Chris Diamond's Books

Be the Man

The Man Registry® Guide for Grooms—a Practical (and Funny) Guide to Navigating the Wedding Minefield

By: Chris Easter

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Be the Man

The Man Registry® Guide for Grooms—a Practical (and Funny) Guide to Navigating the Wedding Minefield

By: Chris Easter

Written by the co-founder of The Man Registry®, a highly popular site visited by millions of grooms and grooms-to-be each year. Be the Man is an irreverent, yet highly-informative guide that will help grooms get through all of the big decisions and obstacles that they'll be faced with leading up to, during, and after the Big Day. In addition to tons of practical advice, peppered throughout the book will be numerous lighthearted stories helping readers learn from the insight and missteps of the grooms who came before them.

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Penguin

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1101555955

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9781101555958

Manskills

How to Ace Life's Challenges, Save the World, and Wow the Crowd - Updated Edition - Man's Prep Guide for Life

By: Chris Peterson

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Manskills

How to Ace Life's Challenges, Save the World, and Wow the Crowd - Updated Edition - Man's Prep Guide for Life

By: Chris Peterson

Manskills covers everything a man needs to know in today’s world. You’ll find essential tips on home repair, car repair, electronics, cleaning, personal grooming, fine dining, traveling, etiquette, outdoor skills, and the fine art of conversation. It’s your comprehensive guide to impressing the masses! Author Chris Peterson returns with even more tips, tricks, and all the core knowledge the modern man is looking for. In the all-new edition of Manskills, you’ll find page after page of tried-and-true information for every aspect of life: Whether you don’t know the first thing about your home or have already mastered the plumbing arts, learn the home skills to be king of your castle. Order wine, decipher place settings, and learn how to dine with style. Or skip the fancy restaurant and learn the tips and tricks you need to impress with the grill. Increase your vehicular savvy so you and yours are never stranded at the side of the road. Out-woo the competition with surefire ways to increase your romantic prowess. These are but a few examples of what awaits you in this somewhat humorous but always practical guide!

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Cool Springs Press

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0760367531

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9780760367537

Miracles

Healing for a Broken World

By: Stefan Starzynski,Chris Grzasko

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Miracles

Healing for a Broken World

By: Stefan Starzynski,Chris Grzasko

Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you" (Mt. 7:7). Most people think miracles only happen in movies or the Bible and their prayer lives reflect this belief as well. Father Stefan Starzynski reminds us through his personal experience and real stories that God is ever present, and that miracles are among the gifts offered to those who petition Him in faith. Father Starzynski's life is an account of God's ability to use imperfect human instruments like him -- and you -- to carry out His will. Father Starzynski recounts numerous episodes when he personally experienced miracles, often in totally unexpected places. His riveting stories of tiny infants facing life-threatening medical conditions, of people battling demons and disease, of his own experience overcoming depression, and more, will inspire, instruct, and provide hope for all. Experience the miraculous testimonies from over twenty individuals and families whose lives have been touched by God through Father Starzynski's ministry, as well as helpful appendices on topics like Medjugorje, Saint Therese, and a section of prayers. "Miracles abound in this heartfelt book. Father Stefan Starzynski takes you on a tour of miracles, big and small, and illustrates how to find them in your own life." --Raymond Arroyo, New York Times best-selling author of Mother Angelica and host of EWTN's "The World Over Live" Author royalties from the sales of Miracles: Healing for a Broken World will be donated to the Paul Stefan Home for Expectant Mothers www.paulstefanhome.org.

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Our Sunday Visitor

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1612781543

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9781612781549

Advertising and Promotion

Communicating Brands

By: Chris Hackley

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Advertising and Promotion

Communicating Brands

By: Chris Hackley

This detailed and insightful text explains how advertising comes to cast its shadow over contemporary consumer culture. Case examples are used to illustrate the power of advertising to portray brand 'personalities' in terms that resonate with consumers across many cultures.

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SAGE

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0761941541

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9780761941545

Namibia

By: Chris McIntyre

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Namibia

By: Chris McIntyre

The leading guide for independent travelers, combining detailed practical information with exceptional coverage of the natural and cultural attractions.

