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The Faber Music Night Time Piano Anthology is a timeless collection of peaceful piano solos inspired by the night. Featuring over 50 lullabies, peaceful classical works and beautiful neoclassical pieces suitable for intermediate pianists, including Bella Notte (Ludovico Einaudi), Moonlight Sonata (Ludwig van Beethoven), Dreamy (Hania Rani) and You (Nils Frahm). Featuring Van Gogh's painting Starry Night over the Rhone (1888) on the cover, this beautiful anthology has been carefully curated for the intermediate pianist with music for late-night dreaming, relaxation and contemplation. The Faber Music Piano Anthology series has been created for pianists to enjoy and return to again and again. All the pieces have been expertly arranged for piano solo and are presented in beautiful, sewn-bound books.

Alex and Pino go out sailing in their boat. Everything is calm and still, but they need to be prepared because the weather can change quickly at sea. Mr. Water teaches them a lesson about being prepared and respecting the sea.

Children need several different means of identifying letters. As well as learning to read and write all letter forms, it's essential they discover letter names and sounds.The Red Rocket Alphabet Explorers boxed set features 30 8-page books--individual titles for each letter of the alphabet, plus one each focusing on the key digraphs Ch, Ph, Sh, and Th.Red Rocket Alphabet Explorers will help children become familiar with all the letters of the alphabet in the following ways: by alphabet namesas upper and lower case symbolsby word and picture associationsby sound associationsby sharing rhymes (inside back cover)through practice of letter formation

The first biography exploring both Francisco Franco's life and the enduring legacy of Francoism Supported by his allies, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, Francisco Franco rose to power by defeating the Loyalists in the Spanish Civil War that lasted from 1936 to 1939. Yet while Hitler and Mussolini did not survive World War II, Franco remained Spain's strongman ruler until his death thirty years later. Perhaps more compelling than how he gained absolute power is how he retained it for so long, virtually unopposed, making him one of history's most successful dictators. In El Generalisimo, Giles Tremlett reveals how Franco's ascent and extraordinary endurance stemmed from his determination to reverse history, returning Spain to its glory days as a globe-spanning empire. Fuelled by paranoia, a rigid sense of order and tradition, and a belief in the redemptive power of warfare--all the earmarks of fascism--Franco moved rapidly through the ranks in the army and took advantage of political

A compelling new portrait of one of the ancient world滻 most famous and consequential figures By any measure, Julius Caesar is one of the most significant and well-known figures in ancient Roman history. Self-identified as a "popular" politician, he advocated for effective government to better the lives of the average Roman; however, he believed this government could not be based upon the existing democracy, which he regarded as corrupt and inefficient. It could only be through his personal management and the massive organization he built to overthrow the government that he could ensure the prosperity of all Romans. Through a careful analysis of the ancient sources, including Caesar's own writings, David Potter offers us a stunning and original portrait of the general and statesman's character and methods. He shows Caesar as a highly organized manager with an extraordinary ability to adjust to circumstances while maintaining a steady equivalent of an ancient media presence that attracte

A leading intellectual historian shows how free speech, once viewed as both hazardous and unnatural, was reinvented as an unalloyed good, with enormous consequences for our society today. Every premodern society, from Sumeria to China to seventeenth-century Europe, knew that bad words could destroy lives, undermine social order, and create political unrest. Given the obvious dangers of outspokenness, regulating speech and print was universally accepted as a necessary and proper activity of government. Only in the early 1700s did this old way begin to break down. In a brief span of time, the freedom to use words as one pleased was reimagined as an ideal to be held and defended in common. Fara Dabhoiwala explores the surprising paths free speech has taken across the globe since its invention three hundred years ago. Though free speech has become a central democratic principle, its origins and evolution have less to do with the high-minded pursuit of liberty and truth than with the self-i

A rare glimpse into the mind of one of Mexico's noted modern architects Luis Barrag嫕 (1902-1985) was a preeminent Mexican architect known for spare formulations and documentation of his design ideas. He was born in Guadalajara, where he practiced in the early years of his career, and later traveled extensively in Europe, where he became influenced by concepts of early twentieth-century modernism. His ideas were especially shaped by the time he spent with Le Corbusier. He developed a design aesthetic that elevated the serenity of spaces above functionality. He spent most of his career in Mexico City, and his work went widely unrecognized for most of his life, though he enjoyed quiet acclaim from Louis Kahn, 翼varo Siza, and other prominent figures. His home and studio in Mexico City are a popular museum and have been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Yet little is known about this influential and highly regarded modern architect. A Conversation with Luis Barrag嫕, an insightful intervie

