellékelt festékpárnák segítségével könnyedén életre kelthetők a kedves húsvéti jelenetek: nyuszik, tojások, csibék és tavaszi motívumok várják, hogy színes alkotássá váljanak.
Blessed be the Wicked - Áldottak a gonoszok (Sötét Maji 2.)
„Ő maga volt a káosz. Egy gyönyörű káosz; fékezhetetlen, mint a vihar.”
Aki megpróbálja csapdába csalni Quinnt, hogy sötét hatalmát a saját céljaira használhassa…
Aki el akarja pusztítani, mert túl veszélyesnek tartja ahhoz, hogy kockáztasson…
…azt a végén Lazarus elpusztítja – mert Quinn az ő fegyvere, és Lord Fiertének esze ágában sincs ezen változtatni.
Figyelmeztették ugyan, hogy Quinn ereje még az övét is meghaladhatja. De amíg a lány tőrt nem szegezett neki, a hatalmát Lazarus nem foghatta fel – és most képtelen megállítani Quinnt.
Norcasta jövendő királyaként pedig meg kell találnia a módját, hogy visszaszerezze az irányítást, és biztosítsa a szövetséget a Kalózkirálynővel… mielőtt minden gondosan felépített terve szertefoszlana.
Mint Lord Fierté vazallusa és jobbkeze, Quinn azon dolgozik, hogy elősegítse a szövetség megkötését Ilvasszal. Ám hamarosan hazugságokkal teli hálóba gabalyodik. Saját és társai életét is kénytelen kockára tenni, és Quinn-nek olyan döntést kell meghoznia, amely vagy megmenti, vagy végleg elpusztítja őket.
Hív a sötét birodalom!
Pinocchio: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader
Based on a classic tale. Pinocchio is a mischievous puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. When he runs away from home, he embarks on an adventure full of challenges and temptations. Along the way, he learns important lessons about honesty, bravery, and family.Pinocchio is from Fluent Reader Level 4 and is ideal for more fluent readers aged from 7+ who are starting to read independently.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
An Epic History of Failure
No one takes pride in it, but it is funny to see others fail. Take an educational and entertaining tour through history with An Epic History of Failure by Natalie Younger, visiting some of humankind's silliest decisions and the lessons we've learned (or not) from them. From the sinking of the HMS Titanic, to the many, MANY missteps of Christopher Columbus, to the wonky construction of the Tower of Pisa, young readers will discover some of the epic fails that have changed our world or simply left us wondering "what were they thinking?!". Everybody gets things wrong sometimes and this book demonstrates how we can often learn something from failure – or as Thomas Edison put it: “I’ve not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”Each tale is accompanied by wacky illustrations from Ella Kasperowicz, ideal for engaging reluctant readers. This is the third title in Neon Squid's Wacky Histories series, following A Stinky History of Toilets and A Sick History of Medicine, and is perfect for curious kids with a fondness for the darker side of history.
Broken Cycle
Why is the Liberal International Order unraveling – and will this lead to global disorder? Broken Cycle explores this urgent question by viewing international politics through a dynamic lens focused on the rise and fall of great powers – whose periodic global wars determine who rules and which ideas and values prevail in the reordered international system. Randall L. Schweller uncovers recurring patterns of change, offering a framework to anticipate the contours of the emerging world. Rather than tracking short-term diplomatic shifts, this book seeks the deeper rhythms of history – cycles of growth, expansion, and decline – that shape international politics over centuries. These patterns are not inevitable, but they are powerful. By understanding them, we gain insight into the forces driving today's dissent – and tomorrow's possibilities. This is a study of the structural forces that govern change, the crises that break the old order, and the ideas that rise in its place.
The Jungle Book: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader
Based on the classic tale. Mowgli has lived in the jungle with his animal friends Baloo and Bagheera all his life. But when the tiger Shere Khan threatens him, Mowgli must leave. On his journey, he tries to find out where he really belongs— in the human village or the jungle. The Jungle Book is from Confident Reader Level 3. It is perfect for children aged 6–7 years who are developing greater reading confidence and stamina, and who can independently read simple stories with a wider vocabulary.Read It Yourself is a series of modern stories, traditional tales and first reference books written in a simple way for children who are learning to read in English.Beginner Reader Level 0 is a twelve-step programme to support children who are developing their phonics reading skills. It introduces new letters and sounds in a systematic order.Levels 1 to 4 are written for children who are moving beyond phonics and gaining reading confidence and fluency. Each book includes simple sentences and high-frequency words, as well as a limited number of new words for essential reading practice.Each book has been thoroughly checked by educational consultants and includes tips for helping children with their reading, as well as comprehension puzzles and book band information.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading, Read It Yourself helps every child on their journey to becoming a confident reader.
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