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Bradt Travel Guides

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1841623350

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9781841623351

Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

By: Chris Binns

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Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

By: Chris Binns

Explore foundational and advanced topics in nanoscience with this intuitive introduction In the newly revised Second Edition of Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, renowned researcher Dr. Chris Binns delivers an accessible and broad-based treatment of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Beginning with the fundamental physicochemical properties of nanoparticles and nanostructures, the book moves on to discuss how these properties can be exploited to produce high-performance materials and devices. Following chapters explore naturally occurring nanoparticles and artificially engineered carbon nanoparticles, their mechanical properties, and their applications in nanotechnological science. Both design ideologies for manufacturing nanostructures—bottom-up and top-down—are examined, as is the idea that the two methodologies can be combined to allow for the imaging, probing, and manipulation of nanostructures. A survey of the current state of nanotechnology rounds out the text and introduces the reader to a variety of novel and exciting applications of nanoscience. The book also includes: A thorough introduction to the importance and impact of particle size on the magnetic, mechanical, and chemical properties of materials Comprehensive explorations of carbon nanostructures, including bucky balls and nanotubes, and single-nanoparticle devices Practical discussions of colloids and nanoscale interfaces, as well as nanomechanics and nanofluidics In-depth examinations of the medical applications of functional nanoparticles, including the treatment of tumors by hyperthermia and medical diagnosis Perfect for senior undergraduate and graduate students in materials science and engineering, Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology will also earn a place in the libraries of early-career and established researchers with professional or personal interests in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

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John Wiley & Sons

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111917225X

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9781119172253

While the Gentlemen Go By

A story behind the Battle of Goudhurst

By: Chris Tweedie

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While the Gentlemen Go By

A story behind the Battle of Goudhurst

By: Chris Tweedie

It's the Spring of 1747. A soldier returns home to the picturesque village of Goudhurst in the High Weald of the southeastern English county of Kent.

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Troubador Publishing Ltd

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1803139013

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9781803139012

Waterton and Glacier in a Snap!

Fast Facts and Titillating Trivia

By: Ray Djuff,Chris Morrison

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Waterton and Glacier in a Snap!

Fast Facts and Titillating Trivia

By: Ray Djuff,Chris Morrison

Find out who made the parks' famous red buses. Discover why so many geographical features are named for people who either never visited the parks or only stopped by once. Put your finger on the number of plant, animal, fish and insect species in the park. Learn the lore of such landmarks as Chief Mountain. Laugh out loud at crazy ideas and silly events that have taken place. Happenings, history, statistics, special visitors and animal stories -- find them all in a snap in this book about the world's first international peace park.

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Rocky Mountain Books Ltd

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1894765567

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9781894765565

The Ruby Slippers, Madonna's Bra, and Einstein's Brain

The Locations of America's Pop Culture Artifacts

By: Chris Epting

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The Ruby Slippers, Madonna's Bra, and Einstein's Brain

The Locations of America's Pop Culture Artifacts

By: Chris Epting

Anyone who has ever wondered where Dorothy's ruby slippers, George Washington's teeth, or the world's largest olive are located will be thrilled to take this journey to find hundreds of the most important items from America's popular culture. Found in such major institutions as the Smithsonian and the Basketball Hall of Fame as well as in such offbeat collections as the Sing Sing Prison Museum and the Delta Blues Museum, these pop culture treasures include the most famous—and quirkiest—items from movies, crime, TV, sports, music, history, and America's roadside attractions. The Ruby Slippers, Madonna's Bra, and Einstein's Brain is divided into the following chapters: American Curiosities, Roadside Relics, Historic Artifacts, Criminal Remains, Celebrity Antiquities, Movie and Television Keepsakes, Music Mementos, and Sports Memorabilia. There's even a list of the Top Ten Missing in Action Pop Culture Artifacts. Some of the most fascinating treasures found in the book include: The Cardiff Giant Thomas Edison's Last Breath World's Largest Ball of Twine George Washington's Teeth Lizzie Borden's Axe John Wilkes Booth's Thorax Watergate File Cabinet Abraham Zapruder's Camera Tom Thumb's Wedding Cake Casablanca Piano Easy Rider Motorcycle Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock Guitar Elvis Presley's Report Card Paul "Bear" Bryant's Hat Miracle on Ice Skates

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Santa Monica Press

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1595808620

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9781595808622

Salvation Chronicles

Guardians of Earth

By: Chris Puttock

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Salvation Chronicles

Guardians of Earth

By: Chris Puttock

Salvation Chronicles Guardians of Earth is a story of love, war and betrayal set in the near future. When a war between the Guardians of Avalon and the Demons of Duat ended nearly three and a half thousand years prior no one would have ever believed that in a modern human society; that the war after the war would ever exist. But after a daring and deadly attack on Salt Lake City this war not only explodes onto the scene but devastates mankinds way of life. As the Guardians charge into the defense of humanity, led by Michael Saint; this war soon reveals not all is as it seems. As Michael and his commanders fight for the foothold in the new war they must learn that all wars come at great cost but also how far their courage, strength and friendship to lead both Guardians and Humans to Salvation.

