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Read Or Download Kiss Myself Goodbye: The Many Lives of Aunt Munca by Ferdinand Mount Full Pages.

'Grimly funny and superbly written, with a twist on every page' ? Hilary Mantel'Delightfully compulsive and unforgettably original' ? Hadley Freeman'Wonderful, funny and wise' ? Kate SummerscaleShortlisted for the Duff Cooper Prize 2021A Sunday Times, TLS, Spectator and New Statesman Book of the Year Aunt Munca never told the truth about anything. Calling herself after the mouse in a Beatrix Potter story, she was already a figure of mystery during the childhood of her nephew Ferdinand Mount. Half a century later, a series of startling revelations sets him off on a tortuous quest to find out who this extraordinary millionairess really was. What he discovers is shocking and irretrievably sad, involving multiple deceptions, false identities and abandonments. The story leads us from the back streets of Sheffield at the end of the Victorian age to the highest echelons of English society between the wars. An unconventional tale of British social history told backwards, now published with

Read Or Download What Climate Justice Means and Why We Should Care by Elizabeth Cripps Full Pages.

We owe it to our fellow humans ? and other species ? to save them from the catastrophic harm caused by climate change.Philosopher Elizabeth Cripps approaches climate justice not just as an abstract idea but as something that should motivate us all. Using clear reasoning and poignant examples, starting from irrefutable science and uncontroversial moral rules, she explores our obligations to each other and to the non-human world, unravels the legacy of colonialism and entrenched racism, and makes the case for immediate action.The second half of the book looks at solutions. Who should pay the bill for climate action? Who must have a say? How can we hold multinational companies, organisations ? even nations ? to account? Cripps argues powerfully that climate justice goes beyond political polarization. Climate activism is a moral duty, not a political choice.

Read Or Download InCredible Communication: Uncover the Invaluable Art of Selling Yourself by Rebecca Weintraub Full Pages.

The ultimate guide to the undervalued yet essential skill of selling yourself and becoming an outstanding communicator in person, over Zoom, and on social media.Regardless of experience or expertise, no interview, pitch or meeting will be successful unless it is succinctly, confidently and convincingly delivered. The competitive business landscape demands a high level of communication skills and a deep awareness of not only what we say, but also how we deliver it. In this era of digital communication and information overload, clear messaging has never been more vital ? and personal credibility has never been more valuable.From a Professor of Communication and a seasoned Communication Strategist, InCredible Communication brings 75 years' combined experience of practical expertise to the art of effective business communication. Exploring both individual credibility and wider corporate culture, this book provides intuitive tools and techniques that anyone can use to become a more

Read Or Download Lost Art of Running, The: A Journey to Rediscover the Forgotten Essence of Human Movement by Shane Benzie Full Pages.

The Lost Art of Running is an opportunity to join running technique analyst coach and movement guru Shane Benzie on his journey across five continents as he trains with and analyses the running style of some of the most gifted athletes on the planet.'Excellent' Trail Running magazine'Shane is the Indiana Jones of the running world' Damian Hall, ultra marathon runner'Running technique has to be one of the most subjective issues out there: 10 minutes' investigation on the internet will generally confuse rather than confirm what you should or should not be doing. Mother Nature gave us some amazing gifts as runners ? if we rediscover them and use them, we can transform our dynamic and everyday movement.' Shane BenziePart narrative, part practical, this adventure takes you to the foothills of Ethiopia and the 'town of runners'; to the training grounds of world record holding marathon runners in Kenya; racing across the Arctic Circle and the mountains of Europe, through the sweltering

Read Or Download Urban Wild: 52 Ways to Find Wildness on Your Doorstep by Helen Rook Full Pages.

Take your first steps on a journey of discovery towards a lifelong connection with our beautiful natural world.Organized by month, Urban Wild's simple, seasonal step-by-step activities open the door to nature in urban and suburban landscapes to help you increase your potential for health and wellbeing. We already live in the Garden of Eden, warts and all, when we know where to find it.Increasing workload, nervous tension, trouble sleeping? Wondering whether there is more to life? This is not a mid-life crisis. Like so many others, you are feeling the call of the wild.Today's urban living makes it easy to feel divorced from nature. This practical book is crammed with 52 varied activities to get you out and about whatever the weather. Featuring a combination of creative, culinary, herbal and mindful activities, with nature at their heart, you'll be surprised how much there is to find on your doorstep when you know where to look.

