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The Collected Stories by H.G. Wells compiles a selection of his most influential and imaginative short fiction. Renowned for his visionary storytelling and exploration of science fiction, Wells' tales range from fantastical adventures to thought-provoking social commentary. With themes that challenge the boundaries of...

"Pharmacy Law and Ethics" is an exhaustive resource that provides a comprehensive understanding of pharmacy law and ethics for Diploma in Pharmacy students. The book is designed to cover the entire Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) syllabus, as per the Education Regulation, 2020. It...

This book explores the progressive development of international law in the post-Cold War period, tracing the emergence of a new understanding of external self-determination that includes remedial secession. This evolution challenges traditional interpretations of the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. Through the prism...

Vice, Sin, and Sociability in Early Modern Philosophy investigates ideas of human wickedness and its social and political implications. The book charts early modern discussions stemming from the Augustinian conception of original sin and earlier virtue theories, and shows the complex and innovative reception...

Author: Benjamin DurakovicISBN-10: 3032166004ISBN-13: 9783032166005Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/28/2026Pages: 147Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.89lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.44d

This book is the second of a series of five volumes that analyze and denounce the gender-based inequalities and violence faced by Latin American female social scientists in academic settings. This volume is dedicated to Argentina and offers a rigorous feminist ethnographic analysis of...

This book spotlights the potential of nanozymes in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a growing global health crisis with high mortality and morbidity. Despite progress in understanding AMR, current therapies often fall short. Nanozymes, a novel class of enzyme-mimicking nanomaterials, offer diverse applications to address...

Die Reihe Scientia Graeco-Arabica (SGA) widmet sich grundlegenden Texten der Wissenschaft und Philosophie der Antike und der islamischen Welt, die arabisch überliefert sind. Durch Bereitstellung kritischer Textausgaben und monographischer Untersuchungen werden der Forschung diejenigen Themenbereiche zugänglich gemacht, in denen sich die Wissenschaft zwischen der...

Author: Yongbing TangISBN-10: 3527349693ISBN-13: 9783527349692Publisher: Wiley-VchLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/02/2025Pages: 352Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.68lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.81d

Deck the halls with UFO lights and mistletoe! The Santa Claus Conquers the Martians Cookbook is where mid-century nostalgia meets interplanetary holiday joy. Inspired by the 1964 cult film, this cookbook brings together the aesthetics of atomic-age science fiction, the elegance of 1960s dinner...

SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMESIn the world of modern architecture, you may come across the word "cargotecture." This is a word created to describe the increasingly popular sub-form of architecture where shipping containers are used to create houses. The "cargo" prefix comes from a shipping container's...

Crochet has boomed in recent years, offering craft lovers a new way to make thoughtful gifts, inexpensive accessories and homemade decorations. The Complete Beginner's Guide to Crochet Patterns is the perfect companion for crochet crafters of any skill level that are looking to discover...

There's something therapeutic about taking a piece of fabric and turning it into something wonderful. Whether you're hemming your first curtain, stitching a simple cushion cover, creating a handmade garment, or mending a beloved item, the gentle rhythm of the needle through fabric and...

A musical revolution that transformed sound itself, the guitar emerged from ancient origins to become the most beloved instrument in history. Its versatile tone and timeless form have created legends across every genre and generation - from blues pioneers such as Robert Johnson, Muddy...

A rich exploration of the many ways women shaped the economic and cultural life of the eighteenth and nineteenth century. This collection redefines the role of women in the development of modern capitalism, revealing their active participation as investors, entrepreneurs, theorists, and cultural producers...

Pork is one of the most consumed meats globally, and with increasing numbers of pigs being farmed, research into their care and health is expanding rapidly. Raised in intensive mega-farms, grown in organic outdoor systems, kept as pets, and everything in-between, veterinarians can find...

At the core of the music industries is the artist. There are thousands of aspiring performers yet only a handful can be truly successful. What propels one artist where others fail? Talent? Originality? Ambition? Or pro-active, well-informed career management?Professional management of the artist's career...