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AuthorHouse

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1524666807

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9781524666804

An Orphaned Anemia: The Creation and Process of a Documentary

By: Chris Free

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An Orphaned Anemia: The Creation and Process of a Documentary

By: Chris Free

This book chronicles the process of creating a documentary that shares the story of Derek Free and other patients with Diamond Blackfan Anemia. DBA is considered an "orphan disease," one that affects so few people that it is not profitable to pharmaceutical companies, and therefore does not justify research. Until recently, not enough people had the disease to justify governmental aid. A transformation towards hope reveals a disease that is defying odds and treading new ground for the possibility of a cure. The small documentary interviews Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Beth Whitehouse (author of The Match: "Savior Siblings" and One Families Battle to Heal Their Daughter, the story of the Trebing family), Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, Dr. David Bodine from the National Institutes of Health, Drs. Jeffrey Lipton and Adrianna Vlachos from Cohen Children's Hospital, the Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation's founder, Dawn Baumgardner, and Marie Arturi, founder of the Daniella Maria Arturi Foundation.

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Lulu.com

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1105558851

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9781105558856

MI5 at War 1909-1918

How MI5 Foiled the Spies of the Kaiser in the First World War

By: Chris Northcott

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MI5 at War 1909-1918

How MI5 Foiled the Spies of the Kaiser in the First World War

By: Chris Northcott

The years 1909-1918 can be regarded as formative for MI5, an era in which it developed from a small counterespionage bureau into an established security intelligence agency. MI5 had two main roles during this period; counterespionage, and advising the War Office on how to deal with the police and the civilian population, particularly foreign nationals in Britain. Using hitherto neglected documents from official archives, this study examines how MI5 foiled the spies of the Kaiser during the First World War, paying particular attention to the preventive measures the organization instituted to frustrate espionage and how its investigations to cure espionage were conducted. In so doing, intelligence specialist, Chris Northcott, also delivers an appreciation of how MI5 saw its work as being divided between preventive measures and investigative work, providing an informative and intriguing insight into MI5s development during its first ten years. MI5 began as a one-man affair in 1909, tasked with the limited remit of ascertaining the extent of German espionage in Britain amidst an uncertain future. By the armistice MI5s role had expanded considerably and it had begun to develop into an established security intelligence agency, with hundreds of personnel spread over six branches covering the investigation of espionage, records, ports and travelers and alien workers at home and overseas. This book offers an original and important contribution to our knowledge of the origins of Britains security services. In using the example of MI5s contest against German spies during the First World War era, it forms a groundbreaking study of counterespionage strategy and tactics, and it poses the stimulating question of how to measure the effectiveness of a counterespionage agency. It also sets out probably the most detailed description of MI5s organizational structure available.

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Tattered Flag

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0957689284

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9780957689282

Detective Fiction for Young Readers

Full of Secrets

By: Chris McGee

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Detective Fiction for Young Readers

Full of Secrets

By: Chris McGee

Detective Fiction for Young Readers is an examination of contemporary mystery stories for children and young adults. This volume explores how the conventions, rules, and expectations of adult mystery fiction have filtered down, so to speak, especially in the past several decades, to writing for younger readers. The book is organized into three sections that explore the whodunit, the hardboiled, and the metaphysical styles of mystery fiction. Furthermore, this text analyzes how each style has been adapted for a younger audience, acknowledging and exploring representative novels most in keeping with that style. This volume is ideal for students, academics, and readers interested in children’s mystery fiction that adheres to formulas made popular after the golden age of classic detective fiction.

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Taylor & Francis

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1040112579

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9781040112571

Pediatric Gastroenterology

By: Chris A. Liacouras,David A. Piccoli

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Pediatric Gastroenterology

By: Chris A. Liacouras,David A. Piccoli

This volume offers expert guidance in the assessment and treatment of gastroenterological disorders commonly encountered in clinical practice. It delivers all the information you need in the proven high-yield Requisites format - equipping you to master the material quickly.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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032303280X

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9780323032803

Rock Slope Engineering

Fourth Edition

By: Duncan C. Wyllie,Chris Mah

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Rock Slope Engineering

Fourth Edition

By: Duncan C. Wyllie,Chris Mah

The stability of rock slopes is an important issue in both civil and mining engineering. On civil projects, rock cuts must be safe from rock falls and large-scale slope instability during both construction and operation. In open pit mining, where slope heights can be many hundreds of meters, the economics of the operation are closely related to the steepest stable slope angle that can be mined. This extensively updated version of the classic text, Rock Slope Engineering by Hoek and Bray, deals comprehensively with the investigation, design and operation of rock slopes. Investigation methods include the collection and interpretation of geological and groundwater data, and determination of rock strength properties, including the Hoek Brown rock mass strength criterion. Slope design methods include the theoretical basis for the design of plane, wedge, circular and toppling failures, and design charts are provided to enable rapid checks of stability to be carried out. New material contained in this book includes the latest developments in earthquake engineering related to slope stability, probabilistic analysis, numerical analysis, blasting, slope movement monitoring and stabilization methods. The types of stabilization include rock anchors, shotcrete, drainage and scaling, as well as rock fall protecting methods involving barriers, ditches, nets and sheds. Rock Slopes: Civil and Mining Engineering contains both worked examples illustrating data interpretation and design methods, and chapters on civil and mining case studies. The case studies demonstrate the application of design methods to the construction of stable slopes in a wide variety of geological conditions. The book provides over 300 carefully selected references for those who wish to study the subject in greater detail. It also includes an introduction by Dr. Evert Hoek.