With his provocative and subversive approach to design, Rick Owens has been a transformative force in fashion since he founded his label in 1994. This essential volume is the first critical appraisal of Owenss work, documenting the evolution of nearly three decades of the designers inimitable worldview.Owens remains one of the most daring and influential fashion designers working today. Often described for his a-grunge-meets-glamor aesthetic, Owens has cultivated a devoted international following. In his creations, grace and grit are paired with an obsession with structural transformation and movement, where diaphanous, flowing shapes contrast with opaque forms and sharp edges, an approach to formal invention that is complemented by a mania for new and often exotic materials.Timed to coincide with the first comprehensive show of the designers work taking place at the Palais Galliera in Paris in summer 2025, the scope and breadth of this exhibition promises to be a treat to both longtim

Zanzibari Muslim Moderns is a historical study of Zanzibar during the interwar years. This was a period marked by rapid intellectual and social change in the Muslim world, when ideas of Islamic progress and development were hotly debated. How did this process play out in Zanzibar? Based on a wide range of sources--Islamic and colonial, private and public--Anne K. Bang examines how these concepts were received and promoted on the island, arguing that a new ideal emerged in its intellectual arena: the Muslim modern. Tracing the influences that shaped the outlook of this new figure, Bang draws lines to Islamic modernists in the Middle East, to local Sufi teachings, and to the recently founded state of Saudi Arabia. She presents the activities of the Muslim modern in the colonial employment system, as a contributor to international debates, as an activist in the community, and more. She also explores the formation of numerous faith-based associations during this period, as well as the view

When the Great War began, the Russian Empire was home to more than five million Jews, the most densely settled Jewish population anywhere in the world. Thirty years later, only remnants of this civilization remained. The years of war from 1914 to 1918 launched the forces that scattered and destroyed Eastern European Jewry and transformed it in ways that were second only to the Holocaust in their magnitude. Yet little has been written about the experience of Russia's Jews during this time. A Nation of Refugees uncovers this untold history by revealing the stories of how Jewish civilians experienced the war and its violent epicenter on the Eastern Front. It presents a history of rupture and dispersion at a human level, with accounts of individuals who struggled to survive and the activists who worked to aid them. The stories in this book are drawn from hundreds of documents held in previously inaccessible archives, the Russian and Yiddish press, and the personal accounts of refugees, rel

Mobilizing Music in Wartime British Film traces a preoccupation with art music and total war that animated British films of the 1940s. From acclaimed films such as The Red Shoes and Brief Encounter to experimental documentaries, colonial propaganda films, and largely forgotten melodramas, music was persistently given a central role in the action. As this book demonstrates, these films were driven by questions around the efficacy of art music, not just in the conventional sense of uplift or morale-building, but as a sonic force acting on bodies, minds, and materials-a resource to be mobilized or demobilized. Author Heather Weibe shows readers how their elaborations of these questions have much to tell us about World War II era Britain, while also speaking to more contemporary pressures on the arts to be useful and productive. In their concerns with music and wartime life away from the battle front, these films offer insight into the affective experience of war-not just as violence and t

The report includes a general report and five sub-reports, and makes contributions in five areas: First, it is the first report to give a comprehensive and clear definition of the concepts of supply chains, value chains and industrial chains. Based on the theory of international division of production and global practices, it objectively describes the general trends of global supply chain development through quantitative analysis. Second, it is the first report to create a global supply chain promotion analysis system, providing theoretical proof that mankind live in a community of shared future. Third, it is the first report to conduct research on supply chain promotion from a global perspective, overcoming the limitations in analysis. Fourth, it is the first report to comprehensively review the contributions by international organizations and major economies to the development of global supply chains. Fifth, it is the first report to summarize China’s practices and proposals for prom

HiGee Chemical Separation Engineering is one of the books in Chemical Industry Press’s Chemical Process Intensification series. The book introduces the basic concepts and technical terms of highgravity (HiGee) separation technology and in a systematic way analyzes and expounds the differences between centrifugal separation technology and high-gravity separation technology. This book takes the “problem elicitation–theory–principle–key technology–application case” as the main theme and details the operation and technical contents of high-gravity chemical separation, such as absorption, desorption, distillation, extraction, and adsorption. Significantly, the book also highlights academic innovation and illustrative examples that are closely combined with practical production.《超重力分離工程》介紹了以強化傳質分離過程速率為目的的超重力分離技術，通過科學構建流體流動、尺度、形態、接觸方式等，極大地提高了傳質分離效率，呈現出設備體積大幅度減小、分離效率提高、成本降低的優勢，開闢了強化傳質分離效率、降低能耗的新

