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‘Allende is one of the most important novelists to emerge from Latin America in the past decade’ Boston GlobeGrowing up in 1940s Los Angeles, Gregory Reeves’ outlook on life was always guided by two beliefs. The first: his fear of death was something to be conquered. The second: his father’s radical religious doctrine, ‘The Infinite Plan’, was immutably true. But when he leaves the barrio where he spent his youth for Berkeley, San Francisco, both beliefs are called into question. Soon he has graduated from college, and finds himself in the thick of the Vietnam War. And when he returns, how can he possibly think of life and death in the same wa? ollowing one man’s journey through the twentieth century, The Infinite Plan asks: how much can the American reality shape one’s pursuit of the American Dream?

'This is a revolutionary book which will improve the lives of all its readers... highly recommend' Paloma Faith'A deeply humane book about how we move and touch the world and I loved it' Edmund de Waal'Full of refreshing and valuable insights, and reads like an advanced user's manual for the human body' Max Richter_____How much do you know about your body? How much does your body know about you? Internationally celebrated choreographer and director Sir Wayne McGregor is renowned for his trailblazing innovations in performance. His ongoing enquiries into movement and the body have radically defined dance in the modern era. Over the past three decades, he has discovered that our intelligence lies not only in our brains, but in our bodies too. In We Are Movement, McGregor argues that physical intelligence is instinctive, pre-verbal, and continually upgrades itself. Mastering it will allow us all to release the knots in our physical and emotional selves, leaving us free to experience new forms of creativity and connection. Drawing on his research with elite performers, athletes, cognitive neuroscientists, anthropologists and technologists, he shows how we can all become more physically fluent. Using simple steps, from practising mindful walking to harnessing our bodies’ chemical reaction to stress, he teaches us how to become better communicators and more creative thinkers, so we can ultimately live fuller lives. Elegant, cutting-edge and practical, We Are Movement is a user-friendly guide to priming your physical intelligence that will revolutionise the way you live your life. _____'This book is a revelation ... a must read for developing our ability to move, unlocking our physical intelligence, and the confidence that follows' Arlene Phillips'A practical guide to thinking, and living, better. Best read while stretching' Anil Seth

The beginning of an epic historical fantasy series that reveals the hidden celestial battle behind the course of history. HISTORY BELONGS TO THE CONQUERORS — BUT THE FUTURE IS FORGED BY THE WEAPONS OF THE GODSJulius Caesar is dead, assassinated on the senate floor, and the glory that is Rome has been torn in two... Octavian, Caesar’s ambitious great-nephew and adopted son, vies with Marc Antony and Cleopatra for control of Caesar’s legacy. As civil war rages from Rome to Alexandria, and vast armies and navies battle for supremacy, a secret conflict threatens to shift the course of history. Juba, Numidian prince and adopted brother of Octavian, has embarked on a ruthless quest for the Shards of Heaven, lost treasures said to possess the very power of the gods — or the one God. Driven by vengeance, Juba has already attained the fabled Trident of Poseidon, which may also be the staff once wielded by Moses. Now he will stop at nothing to obtain the other Shards, even if it means burning the entire world to the ground. Caught up in these cataclysmic events, and the hunt for the Shards, are a pair of exiled Roman legionnaires, a Greek librarian of uncertain loyalties, assassins, spies, slaves. . . and the ten-year-old daughter of Cleopatra herself. Book 1 in THE SHARDS TRILOGY#1 The Ark and the Empire#2 The Spear and the Storm#3 The Ring and the Ruin

Daffodil Patterson is a small girl with BIG plans - it's really not her fault that they always seem to go wrong!A brilliantly funny illustrated series for young readers, from the author and illustrator of The Worst Class in the World. Perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart's books. Daffodil is eight years old and the youngest in her family. She loves: - Capybaras (which are a kind of GIANT guinea pig)- Nirmal-Next-Door (who is her best friend because they agree about most things)- Bobby dazzlers (which means brilliant ideas)- Lists (like this one)Daff is going on a last-minute trip to a mystery resort called SANDY PALACE. Dad has said it’s going to be 'THE BEST HOLIDAY EVER'. Except ... when they get there there’s no SAND and there’s no PALACE. It’s a caravan site that smells bad AND it’s raining. It's probably going to be THE WORST HOLIDAY EVER. Can Daff and Nirmal come up with a bobby dazzler to save the holiday?'I love this. A delight to read aloud' Sally Nicholls, award-winning author