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CRC Press

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1351991396

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9781351991391

Rebel Rebel

All the Songs of David Bowie From '64 to '76

By: Chris O'Leary

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Rebel Rebel

All the Songs of David Bowie From '64 to '76

By: Chris O'Leary

David Bowie: every single song. Everything you want to know, everything you didn't know. David Bowie remains mysterious and unknowable, despite 45 years of recording and performing. His legacy is roughly 600 songs, which range from psychedelia to glam rock to Philadelphia soul, from avant-garde instrumentals to global pop anthems. Rebel Rebel catalogs Bowie's songs from 1964 to 1976, examines them in the order of their composition and recording, and digs into what makes them work. Rebel Rebel is an in-depth look at Bowie's early singles and album tracks, unreleased demos, session outtakes and cover songs. The book traces Bowie's literary, film and musical influences and the evolution of his songwriting. It also shows how Bowie exploited studio innovations, and the roles of his producers and supporting musicians, especially major collaborators like Brian Eno, Iggy Pop and Mick Ronson. This book places Bowie's music in the context of its era. Readers will discover the links between Kubrick's 2001 and "Space Oddity"; how A Clockwork Orange inspired "Suffragette City". The pages are a trip through Bowie's various lives as a young man in Swinging London, a Tibetan Buddhist, a disillusioned hippie, a rock god, and a Hollywood recluse. With a cast of thousands, including John Lennon, William S. Burroughs, Andy Warhol and Cher.

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John Hunt Publishing

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1780997132

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9781780997131

The Natural History of the Sign

Peirce, Vygotsky and the Hegelian Model of Concept Formation

By: Chris Barnham

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The Natural History of the Sign

Peirce, Vygotsky and the Hegelian Model of Concept Formation

By: Chris Barnham

Our understanding of CS Peirce, and his semiotics, is largely influenced by a twentieth century perspective that prioritizes the sign as a cultural artifact, or as one that that 'distorts', in some way, our understanding of the empirical world. Such a perspective will always undermine appreciation of Peirce as a philosopher who viewed signs as the very mechanisms that enable us to understand reality through concept formation. The key to this repositioning of Peirce is to place his work in the broad frame of Hegelian philosophy. This book evaluates, in detail, the parallels that exist between Peircean and Hegelian thought, highlighting their convergences and also the points at which Peirce departs from Hegel's position. It also considers the work of Vygotsky on concept formation showing that both are, in fact, working within the same Hegelian template. This book, therefore, contributes to our broader understanding of Peircean semiotics. But by drawing in Vygotsky, under the same theoretical auspices, it demonstrates that Peirce has much to offer contemporary educational learning theory.

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Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

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3110695928

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9783110695922

Chemistry for the IB Diploma Third edition

By: Christopher Talbot,Chris Davison

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Chemistry for the IB Diploma Third edition

By: Christopher Talbot,Chris Davison

Developed in cooperation with the International Baccalaureate® Trust experienced and best-selling authors to navigate the new syllabuses confidently with these coursebooks that implement inquiry-based and conceptually-focused teaching and learning. - Ensure a continuum approach to concept-based learning through active student inquiry; our authors are not only IB Diploma experienced teachers but are also experienced in teaching the IB MYP and have collaborated on our popular MYP by Concept series. - Build the skills and techniques covered in the Tools (Experimental techniques, Technology and Mathematics) with direct links to the relevant parts of the syllabus; these skills also provide the foundation for practical work and internal assessment. - Integrate Theory of Knowledge into your lessons with TOK boxes and Inquiries that provide real-world examples, case studies and questions. The TOK links are written by the author of our bestselling TOK coursebook, John Sprague and Paul Morris, our MYP by Concept series and Physics co-author. - Develop approaches to learning with ATL skills identified and developed with a range of engaging activities with real-world applications. - Explore ethical debates and how scientists work in the 21st century with Nature of Science boxes throughout. - Help build international mindedness by exploring how the exchange of information and ideas across national boundaries has been essential to the progress of science and illustrates the international aspects of science. - Consolidate skills and improve exam performance with short and simple knowledge-checking questions, exam-style questions, and hints to help avoid common mistakes.