Read Or Download Skipper's Cockpit Navigation Guide by Rene Westerhuis Full Pages.

Whether planning a day sail or a longer passage, at home, at the wheel or at the chart table, the Skipper's Cockpit Navigation Guide is the ideal instant reference for all skippers and crew. It covers all the essential navigation skills and techniques with a user friendly, easy to follow and succinct approach. Spiral bound to lie flat, and with laminated splash-proof pages, it is the hands-free ready reckoner to help you get where you want to go.Written in clear, practical language, with clear photos, step-by-step diagrams and actual chart extracts, the book covers:- Using nautical charts- Understanding buoys, marks and lights- Using the compass, log and depth gauge- Plotting positions (including by dead reckoning), courses and bearings- Understanding tides (heights, streams, including using tide tables) and currents- Factoring in the weather- Making a passage plan, keeping a logbook, and moreAn essential title to have on board, this accessible book is aimed at skippers and crews of

Read Or Download The New Political Capitalism: How Businesses and Societies Can Thrive in a Deeply Politicized World by Joe Zammit-Lucia Full Pages.

The New Political Capitalism bridges the gap between the reality of the relationship between politics and business, and the lack of familiarity of the business community, even at the most senior levels, with political thinking. The book demonstrates how businesses that develop effective political antennae can enhance their performance in the emerging age of Political Capitalism. This new book challenges the notion that business is, or can ever be, 'apolitical'. It argues that politics ? the visible reflection of social values and cultural trends ? shapes the environment in which business operates. More and more people are becoming politicised in the sense that they have strong views about how our societies should function ? and the role that business must play. Socio-political issues increasingly affect purchasing decisions with the marketplace becoming one way in which citizens express their political identity ? the rise of what some have called 'political consumerism'. Markets

Read Or Download The Runner's Code: The Unwritten Rules of Everyday Running BEST BOOKS OF 2021: SPORT ? WATERSTONES by Chas Newkey-Burden Full Pages.

Cracking... full of running gems, realities and giggles. Nice work!' ? Martin Yelling, Marathon Talk'Lovely ? very impressive' ? TalkSPORT'From now on, if anyone I know mentions that they want to start running, this will be my first recommendation' ? Stuart Heritage The Runner's Code explores the unwritten rules of everyday running and is essential reading for anyone who marvels at marathons, tears round the track or simply plods round the park.Filled with smart advice and brilliantly knowing humour, this unique celebration of running takes the newbie and veteran alike through the secret, nuanced and blindingly obvious rules of running to answer all the important questions, such as:- What's the correct etiquette for acknowledging other runners?- What should you do if you get 'caught short' on a run?- And exactly how many times can you ask colleagues for marathon sponsorship?The book is packed with plenty of need-to-know information to help you deliver your best running

Read Or Download Reeds Vol 2: Applied Mechanics for Marine Engineers by Paul Russell Full Pages.

This book covers the principal topics in applied mechanics for professional trainees studying Merchant Navy Marine Engineering Certificates of Competency (CoC) as well as the core syllabi in applied mechanics for undergraduates studying for BSc, BEng and MEng degrees in marine engineering, naval architecture and other marine technology related programmes.This new edition has been fully updated to reflect the recent changes to the Merchant Navy syllabus and current pathways to a sea-going engineering career, specifically the increased emphasis that has been placed on colleges and universities now responsible for the academic requirements for those studying for a career in marine engineering. In particular this means the book has been updated to include more information about the general principles and applications of the exercises in the practical world of marine engineering. Each chapter has fully worked examples interwoven into the text, with test examples set at the end of each

Read Or Download Panini Football Stickers: The Official Celebration: A Nostalgic Journey Through the World of Panini by Greg Landsdowne Full Pages.

'This book is like a journey through time, revealing some of the coolest-ever albums and stickers' ? Match'Countless memories come flooding back...' ? The SunWELCOME TO THE GLORIOUS WORLD OF FOOTBALL STICKERS.Collecting Panini football stickers has always been a joy. Tearing open those packets and excitedly filling an album is a rite of passage for millions of kids ? and adults. It's so popular, it even has its own language ? 'swapsies', 'got, got, need' and 'shinies'.And now, for the first time, Panini have granted access to their archives for this superbly illustrated celebration of their iconic football sticker collections.Licensed by Panini and written by respected sticker authority Greg Lansdowne, this volume showcases Panini's UK domestic football, FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship albums, as well as all the great players, from Pel? and Maradona to Marta, Ronaldo and Mbapp? (via Frank Worthington, Chris Waddle, Gary Lineker, Eric Cantona, Ally McCoist and a few

Read Or Download Practical Guide to Celestial Navigation, The: Step-by-step instructions for when you've lost the plot by Phil Somerville Full Pages.

