England & Wales Island Bagging by Lisa Drewe is a stunning and informative guide to the islands of England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Almost 300 islands are included, from larger, populated islands to remote, uninhabited islets; the author has described the best ways to experience each

Written in a typically practical and straightforward style, this popular book shows how to develop a truly positive outlook. These ten steps outline skills to help people to take control, be flexible, accept reality, develop self-acceptance, accept change and improve relationships. Steps may be followed in order, or taken individually as required. The book has been updated in line with current therapeutic

In this postapocalyptic fantasy, a sea of sand swallows everything but the past. In an endless sea of sand drifts the Mud Whale, a floating island city of clay and magic. In its chambers a small community clings to survival, cut off from its own history by the shadows of the past. Lykos and Ouni have been captured by Orca, but instead of organizing a rescue, Suou has ordered the Mud Whale to set sail

The one hundred and fifty-six poems here, arranged in twelve sections and introduced by E. E. Cummings\'s biographer, Richard S. Kennedy, include his most popular poems, spanning his earliest creations, his vivacious linguistic acrobatics, up to his last valedictory sonnets. Also featured are thirteen drawings, oils, and watercolors by Cummings, most of them never before

Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering: A Design-Led Approach is ideal for a first course in materials for mechanical, civil, biomedical, aerospace and other engineering disciplines. The authors\' systematic method includes first analyzing and selecting properties to match materials to design through the use of real-world case studies and then examining the science behind the material properties

The series of sharp clashes between Ecuador and Peru of 1981 left the dispute between the two countries unresolved as there was still no definitive delimitation of the border. During the following years, both parties had to deal with a series of internal and external issues and, ultimately, these affected the planning and operational capabilities of their respective armed forces. While Peru underwent

Supported with detailed lecture notes, lecture videos, homework assignments, and lab assignments Cornerstone of author\'s course is hybrid programs (HPs), capturing dynamical aspects of cyber-physical systems (CPSs) in a simple programming language Teaches skills required to formally analyze ubiquitous CPSs, such as power plants and

Christian concern about how we treat animals has increased strikingly in recent years. More and more Christians are deciding that our attitudes toward animals must change. Here is a book that presents, for the first time, a comprehensive and well-argued theological case for the rights of animals, and offers a challenging critique of our existing insensitivity toward animal life. Everyone who cares

Powerful, provocative narratives of people surviving the devastating affects of life in long term

Some people think that museums are boring places full of glass cases, dust and stuff no one cares about: wrong In a hidden headquarters below the exhibits there\'s a gang ready to handle dangerous, spooky or just plain weird problems: the Museum Mystery Squad. Techie-genius Nabster, mile-a-minute Kennedy and sharp-eyed Laurie (along with Colin the hamster ) tackle the surprising conundrums happening

A Women\'s Guide to Hormonal Harmony gives women the knowledge, tools, and confidence to rebalance their hormones, master their metabolism, and become the boss of their own body. From thyroid disorders, hormonal imbalances, gut disorders, to navigating the best \"diet\" plan-- this guide serves as the one book you need to feel your best and reclaim your hormones, health, and body.Lacey Dunn, MS, RD,

Our lives have been taken over by a tiny germ we can\'t even see. It\'s time to explain to young children (and their parents and carers) what\'s really going on. What IS a virus? How do viruses spread? Why should everyone keep washing their hands? How does a vaccine work? And what can we do to STAY

Until 1893, Mary Kingsley lived the typical life of a single Victorian woman, tending to sick relatives and keeping house for her brother. However, on the death of her parents, she undertook an extraordinary decision: with no prior knowledge of the region, she set out alone to West Africa to pursue her anthropological

Each book in this series focuses on a type of simple mechanism and examines how it is used to make different toys work. This book examines levers and uses simple language and labeled photographs to explain the scientific principles behind their

Each book in the Primer Series is ideal for students who wish to understand the essence of a theory (with pointers for further reading), or want focused input for comparative essays and integrative theory

Full of real-world case studies and practical advice, Exploratory Multivariate Analysis by Example Using R, Second Edition focuses on four fundamental methods of multivariate exploratory data analysis that are most suitable for applications. It covers principal component analysis (PCA) when variables are quantitative, correspondence analysis (CA) and multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) when variables

Warplanes of World War II provides a detailed look at 50 key aircraft in service between 1939 and 1945. Warplanes profiled include fighters, bombers, fighter-bombers, ground attack and other aircraft from the US, USSR, Germany, UK, Japan, France, Poland and

On the development of emoji, from their creation by the legendary Japanese designer to their present-day global ubiquityCreated in 1998 by Shigetaka Kurita (born 1972), a young designer at the Japanese telecom company NTT DOCOMO, emoji act as the body language of online speech. Emoji--taken from the Japanese e for picture and moji for character--bring nuance to our online interactions and are a part

Culture Smart provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and

Princezna Ellie, její dvojnice Lottie a osobní strážce Jamie se pokoušejí uniknout Leviatánům, kteří jdou po princezně. Ve snaze dostat se od nich co nejdál odjedou na sesterskou pobočku Rosewoodské školy až v dalekém Japonsku. Brzy se ale ukáže, že ani tam nejsou v bezpečí. Jedinou útěchou je zjištění, že i zde existuje tajná skupinka studentů zvaná Banshee, která proti Leviatánům také bojuje. Tajemství,