'The Bowie you thought you knew is recast completely' Helen Barrett, The Spectator''Ormerod had me singing in the choir with him' Simon Critchley, The Guardian'a transfixing look at David Bowie's life through a spiritual lens... fresh and revealing' Publishers WeeklyThe story of how David Bowie's search for meaning inspired him to write the music that defined a generation. In this wide-ranging biography, Peter Ormerod explores the quest for spirituality that powered David Bowie's creativity from his earliest recordings to his death-defying final album. Bowie’s genre-expanding, era-crossing genius had an extraordinary impact on popular culture but his life-long search for spiritual truth and enlightenment has been overlooked. From Bowie's first musical encounters as a choirboy, this book traces his spiritual obsessions over the years. As a young musician at the start of his career, he was enraptured by Tibetan Buddhism. It was the first step in a spiritual journey that would generate his most profound lyrics and music. From the Kabbalah-influenced tracks of Station to Station to Ziggy Stardust's messiah complex and the profound affinity between Heroes and Christian thought, Ormerod sheds new light on the spiritual traditions behind Bowie's genius. Taking Bowie’s spiritual explorations and faith seriously, Ormerod shows us how this quest for meaning propelled him through his darkest moments and biggest successes, lending his music a timelessness and depth that has spoken to so many people across the world. Whether experiencing a dark night of the soul in LA during his occult phase or reciting the Lord's prayer in front of thousands of concertgoers, Bowie was always searching for that universal truth that lies beyond everyday reality.

Begin your wildlife-watching adventure with this children’s activity book from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), bursting with facts, games, activities, crafts and over 170 plastic-free stickers!Learning about wildlife has never been easier with this handy sticker book and spotting guide! Discover useful tips on how to attract wildlife to your outdoor space, learn to identify different animal tracks, make some creepy-crawly crafts, and have a go at lots of fun activities – including colouring-in scenes, dot-to-dots, word searches, mazes and more.Designed to inspire young nature-lovers and created in collaboration with the RSPB, this is the ideal gift to get young kids sticking, spotting and exploring the natural world!

An essential pocket-sized primer that equips sailors and outdoors enthusiasts with the knowledge to read and predict the weather. Weather determines when we sail, where we sail to – and whether we arrive safely. This essential pocket-sized guide explains how the weather works and how to understand and use all forms of marine weather information, whether for day sailing or long coastal and offshore passages. This new edition updates availability and usage of computer-generated forecasts with a glimpse into the AI future. Climate change impacts on sailors are described and there is a scientifically correct description of the Coriolis effect. With practical explanations, helpful diagrams and photographs, this is the ideal aide-memoire for skippers and crew, especially those studying for their Day Skipper and Yachtmaster exams.

Start early, finish confidently: why a gentle approach to potty learning from as early as 6 months can help to support healthy bladder and bowel habits in young ones. Step 1 – Preparation: Build body awareness and core skills through playful routines, short nappy-free times, and introducing the potty in a positive way. Step 2 – Practice: Use engaging games, stories and characters l to make potty learning fun and help your child connect body signals to action. Step 3 – Stopping nappies: Follow the gentle, evidence-based Little Steps method for a smooth transition—even if your child is anxious or has had false starts. Tailor your approach: With a unique temperament tool and a distinct strategy for supporting neurodivergent children, this book ensures that potty training works for every child’s personality, offering adaptable and flexible methods that even the busiest caregiver can apply. Troubleshooting made easy: Practical solutions for common challenges like accidents, resistance, constipation and night time dryness. Busy family friendly: Tips for working parents, co-parenting and childcare settings, plus guidance for naps, outings and night-time success.

A detailed re-examination of Midway, one of the most significant battles in the Pacific Theater of World War II. In April 1942, the Combined Fleet of the Imperial Japanese Navy was at the zenith of its power. It had struck a severe blow against the US Navy at Pearl Harbor in December 1941, before spearheading the Japanese advance through Southeast Asia and rampaging across the South Pacific. Only a few months later, in June 1942, the US Navy managed to inflict a decisive defeat on this mighty force off Midway Atoll and the strategic initiative in the Pacific Theater passed to the US Navy. Midway is one of the most mythologized battles of World War II. The traditional view of the battle, popularized in its immediate aftermath and surviving through to the present day, is of a heavily outnumbered American force snatching victory in the face of overwhelming odds. This view is simplistic and, in many respects, wrong. Pacific War expert Mark E. Stille provides a detailed analysis of this pivotal battle, and argues that Midway was neither a miraculous American victory, nor a product of good fortune, but that the plans, personalities, doctrines, ships and weapons of the two sides meant that a Japanese defeat was the more likely outcome. This up to date study provides an unparalleled level of insight and thorough analysis into one of the decisive moments of the Pacific War.

From Vlissingen to the German Border including the IJsselmeer and Markermeer, this handy travel guide to the Netherlands, via the Standing Mast Route, ensures sailors make the most of every minute ashore. Arriving ashore somewhere new often raises questions for even the most experienced sailor: Where are the most peaceful harbours to stop? What are the nearest shops and where can I find facilities, fuel and help with repairs? You need a different kind of pilot guide after arrival and this book is your shore-side companion, helping you to explore and enjoy all the Netherlands has to offer. There is probably no other country in Europe that packs in so many different types of cruising destinations into one small place as the Netherlands. In the morning you can be moored up in a vibrant, modern city, yet by the end of the day immersed in a quaint, traditional Dutch village, complete with windmills, and with a backdrop of vivid tulips at the right time of year. Where can I find the tastiest cheese in Gouda, or authentic stroopwafel bakery? Where is the most delicious chocolate workshop, and where can I watch a clog being made by a traditional shoe make? llustrated with photographs and maps, this guide brings together the key information needed for your trip, along with Paul Heiney’s brilliant recommendations, all in one handy place, freeing up valuable holiday time.