The jargon-free guide to celestial navigation - know what to do step by step, understand why you're doing it, and be confident that you can put it into practice when on board.Did you know that a person standing on the equator is effectively travelling at 900mph? And did you know that you can use this information to work out where you are in the world, to an accuracy of about ? miles? No GPS, no computers. Just a sextant, some tables from an Almanac and the knowledge in this book. It's the only back up if the GPS goes down, so it's a matter of safety. So if you want to qualify as a commercial skipper/superyacht captain you need to know how to carry out celestial navigation. And if you want to pass the RYA Ocean Yachtmaster exam, you need to know it too. It's a major stumbling block for many sailors wanting or needing to take their next qualifications, and the other books on the market are complex and often assume some prior understanding. This book fulfils the need for a jargon-free

Read Or Download A Writer's Journal Workbook: Create, Craft, Practise, Perfect, Share by Lucy van Smit Full Pages.

The Writer's Journal Workbook is a lively prompt for creative writers looking for help in setting themselves regular creative tasks, goals and challenges. Packed with step-by-step activities, advice and suggestions, the writer is guided through practical exercises and encouraged to put pen to paper. Are you stuck in a writing rut and don't know how to move forward? Do you lack a daily routine and need a structure to set daily or weekly writing time for yourself? Do you want somewhere to gather your writing ideas and scribbles together in one place? This workbook is the perfect place for the budding writer who wants a spark of inspiration, to sharpen their ideas and perfect their skills at their own pace. The workbook is composed around a series of have-a-go exercises with ample space (double spread) for the user to write and doodle in. This Journal Workbook will become the must-have companion for creatives on the go.

Read Or Download Uncommon Courage: The Yachtsmen Volunteers of World War II by Julia Jones Full Pages.

'An extraordinary account of heroism and sacrifice. An unexpected and important story, rivetingly told. Rip roaring stuff. Get this into the paws of the sea dog in your life.' Griff Rhys Jones'People ashore don't realise what a grim war we are waging at sea with the Germans. A cold-blooded war, in a way I think requiring the maximum of bravery from the men of both sides in the long run, as it is so ceaseless and intangible. You just don't know whether the next moment will be your last.' Robert Hichens, RNVSR Several years ago, Julia Jones was searching through long-forgotten items stored at her house and discovered some suitcases of old written material, which turned out to be accounts by her father of his experiences in the RNVSR (Royal Naval Volunteer Supplementary Reserve). She realised that as a child she'd met some of the people mentioned, and although she was too young to truly know them, these youthful impressions spurred her on to rediscovery and understanding. In this

Read Or Download Birds of the Middle East by Jens Eriksen Full Pages.

The Middle East has a wonderfully broad and diverse avifauna, featuring a host of wintering and passage migrants, enigmatic and sometimes colourful breeders, and even a few endemics that occur nowhere else. The perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor, Birds of the Middle East provides photographic coverage of more than 320 species that regularly occur in the region. Concise text for each species includes information on identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and habitat, with each photo having been carefully selected to guide identification. A guide to the best birdwatching sites in the Middle East is also included. Portable yet authoritative, this is the perfect guide for travellers and birdwatchers visiting this spectacular and bird-rich slice of western Asia.

Read Or Download Where is the Love?: The Honest Guide to Dating and Relationships: Shortlisted for the Health Wellbeing Awards 2022 by Anna Williamson Full Pages.

'Anna is THE go-to on all things dating and relationships. There is just no one with better knowledge, balanced wisdom and experience than her.'Katie Piper''Whether you are single, dating or in it for the long haul, tips and solutions for all the common dating and relationship problems are here.'Louise Pentland''Straight-up, professional and practical advice.... where has this book been all my life!?'Dr Ranj Singh'Anna manages to balance speaking openly about matters of the heart without preaching. It's a 21st century bible for anyone - singles, couples, throuples - looking for love.'Anna Whitehouse'A brilliant bible for anyone at any stage of their relationship.'Lucie CaveFrom Celebs Go Dating's relationship expert Anna Williamson comes the must-read guide to navigating love.Whether you're fed up of the single life, wanting to dip your toe into the dating world, or perhaps you're a marriage or long-term relationship veteran, Anna shares advice, tips and techniques for all your

Read Or Download Curry Everyday: Over 100 Simple Vegetarian Recipes from Jaipur to Japan by Atul Kochhar Full Pages.