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Hodder Education

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1398371637

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9781398371637

O-level Chemistry Challenging Drill Questions (Yellowreef)

By: Thomas Bond,Chris Hughes

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O-level Chemistry Challenging Drill Questions (Yellowreef)

By: Thomas Bond,Chris Hughes

• according to syllabus for exam up to year 2016 • updated new questions from top schools from 2003 - end 2013 • complete encyclopedia of almost 800 questions • exposes “surprise and trick” questions • complete answer keys • full set of step-by-step solution approaches available separately • teachers’ comments revealing common mistakes & wrong habits • advanced trade book • complete edition & concise edition eBooks available • also suitable for • Cambridge OL • Cambridge IGCSE • Books available for other subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Economics, English • Primary level, Secondary level, GCE O-level, GCE A-level, iGCSE, Cambridge A-level, Hong Kong DSE • visit www.yellowreef.com for sample chapters and more

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Yellowreef Limited

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0797802029

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9780797802025

Rugs, Guitars, and Fiddling

Intensification and the Rich Modern Lives of Traditional Arts

By: Chris Goertzen

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Rugs, Guitars, and Fiddling

Intensification and the Rich Modern Lives of Traditional Arts

By: Chris Goertzen

What do exotic area rugs, handcrafted steel-string guitars, and fiddling have in common today? Many contemporary tradition bearers embrace complexity in form and content. They construct objects and performances that draw on the past and evoke nostalgia effectively but also reward close attention. In Rugs, Guitars, and Fiddling: Intensification and the Rich Modern Lives of Traditional Arts, author Chris Goertzen argues that this entails three types of change that can be grouped under an umbrella term: intensification. First, traditional creativity can be intensified through virtuosity, through doing hard things extra fluently. Second, performances can be intensified through addition, by packing increased amounts of traditional materials into the conventionally sized packages. Third, in intensification through selection, artistic impact can grow even if amount of information recedes by emphasizing compelling ideas—e.g., crafting a red and black viper poised to strike rather than a pretty duck decoy featuring more colors and contours. Rugs handwoven in southern Mexico, luthier-made guitars, and southern US fiddle styles experience parallel changes, all absorbing just enough of the complex flavors, dynamics, and rhythms of modern life to translate inherited folklore into traditions that can be widely celebrated today. New mosaics of details and skeins of nuances don’t transform craft into esoteric fine art, but rather enlist the twists and turns and endless variety of the contemporary world therapeutically, helping transform our daily chaos into parades of negotiable jigsaw puzzles. Intensification helps make crafts and traditional performances more accessible and understandable and thus more effective, bringing past and present closer together, helping folk arts continue to perform their magic today.

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1496843754

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9781496843753

Machinery's Handbook Pocket Companion

By: Chris McCauley

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Machinery's Handbook Pocket Companion

By: Chris McCauley

An extremely concise yet completely authoritative ready-reference which draws it contents largely from Machinery's Handbook.

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Industrial Press Inc.

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083113089X

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9780831130893

Unstoppable

Finding Hidden Assets to Renew the Core and Fuel Profitable Growth

By: Chris Zook

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Unstoppable

Finding Hidden Assets to Renew the Core and Fuel Profitable Growth

By: Chris Zook

Over the next decade, two out of every three companies will face the challenge of their corporate lives: redefining their core business. Buffeted by global competition and facing an uncertain future, more and more executives will realize that they must make fundamental changes in their core even as they continue delivering the goods and services that keep them in business today. Unstoppable shows these managers how to look deep within their organizations to find undervalued, unrecognized, or underutilized assets that can serve as new platforms for sustainable growth. Drawing on more than thirty interviews with CEOs from companies such as De Beers, American Express, and Samsung, it shows readers how to recognize when the core needs reinvention and how to deploy the "hidden assets" that can be the basis for tomorrow's growth. Building on the author's previous books, Profit from the Core and Beyond the Core, this book shows how any company in crisis can transform itself to become truly unstoppable.

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Harvard Business Press

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1422148122

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9781422148129

A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book About Studying Strategy

By: Chris Carter,Stewart R Clegg,Martin Kornberger

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A Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap Book About Studying Strategy

By: Chris Carter,Stewart R Clegg,Martin Kornberger

′If strategy is the queen of business, then this book offers us the perfect introduction to her court! It is accessible, lively, and informative. The book repays the reader with wonderful account of how strategy works. It also lets the reader in on some of the darker secrets of strategy′ - André Spicer, Associate Professor of Organisation Studies, Warwick Business School Studying Strategy is a welcoming, lively and thought provoking account that helps students get to grips with strategy′s key issues and broad debates and introduce them to the latest ideas. Conceived by Chris Grey as an antidote to conventional textbooks, each book in the ‘Very Short, Fairly Interesting and Reasonably Cheap’ series takes a core area of the curriculum and turns it on its head by providing a critical and sophisticated overview of the key issues and debates in an informal, conversational and often humorous way. Suitable for students of strategy at Undergraduate, Masters and MBA level, professionals involved in strategic decision making and anyone interested in how strategy works.