Are You a Sleepy Monster? is a fun interactive read-aloud picture book that will have children of all ages laughing and giggling along, as Monster invites them for a sleepover. Are you all set for SLEEPOVER TIME? Monster has your scary pyjamas ready and UNDER the bed is looking perfectly yucky and monstrous. Wait, what do you mean you sleep ON THE BED? Are you not a monster? ALL monsters sleep under the bed! Can you persuade Monster to sleep on the horribly soft bed with a disgustingly fluffy teddy? Children will love playing along with the book as this lovable monster invites them to wear ragged pyjamas, crawl under the bed, and act like a monster! Kids get to join in with this hilarious story and play their monstrous part, and by the end all little monsters will be feeling calm and sleepy! This is the perfect bedtime book for energetic kids to expel any last bursts of energy they have and settle in for the night as they tell the monster what to do. Are You a Sleepy Monster? is the se

This book is an essential resource for medical practitioners who use ultrasound technology to diagnose and manage musculoskeletal pain, with a particular focus on clinical syndromes of the upper extremity. Moving beyond the traditional emphasis on normal sonoanatomy, it introduces diagnostic criteria for musculoskeletal disorders from various ultrasound perspectives, offering a comprehensive approach to both assessment and intervention. The chapters cover a wide range of conditions, including adhesive capsulitis, subcoracoid pain, and the complexities of the axillary region. Readers will gain insights into lateral and medial elbow pain, De Quervain's disease, and carpal tunnel syndrome. The authors, experienced clinicians in the field, provide detailed guidance on ultrasound-guided injection techniques, equipping practitioners with practical skills for pain management. This book stands out for its strong clinical perspective, enhancing musculoskeletal anatomy knowledge and offering str

The story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of SapiensStories brought us together.Books spread our ideas - and our mythologies.The internet promised infinite knowledge.The algorithm learned our secrets - and then turned us against each other.What will AI do?NEXUS is the thrilling account of how we arrived at this moment, and the urgent choices we must now make to survive - and to thrive.Praise for Nexus'Tremendous, thought-provoking and so very well reasoned . . .If there is one book that I would urge everyone to read - it is Nexus' Stephen Fry'One of the most remarkable intellects of our generation' Rory Stewart'This deeply important book comes at a critical time as we all think through the implications of AI' Mustafa Suleyman

He’ll Huff and He’ll Puff and You’ll Laugh the House Down!A hilarious fairytale mash-up through the eyes of the big bad wolf as you’ve never seen him before! Perfect for fans of Shrek!Thrown out of the pack for being a weakling, Laurence the Wolf is down on his luck. He knows he’s strong, and brave, and cool, but nobody else seems to think so. What’s more, he’s STARVING. A clever plot to gobble up Little Red Riding Hood once and for all is foiled by all the creatures of the fairytale forest and just as things are getting desperate, he catches a whiff of something delicious. Could those be . . . vegetables?A laugh-out-loud new series of familiar fairytales reported by the characters who know it best.

Celebrate the holidays with Peter Rabbit in this sturdy board book! Peter Rabbit and his sisters are getting ready to celebrate Christmas! This board book captures the charming nature of Beatrix Potter's stories with beautiful illustrations and a tale that fans new and old will enjoy.

Bestselling illustrator Britta Teckentrup explores the world of birds in a sumptuously illustrated non-fiction book. There are birds everywhere! Some of them live by the sea, some of them in the savannah, and some might live in your roof. There are Birds Everywhere is the fourth in a series of non-fiction books from Britta Teckentrup.Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of birds can be found and all the weird and wonderful things about them that they never imagined were true. With an added search-and-find element, this is non-fiction with spark and personality from a much-loved illustrator.

With the advancement of globalization and increasingly closer economic ties among countries in the Asia-Pacific region, China is playing a more prominent role in promoting Asia-Pacific economic integration. Since the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) went into effect in January 2022, regional cooperation featuring shared dividends and synergy for development has made fresh progress. Despite the severe challenges posed by the accelerating divergence of the global economy, shrinking demand and sluggish growth, collaborative efforts to build a high-level RCEP regional market will not only inject strong momentum into both regional and global economic growth, but also bring siqnificant certainty to an increasingly uncertain global economy. Addressing key issues surrounding regional economic development, the book compiles studies and insights from renowned experts and scholars on RCEP. It offers readers a comprehensive overview of the regional trade within the RCEP framework