This book examines how expert-driven approaches to mitigating the impacts of climate variability alone are inadequate for addressing the challenges of related cascading crises. The work argues for a fundamental shift in framing risk mitigation options drawn from a range of different yet complementary...

Author: Guillaume CarninoISBN-10: 1789452074ISBN-13: 9781789452075Publisher: Wiley-IsteLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/12/2025Pages: 274Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.23lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d

A is for A rabbit. B is for Buy this book! This hilarious alphabet story is for anyone who ever wanted a pet . . . and for everyone who loves a wonderful tail, um, tale with a twist!Author: Jackie HoskingISBN-10: 176160354XISBN-13: 9781761603549Publisher: Walker...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A must-have for any serious cook or foodie." -ANTHONY BOURDAIN"This is a "wow!" book: roving, startling, engaging." -Washington Post A Mark Kurlansky fan favorite: The unlikely history of the world through a grain of salt-now with a new foreword by...

JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER * INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER "History filtered through the gills of the fish trade." -New York Times"A charming fish tale and a pretty gift for your favorite seafood cook or fishing monomaniac." -Los Angeles Times Mark Kurlansky's classic history of the mighty...

It's Christmas Eve in London's financial district. A billionaire in his penthouse suite is visited by the ghost of Sarah Whitehead, the grief-stricken nun who has haunted the Bank of England for hundreds of years. What follows is a spellbinding journey through the night...

Every year, millions of people are unfaithful in their romantic relationship-- risking the integrity of their families, finances, and reputations. In surveys, approximately half of unfaithful individuals report that they were happy with their primary relationships when their affairs began. Why would so many...

Mental health touches every aspect of life in the United States: from police encounters to prisons, and from hospitals to housing, those suffering from mental illness are overrepresented and underserved. In Through the Fire, leading expert in the field of mental health law Fredrick...

'Growing up as the only Black, hijab-wearing girl in a white seaside town, with strict African Muslim parents, I was stuck between a world I didn't feel part of and one I wasn't allowed to fully embrace. I was raised to follow the rules,...

A year-long adventure by bike across the Pyrenees to discover the rich history, stunning scenery and epic adventures it holds. First captivated by the mountains as a cycling fan in the early 1990s, Peter Cossins moved with his family to the French Pyrenees in...

Smoothly navigate leadership challenges by building and maintaining strong relationships Based on the idea that leaders shouldn't lead alone and that strong relationships are essential for sustainable leadership success, The Trust Circle delivers a practical framework for leadership development, especially during critical career or...

This volume brings together an international array of contributors to analyse Greta Gerwig's unprecedented success, Barbie (2023), exploring how a film released in a moment of industrial crisis for Hollywood became the highest-grossing film directed or co-directed by a woman. Uniting scholars from Aotearoa...

This volume redefines the radical by exploring a range of contemporary theatre and performance produced in response to the politico-cultural climate of 21st-century India. Offering a critique of dominant power structures in India, this book showcases how the rise in censorship and intolerance of...

Aquileia is the largest archaeological site in Northern Italy, which once stood at the geo-political crossroad of cultural exchanges between Italy, the central-eastern Mediterranean and continental Europe. This book explores its beginnings as a Latin frontier colony which, over time, became a flourishing commercial...

A strange, captivating story of transformation and despair. This renowned 20th-century German literary classic is now published in a new translation by Shaun Whiteside. Gregor Samsa, a dedicated and hardworking travelling salesman, awakes one morning to a horrific realization. He finds himself changed beyond...

Attorney Jacob Hinsen built his professional life on unwavering evidence and cold, hard logic, winning case after case by demanding proof. But his fortress of certainty is annihilated when his nine-year-old daughter, Jessica, dies senselessly in a traffic accident, just weeks after he promised...