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SAGE

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1446200248

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9781446200247

The Lone Hunter

By: Chris Norris

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The Lone Hunter

By: Chris Norris

A heart-pounding story based on the experiences of Leon, a young Special Forces sniper that was placed in the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) to learn from the best how to profi le and apprehend serial killers. But, while working on a case, he loses his girlfriend. He vows to fi nd and bring the perpetrators to justice for this crime. Africa would challenge his way of life and aft er four long years in the desert, Leon is again faced with a choice between love and fi nding the person responsible for numerous hideous crimes. Has he learned or will his judgment be clouded by revenge?

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Xlibris Corporation

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1469164973

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Climbing in North America

By: Chris Jones

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Climbing in North America

By: Chris Jones

The complete history of North American mountaineering from the early nineteenth century through the 1970s.

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Univ of California Press

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0520036379

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The Full Tilt Poker Strategy Guide

Tournament Edition

By: Andy Bloch,Richard Brodie,Chris Ferguson,Ted Forrest,Rafe Furst,Phil Gordon,David Grey,Howard Lederer,Mike Matusow,Huckleberry Seed,Gavin Smith,Keith Sexton

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The Full Tilt Poker Strategy Guide

Tournament Edition

By: Andy Bloch,Richard Brodie,Chris Ferguson,Ted Forrest,Rafe Furst,Phil Gordon,David Grey,Howard Lederer,Mike Matusow,Huckleberry Seed,Gavin Smith,Keith Sexton

The professionals of Full Tilt Poker include the best and most famous poker players in the world. Their accomplishments are unparalleled, with countless World Series of Poker and World Poker Tour championships to their names and well in excess of $100 million in winnings in private games. Now, this group of poker legends has banded together to create The Full Tilt Poker Strategy Guide, which will stand as an instant classic of the genre and is sure to become the industry standard.

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The Turning Point

By: Chris Curtis

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The Turning Point

By: Chris Curtis

Following the brutal murder of his parents when he was only five years old, Jadon West is sent to live with his uncle in Redding, California, a far cry from England, the place of his birth. Living in the land of celebrities and motion pictures makes him yearn to become a Hollywood director. After graduating from high school, Jadon hopes to land a job allowing him to save enough money to attend UCLA. Jadon is soon hired as a butler at a beautiful Californian estate, in town called Diamond Lake. On his first day of the job, he is delighted with the elegant mansion, the servants, and Mrs. Eden, the owner of the house. But to his surprise, there is one facet of this seemingly normal life that doesn't make sense. One room in the house must remain locked at all times-and Jadon is forbidden to enter it. Curiosity gets the best of him, however, and Jadon sneaks into the room only to unearth suspicious clues as to Mrs. Eden's true identity-along with some mysterious objects that appear to be used for magic rituals. Just what has he gotten himself into? He's about to find out…

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The Empire Stone

By: Chris Bunch

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The Empire Stone

By: Chris Bunch

Who Holds the Stone Rules the World! It could light a path in the dead of night. Fashioned by gods—or demons—it could bring power and untold riches to any who possessed it. But it was lost with the destruction of the fabled city of Thyone. And now . . . it may have been found. Follow Peirol of the Moorlands on an epic adventure across oceans and strange lands filled with mystery and magic. There he will find his true calling - and the Stone!

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Simon and Schuster

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France in the Second World War

Collaboration, Resistance, Holocaust, Empire

By: Chris Millington

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France in the Second World War

Collaboration, Resistance, Holocaust, Empire

By: Chris Millington

During 1940-1944, the citizens of France and its Empire endured the 'dark years' of invasion, persecution and foreign occupation. Thousands of men, women and children suffered arrest, deportation and death as the French Vichy regime worked to secure a place for France in Hitler's New Order. France in the Second World War is a wide-ranging yet succinct introduction to the French experience of the Second World War and its aftermath. It examines the fall of France in 1940 and the founding of the Vichy regime, as well as collaboration, resistance, everyday life, the Holocaust, the Liberation and the echoes of the period in contemporary France. Chris Millington addresses the chief topics in chapters that synthesizes the key points of the history and the historiography. The French Empire is carefully integrated throughout, illustrating the global impact of events on mainland France. In addition, Millington provides a helpful glossary of terms, personalities and movements from the period and an annotated bibliography of English-language sources to guide students to the most relevant works in the area. France in the Second World War provides a comprehensive introduction to the history and historiography of France and its Empire during their darkest hours.