Easy First Reading is a three-level introductory series designed to teach students how to read. The series uses an engaging step-by-step approach to build the reading skills of English language learners through practice of phonetic decoding and high-frequency word reading. Each unit features two illustrated passages with useful, carefully graded vocabulary and simple sentence patterns. These books were written and designed to motivate language learners to enjoy English language reading from the very beginning. Students who complete this series will achieve a strong reading foundation?setting them up for fluency and success in reading, listening, speaking, writing, and pronunciation.FeaturesTwo original reading passages per unit developed around fun, kid-friendly reading topicsColorful, captivating illustrations to aid in understandingHigh-frequency words and review words to promote reading competencyIllustrated, simple, kid-friendly vocabularyReading comprehension activities to build l

Welcome back to Dungeon Academy, where monsters and creatures train for the dark world that awaits just beyond the Dungeon walls. Zelli Stormclash and the Danger Club have only one goal: save their friend Bauble from the evil clutches of Elgred Morbide. There's only one problem – the evil machinations of Morbide's selfish plots have come to a head, and the final battle for Dungeon Academy has already begun! Deep beneath the desert, a monstrous dracolich – an evil, undead dragon bent on revenge against everything in her path – is about to be unleashed.Zelli is no longer on a rescue mission, but a fated quest to save Dungeon Academy, Faerûn and all the Forgotten Realms. Against impossible odds, the Danger Club – members old and new – must take one last stand together and fight like never before … till the very end.

Rebecca meets Fatima Farheen Mirza in this sweeping, gorgeously atmospheric novel about a ruined mansion by the sea, the djinn that haunts it, and a curious girl who unearths the tragedy that happened there a hundred years previous Akbar Manzil was once a grand estate off the coast of South Africa. Now, nearly a century since it was built, it stands in ruins: an isolated boardinghouse for misfits, seeking to forget their pasts and disappear into the mansions dark corridors. Until Sana. She and her father are the latest of Akbar Manzil's long list of tenants, seeking a new home after suffering painful loss. Unlike the others, who choose not to look too closely at the mansion's unsettling qualities--the strange assortment of bones in the overgrown garden, the mysterious figure seen to move sometimes at night--she is curious and questioning and finds herself irresistibly drawn to the history of the mansion. To the eerie and forgotten East Wing, home to a clutter of broken and abandoned ob

Sad Piano features 13 captivating pieces for solo piano by dynamic Australian composer Matthew Hindson. Each piece sits within the ever popular listening trend of sad piano music on streaming platforms and whilst sad and melancholic in mood, has the paradoxical effect of making the player feel comforted and uplifted. Suitable for intermediate to advanced level pianists. I started this collection during the Covid-19 lockdown, when I felt an intense need to write music that was personal and overtly emotional. Each Sad Piano piece explores a different emotion or frame of mind: from inner fury to love and sentimentality to the resilience many of us needed to get through lockdown." Matthew Hindson"

This book is a national planning textbook for vocational education during the 14th Five Year Plan period, and also a textbook for vocational education in Liaoning Province during the 14th Five Year Plan period. This book consists of 7 projects, including the basic knowledge of 51 series single-chip microcomputer (AT89S51), the use and circuit simulation of single-chip microcomputer compilation software, the production of circular colored lights controlled by single-chip microcomputer, the design and production of a simple serial digital display and stopwatch, the application of timing/counterdesign of traffic signal lights control system, the application of single-chip microcomputer interrupt control, and the application of single-chip microcomputer serial port-dual computer communication of single-chip microcomputer.This book can serve as a textbook for equipment manufacturing, electronic information and other related majors in higher vocational education, as well as a reference for e

This illustrated treasury of timeless and delightful rhyming stories about a magical wood and its charming inhabitants is the perfect gift for cozy bedtime reading.At last, there before them the great oak trees stood, as the sun cast its beams through the boughs of the wood. . . Discover the timeless magic of Muggleswick Wood in this beautiful treasury of five interlinked bedtime stories. From fairy revels and mysterious kelpies to troublesome moles and wishing beetles, the wood is a place of magic and adventure-all brought to life in delightful rhyme that celebrates the beauty of the English countryside. With charming illustrations by Charlie Mackesy, this beautiful treasury of stories is the perfect gift for anyone, young or old. Contains five gorgeous stories to read at bedtime: The Magic of Muggleswick Wood, The Biggest Blooming Beetle, The Secret of Snittington Hall, Melvin the Mole, and Kevin the Kelpie.