From the first Michelin-starred Indian chef, delicious veggie curries from around the world. Curry is one of the world's most popular dishes, and twice Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar's cookbooks have for the past decade made it easy to understand why. Now, Kochhar turns his attention to vegetarian curries, as he explores recipes from his native India to the Far East, via Africa and the Middle East and beyond.Renowned for his pairing of the best and freshest produce with inspiration from India, Atul Kochhar takes the next steps in his gastronomic journey to showcase recipes ranging from quick and easy dishes to more elaborate feasts guaranteed to wow friends and family. From spicy cauliflower curry made in Korea, to sweetcorn in coconut curry made in Uganda, to pumpkin and mango curry made in West India, Curry Everyday provides home chefs an incredible range of delectable vegetarian dishes from all corners of the globe. Simple, accessible, and endlessly inspiring, Curry Everyday

Read Or Download Where to Watch Birds in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight: 5th Edition by Keith Betton Full Pages.

Whether you're seeking Firecrests or Hawfinch in the New Forest, Osprey in Dorset or eagles on the Isle of Wight, this book tells you where to go, what you'll see and when to see it. Keith Betton's fully revised and updated fifth edition of Where to Watch Birds in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is the essential site guide for any birdwatcher visiting or resident in the area.This book contains a comprehensive review of the area's significant birdwatching sites, providing all the information necessary to make the most of each and every trip, whatever the time of year. This edition also incorporates new sites and revised mapping throughout and has notes on access and target species. This book is an indispensable resource for birders in this bird-rich sweep of southern England.

Read Or Download Hope and the Nearness of God: The 2022 Lent Book by Teresa White FCJ Full Pages.

In these days of pandemic, war and political turbulence, hope can seem to be in short supply. But hope is one of the theological virtues and it is far more profound than mere optimism. Today, pessimism and despair seem all too prevalent. What can we do about the poor and starving, about those who seem to be locked in interminable conflict and families weighed down by the consequences of breakdown?Sister Teresa White's book is an antidote to all this and it is written with beautiful simplicity and directness. There is no hiding behind complicated or technical language. In one of the most forceful chapters in the book, the author shows how hope breeds courage and courage breeds hope. But hope is not a matter of wishful thinking. Drawing on St Augustine, the author shows moreover that hope has two essential components. Not just courage but anger as well. The expression of our anger can lead to greater clarity with our discernment and spiritual perception. Hope too can lead us to

Read Or Download Dark Social: Safeguarding Your Business from Online Threats, Risks and Scams by Ian MacRae Full Pages.

An essential guide to how businesses and brands can thrive on digital platforms while also remaining protected from online scams, threats and risks. Dark Social is an approachable and widely applicable guide to the dangers of social media, and the steps that can be taken by businesses to avoid any negative consequences as a result of social media activity. Despite these risks, social media should not be neglected - it has become a fundamental part of business literacy and is now an essential element of any successful marketing & PR campaign.From Donald Trump's outrageous tweets to the impact of the GRU (Russia's military intelligence agency) on foreign elections, through to echo chambers and amplification by bots and networks--the negative side of social media is becoming ever more apparent. Now far removed from a comfortable landscape of cat videos and family pictures, social media is now open to exploitation from a range of sources, from disgruntled employees to 'fake news'.The

Read Or Download The Complete Yachtmaster: Sailing, Seamanship and Navigation for the Modern Yacht Skipper by Tom Cunliffe Full Pages.

In this fully revised and up-to-date 9th edition of The Complete Yachtmaster, Tom Cunliffe brings together all the essentials of modern offshore cruising in one volume, including the characteristics of a good captain, the theory and practice of sailing and sail trim, the art of seamanship, practicing accurate navigation (including all digital forms), comprehending ocean meteorology, heavy weather preparation and survival, understanding sailboat stability, and dealing swiftly and competently with emergencies.The Complete Yachtmaster builds knowledge as it builds sailing confidence, guiding sailors as authoritatively and reassuringly as a sea pilot bringing a ship safely to harbor. Required reading for all sailors and budding captains, both on board and in the classroom.