Loss unites us all. Much-loved actor, author and screenwriter, Greg Wise, offers his personal experiences with loss and encourages us to be more open in our own. Grief shapes us but we can learn from it. Through honesty, vulnerability and ritual we can navigate...

While Emerson's place in American literary history has remained secure, the New Cambridge Companion to Ralph Waldo Emerson draws on a wealth of recent Emerson scholarship which has highlighted his contemporary relevance for questions of philosophy and politics, ecology and science, poetics and aesthetics,...

Over the last century, UK law has moved from endorsing, and in some cases mandating, unjust sex discrimination to a robust framework of distinct protections for women and girls. At the same time, our law has extended anti-discrimination protections to people who undergo gender...

Get ready for the new season with the UK's bestselling football annualA must-have on Christmas wish lists for footy fans everywhere, MATCH is bursting with exclusive interviews with your favourite players and the most exciting rising stars, fun activities and a full review of...

"Leave it to Marc Majewksi to make sudden bouts of sleepiness so irresistibly fun!" --Matthew Burgess, author of Fireworks"A joyfully contagious picture book." --Pete Oswold, NYT Bestselling Illustrator of The Bad Seed"This yawn kept me on the edge of my seat! Simply brilliant." --Felicita...

Once, the poet wrote to survive the night-now he writes to remember how he lived through it. In The Whiskey Diaries, Walter Red revisits the collection that first bared his heart to the page. This Legacy Edition blends the raw 2018 confessions with new...

"Some Scared Sister" is a poignant journey though the complexities of familial strife, anxiety, and addiction, framed by the transformative power of art. This collection of poetry delves into the heart of loving an addict, unearthing the pain, resilience, and indelible impact on one's...

What if your mind, heart, and body were never working against you but waiting for you to take control of the system itself?Most people try to change their lives by forcing habits or repeating affirmations. Real transformation begins when your inner systems move in...

Welcome Home, Charlie! is a heartwarming middle-grade novel about a young barn cat searching for where he truly belongs.Born wild and alone, Charlie survives danger, hunger, and the harshness of nature. When a girl named Charlene finds him injured in her family's barn, she...

The book explores timeless questions - What does it mean to live well? How do we understand our place in the cosmos? What kind of future can we co-create? Through vivid case studies ranging from Everest and the Aral Sea to the Voyager spacecraft...

Life by the Stars takes readers on a deeply personal and cosmic journey-a story of unraveling, awakening, and realignment. Part memoir, part guidebook, this illuminating work traces Amanda Walsh's transformation through sixteen years of profound change, guided-often unknowingly at first-by the wisdom encoded in...

Embark on a whimsical adventure with Nani and the Magic Quilt, the Princess and the Castle an enchanting tale that weaves together the ordinary and the extraordinary. When young Nani is handed down her family's quilt as the first-born girl of her family, she...

Are you exhausted, burned out, or spiritually dry? Before you try another plan, it is time to Stop - in the Name of God. You do not need another self-help method; you needThe Gift of Shabbat invites you to step out of chaos and...

Embark on a journey where numbers come alive with rhythm, meaning, and wonder!From Zero to Twenty, that celebrates milestones and growth, The Great Number Adventure takes young readers on a playful exploration of numbers and the hidden stories they tell. Each page pairs delightful...

A thrilling adventure set in the jungles of 19th-century India from the author of Secrets of the Snakestone. When twelve-year-old Roma discovers a golden leaf-eating monkey in her grounds of her boarding school, she can't believe it! Not only is it the rarest monkey...

Some situations cannot be taught in library school. With a DEI focus, this book helps library leaders, both formal and informal, with those unexpected challenges. Library and Information Undergraduate and Graduate Programs do an incredible job examining important methodology of librarianship today. However, any...

The future of policing, reimagined.For law enforcement officers, de-escalation is often the goal. But what if an interaction could be cooled before it's necessary to employ such measures? Written by a police veteran, Deconfliction is a training manual to help police and citizens productively...