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1350094994

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Fell in Love with a Band

The Story of the White Stripes

By: Chris Handyside

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Fell in Love with a Band

The Story of the White Stripes

By: Chris Handyside

With only two members and no bass player the White Stripes certainly seemed like the ultimate makeshift band. So how is it that this enigmatic couple—who publicize themselves as brother and sister though official documents say they're ex-husband-and-wife—became a multi-platinum musical sensation? From their early days as the darlings of Detroit rock scene to their current status as MTV celebs, they've defied expectations every step of the way. How did it happen that the simple idea of staying true to a lo-fi, blues-based sound became a revolutionary idea in the age digital conformity and complex studio production? Fell in Love with a Band: The Story of the White Stripes is the first biography by a Detroit journalist who has followed their career since the group's inception in 1997. From Meg White's novice attempts at banging the drums to their current incarnation as the face of indie rock. With never before seen photos and exclusive interviews with members of Detroit bands like Blanche and The Von Bondies, Fell in Love with a Band gets to the heart of this enigmatic rock band and for the first time tells the real story of their rise to fame and the power behind their sound.

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National Theatre Connections 2018

The Blue Electric Wind; The Changing Room; The Free9; The Ceasefire Babies; These Bridges; When They Go Low; Want; The Sweetness of a Sting; Dungeness

By: Brad Birch,Chinonyerem Odimba,Alice Birch,Chris Bush,In-Sook Chappell,Fiona Doyle,Phoebe Éclair Powell,Natalie Mitchell,Barney Norris

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National Theatre Connections 2018

The Blue Electric Wind; The Changing Room; The Free9; The Ceasefire Babies; These Bridges; When They Go Low; Want; The Sweetness of a Sting; Dungeness

By: Brad Birch,Chinonyerem Odimba,Alice Birch,Chris Bush,In-Sook Chappell,Fiona Doyle,Phoebe Éclair Powell,Natalie Mitchell,Barney Norris

Theatre has a funny way of getting to the heart of who we are now and – particularly in the case of Connections – who we are going to be. Drawing together the work of nine leading playwrights, National Theatre Connections 2018 features work by some of the most exciting contemporary playwrights. Gathered together in one volume, the plays offer young performers an engaging selection of material to perform, read or study. From friends building bridges and siblings breaking down walls; girls making their voice heard and boys searching for home; and not forgetting a band of unlikely action heroes taking control of the weather. The anthology contains nine play scripts along with imaginative production notes and exercises, as well as a short introduction to the writing process for the tenth Connections play [ BLANK ] by Alice Birch. National Theatre Connections is an annual festival which brings new plays for young people to schools and youth theatres across the UK and Ireland. Commissioning exciting work from leading playwrights, the festival exposes actors aged 13-19 to the world of professional theatre-making, giving them full control of a theatrical production - from costume and set design to stage management and marketing campaigns. NT Connections have published over 150 original plays and regularly works with 500 theatre companies and 10,000 young people each year.

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1350066265

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Michael Jackson The Maestro The Definitive A-Z Volume II - K-Z

By: Chris Cadman

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Michael Jackson The Maestro The Definitive A-Z Volume II - K-Z

By: Chris Cadman

Michael Jackson was no ordinary performer. From the moment he first stepped on stage at the age of five to his final rehearsals at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, Michael Joe Jackson was a dynamic performer. During his 45 year career in entertainment, Jackson changed the face of popular music, amazed audiences worldwide and broke down barriers still felt today. Michael Jackson The Maestro The Definitive A-Z Volume 2 - K-Z completes the two volume set on one of the most fascinating artists of all time in popular music. Carrying on from the first volume Michael Jackson The Maestro continues looking at his extraordinary life and times, through his many songs, TV Performances, Tours, videos, documentary’s, Radio shows, films, Interviews, articles, speeches, directors, producers and friends. Despite the media ignoring his record breaking accomplishments, his innovative video & tours and charitable endeavours, he is still held in high regard by his fellow artists such as Beyonce, Madonna, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Pharrell Williams, Ne-Yo, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, and John Rotten, amongst a galaxy of stars who have all sang Michael’s praises since his sad departure. Michael Jackson The Maestro The Definitive A-Z Volume 2 - K-Z brings an era of interesting trivia surrounding Michael’s career and life. Read about Karen Carpenter being in the studio with Michael. Where the premier of ‘Seeing Voices’ was held. The time Little Richard wanted him for the part in his life story. The script he had for the Frankie Lymon Story. His supposed version of the Monkees ‘Last Train To Clarksville.’ Joining Patti Labelle on stage to sing Lady Marmalade, as well as stories and trivia on Madonna, Marlon Brando, Mary Poppins, Michael Flatley and the night he appeared on stage with Stevie Wonder to join in on his hit Master Blaster. All this and an abundance of trivia and rare TV and rare magazine interviews. This is Michael Jackson The Maestro.

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World Tales for Family Storytelling

53 Traditional Stories for Children aged 4-6 years

By: Chris Smith

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World Tales for Family Storytelling

53 Traditional Stories for Children aged 4-6 years

By: Chris Smith

Stories from oral traditions from a variety of historical, cultural and world sources, with story sources and resources for families.