'BLISTERING' Heat Book of the Week'UNMISSABLE' Crime MonthlyIt starts with the knife. Found at the bottom of a hidden lake in the Norfolk Broads, covered in blood and heart tissue so fresh the water hasn't yet washed it all away. What salvage diver Cam Killick has found is a murder weapon from a very recent crime – but how do you solve a murder without a body? The remoteness of the setting is itself a clue. Only a handful of people know the location of the lake, let alone how to access it. But no sooner have Cam and DS Claire Rogers started working through this ready-made suspect pool than one of them disappears. The ripples from Cam's discovery have disturbed a dangerous predator, one who knows the water even better than Cam himself. The question now is what they want – and how many more people will die before Cam can stop them? A serial killer is on the loose in Norfolk in this breathtaking thriller from 'the master of the stone-cold twist', perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Peter James and Ann Cleeves.

''One of my favourite webcomics of all time'' Bestselling author of HEARTSTOPPER Alice OsemanSébastien and Elia are finally together, and love is in the air this springtime!But the more they find out about each other, the more they learn about themselves: Sébastien is figuring out his demisexuality and struggling with the guilt of leaving home behind. Juggling the new relationship with all that and keeping up grades at a magical university is not easy. Similarly, the new relationship is making Elia question his true persona outside of work and his public image: Seb makes him feel like he could be anything…. So what will it be?Alongside their diverse found family of friends, in the dazzling city of Paris, Seb and Elia’s lovestory is full of cosy fantasy sweetness and slice-of-life honesty. A beautiful expression of romance and selfhood, this follow up will sweep you up and away.Regularly featured in the Tapas Community top 5, and in the Top Webtoon Romance categories, readers of this series hail from all over the world. Available in print now for the first time – alongside exclusive new content.

‘A magical storyteller’ Daily MailIt is 18th century Saint Domingue, and Tété never knew her parents. All she knows is that her mother was a slave, and that her white father’s identity will forever remain a mystery. As a child she is sold to the plantation-owner Toulouse Valmorain, and finds herself subjected to his unwanted attentions. Still, in spite of everything, she finds community and comfort among the other slaves. And as a revolution gains momentum and opportunities surface, she can’t help but wonder: will freedom, one day, be in reac? owerful and moving, Island Beneath the Sea is a story of courage and hope, even in the cruellest of circumstances.

This essential guide supports Deputy Head Teachers and those aspiring to make the jump in their teaching career. Addressing the every day challenges and triumphs of whole school leadership in a relatable and highly pragmatic way. Using case studies and practical examples blended with academic research, Succeeding as a Deputy Head lends a unique voice to the ever-growing leadership debate, and is perfect for current deputies and those that aspire to lead. This addition to the series includes professional perspectives from prominent educational leaders, opportunities for self-reflection and coaching strategies to help develop and nurture a people-centred school community. The Succeeding As… series offers practical, no-nonsense guidance to help you excel in a specific role in a secondary school. Including everything you need to be successful in your teaching career, the books are ideal for those just starting out as well as more experienced practitioners looking to develop their skill sets.

'A joyful reminder that you don't have to be a runner to start - just start where you are' – JENNI FALCONER'Like having your best friend and coach in your ear' – RENNEE MCGREGORRUNNING CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE, THIS WILL SHOW YOU HOWWant to take up running but have no idea where to begin? Consider this book your personal cheerleader – a motivating and practical beginner's guide designed for women to take you from your couch to your first 5k in just 10 weeks. It combines friendly expert coaching with inclusive real runners' stories and advice for every woman, at every stage of life. Includes:– an easy to follow, 10-week training plan to get you to 5k– technique and safety advice– strength and conditioning exercises to support your running– advice on running through your menstrual cycles and menopause– expert nutrition advice, heath tips and motivational ideas to keep you on your running journey.

No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you! The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers. Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas to inspire and engage all learners. Combining clear, practical advice and tried-and-tested strategies, 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Oracy is the essential handbook to making every child in your class a confident communicator. Oracy experts Topsy Page and Alan Howe present 100 easy-to-implement ideas directly from the classroom, engaging everyone from the ‘quiet student’ in your class to students with SEND or EAL in a variety of pair, group and whole-class talk activities and approaches. Discover inspiring yet simple strategies to get your students talking as well as ways to improve your own questioning, Teacher Talk and communication. Oracy is increasingly thought to be a core skill to be taught at school, key for improving personal outcomes and for future success. Clear communication is crucial for developing critical thinking skills, confidence and attainment across the curriculum. Including tips for teachers, talk prompts, and ideas, this collection of tips, games and activities links directly to the National Curriculum and offers strategies to improve oracy for individual students, classes and the whole school. Written by experts in their field, the 100 Ideas books offer practical ideas for busy teachers. They include step-by-step instructions, teaching tips and taking it further ideas. Follow the conversation online using #100Ideas.