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Hawthorn Press

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1912480689

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The Handy New York City Answer Book

By: Chris Barsanti

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The Handy New York City Answer Book

By: Chris Barsanti

The hustle. The bustle. The Big Apple, its people, history and culture! New York is the largest city in the United States. This self-proclaimed capital of the world is known as a melting pot of immigrants, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Wall Street, Broadway, bridges, bodegas, restaurants, and museums. The “city that never sleeps” is bustling with people, cultural and sporting events, world-class shopping and high fashion, and other tourist attractions that draw in millions visitors from all over the world. The Handy New York City Answer Book explores the fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia, taking an in-depth look at the city so nice, they named it twice. Learn about the original Indigenous peoples, early Dutch settlers, the importance of the port, the population growth through immigration, the consolidation of the boroughs, the building of the subway system and modern skyline, and much, much more. Tour landmarks from the Brooklyn Bridge to the Rockefeller Center to the Stonewall Inn, and Central Park to the 9/11 Memorial. Learn about famous sons and daughters, including Woody Allen, Jay-Z, J.D. Salinger, and Donald Trump. The government, parks, and cultural institutions are all packed into this comprehensive guide to New York City. Find answers to more than 850 questions, including: Who were the first New Yorkers? When did the British invade New York? Why are Manhattan’s streets laid out in a grid? Why is there a windmill on the New York seal? How did New York help elect Abraham Lincoln president? What were “sweatshops”? Did the Nazis plant spies in New York? How did the Brooklyn Dodgers get their name? Who started the gossip column? What soured many New Yorkers on Giuliani? What is “stop and frisk”? How many trees are there in New York? Illustrating the unique character of the city through a combination of facts, stats, and history, as well as the unusual and quirky, The Handy New York City Answer Book answers intriguing questions about people, events, government, and places of interest. This informative book also includes a helpful bibliography, an appendix of the city’s mayors, and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.

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Visible Ink Press

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1578596548

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I Never Knew that About Ireland

By: Chris Winn

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I Never Knew that About Ireland

By: Chris Winn

In this wonderful compendium, Christopher Winn gives a tour of the four provinces of Ireland---Connacht, Leinster, Munster, and Ulster. Find out where dreams were inspired, ideas were born, and where the unforgettable heroes of Ireland’s past now slumber. A treasure trove of fascinating stories, I Never Knew That About Ireland is packed full of information on the colorful history of the Emerald Isle. This irresistible book gives a captivating insight into the heritage, memories, and monuments that have shaped each county in Ireland, searching out their secrets and unearthing their hidden gems.

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0312368801

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A-level Chemistry Complete Guide (Yellowreef)

By: Thomas Bond,Chris Hughes

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A-level Chemistry Complete Guide (Yellowreef)

By: Thomas Bond,Chris Hughes

• first to provide exam data-mining in study guide • allow students to focus on most examined concepts – cut study time and increase efficiency • an expert guide to lead one abstract knowledge and wisdom • provides exact, accurate, complete and independent self–education • the only guide currently that covers Planning Questions • advanced trade book • also suitable for • Cambridge GCE AL (H1/H2) • Cambridge International A & AS Level • Cambridge Pre-University • Books available for other subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Economics, English • Primary level, Secondary level, GCE O-level, GCE A-level, iGCSE, Cambridge A-level, Hong Kong DSE • visit www.yellowreef.com for sample chapters and more

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0797802339

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Steven Universe: End of an Era

By: Chris McDonnell

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Steven Universe: End of an Era

By: Chris McDonnell

Chris McDonnell’s Steven Universe: End of an Era is the eagerly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling behind-the-scenes companion book Steven Universe: Art & Origins. Foreword by Hugo Award–winning author N. K. Jemisin Showcasing new concept art, storyboards, background paintings, and exclusive interviews, End of an Era will update the history of the Emmy Award–winning series to cover season four through to the critically acclaimed finale, “Change Your Mind,” and beyond. Fans will find a special focus on creator and showrunner Rebecca Sugar’s elaborate process for creating the lore for the series, as she and the crew reveal how they discovered and developed the complete story arc for each character, as well as how they were able to design a show that so refreshingly captures and celebrates the experience of childhood. Steven Universe: End of an Era is a heartfelt send-off to one of the most progressive, imaginative, and beloved animated series of our time. “This book extends the life of this treasured animated series.” —Variety

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1683358724

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O-level Chemistry Challenging Practice Questions (Yellowreef)

By: Thomas Bond,Chris Hughes

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O-level Chemistry Challenging Practice Questions (Yellowreef)

By: Thomas Bond,Chris Hughes

• covers question-types since 2003 (with answer keys) • exposes “trick” questions • provides full set of step-by-step solution approaches (available separately) • provides an easy path to final A* distinction grade • complete edition and concise edition eBooks available

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