Notes for Cellists: A Guide to the Repertoire is an essential resource for anyone seeking to enrich their understanding of cello music. Written by cellist and cello professor Miranda Wilson, this book explores the world of cello repertoire with analytical overviews and background information on compositions spanning five centuries. In an engaging and accessible style, Notes for Cellists guides readers through the repertoire, providing detailed insights into the lives of composers and the cellists who inspired them. From Bach and Beethoven to contemporary works by living composers, Notes for Cellists offers historical and analytical contexts for over three dozen works. Whether you're a student, professional, teacher, college faculty member, amateur player, or simply an enthusiast of the cello, Notes for Cellists is an indispensable tool. With extended program notes on the essentials of cello repertoire, this book serves as a guide for reference or a starting point for further research.

The new edition of the Great Writing series provides clear explanations, extensive models of academic writing and practice to help learners write great sentences, paragraphs, and essays. With expanded vocabulary instruction, sentence-level practice, and National Geographic content to spark ideas, students have the tools they need to become confident writers. Updated in this Edition: Clearly organized units offer the practice students need to become effective independent writers. Each unit includes: Part 1: Elements of Great Writing teaches the fundamentals of organized writing, accurate grammar, and precise mechanics. Part 2: Building Better Vocabulary provides practice with carefully-selected, level-appropriate academic words. Part 3: Building Better Sentences helps writers develop longer and more complex sentences. Part 4: Writing activities allow students to apply what they have learned by guiding them through writing, editing, and revising. Part 5: New Test Prep section gives a tes

Ben Goldstein's 30 Ideas on Inclusion in ELT is a user-friendly book for teachers and managers working with learners of all age groups in any context. It outlines a range of approaches that guide teachers to integrate inclusion into all aspects of their teaching practice, from methodological strategies and activities to materials analysis or creation. The book considers learner diversity from multiple perspectives, taking a holistic approach. It provides a range of easy-to-adopt ideas that support teachers to remove barriers and develop an environment in which all learners feel that they belong and can fulfill their potential. It includes an in-depth discussion of the concepts behind inclusion, examples of good practice and practical takeaways on topics such as understanding inclusion, methodology, the learning environment, materials and assessment.Key features*The ideas are divided into clear sections for easy navigation.*A glossary provides explanations of a wide range of key terms r

A Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year 2025A New York Times Notable Book of 2025A Telegraph Book of the Year 2025A Guardian Book of the Year 2025An Observer Book of the year 2025'Supple, horrifying and mordantly droll' New York Times'Nothing short of brilliant' Wall Street Journal'A subtle, often darkly funny novel about the relationship between art and power' Sunday Times'A dazzling performance and a real page turner' Salman RushdieFrom 'one of the brightest, most pleasure-giving writers at work today' (Jeffrey Eugenides), a visionary tale inspired by the life of the 20th century film director G.W. Pabst, who left Europe for Hollywood to resist the Nazis and then returned to his homeland with his wife and young son and began making films for the German Reich.An artist's life, a pact with the devil, a novel about the dangerous illusions of the silver screen.G.W. Pabst, one of cinema's greatest, perhaps the greatest director of his era: when the Nazis seized power he was filming i

This is probably the first book dedicated to the life and times of the doctors who have shaped the medical development of Hong Kong. It is a fascinating story of how the pioneers transformed a city with primitive medical services into what it is today—a city with advanced medical facilities as in any major Western city.—Dr. Mak Wai-pingChairman (Executive Committee) and Board of DirectorsHong Kong Museum of Medical Science Society The development of Western medicine in Hong Kong to its current sophisticated state over more than 150 years is a fascinating story. And this book tells the above history from a special perspective—the personalities responsible for this remarkable achievement. These individuals, spanning over a period of over 150 years, comprised doctors in government public medical and health services who advocated new initiatives and laid the infrastructure; those who established health policies, and moved the health system forward; the medical educators who train

The smallest fish can tell the tallest tales ... "Sorry I'm late, Miss. I set off really early but on the way to school I was captured by a squid.I wriggled and I struggled till a turtle came and rescued me." "Oh, no, he didn't." "OH, YES, HE DID." Tiddler is a little fish with a BIG imagination! What ever will he come up with next? Now with a shiny foiled cover, this is a special gift for little readers! The fabulously funny bestseller from the UK's number one picture book duo Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot The ideal gift for children about to start school From the creators of The Gruffalo, Zog and Stick Man! The animated film of Tiddler stars voice artists including Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso, Game of Thrones) as the narrator, Lolly Adefope (Ghosts) as Miss Skate and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip)

The moment in the sun for special operations sometimes appears to have passed, seemingly eclipsed by preparations for potential conflict under the guise of "great power" competition, combined with failure in Afghanistan. Yet the war in Ukraine serves as a reminder that special operations play an even greater role today?before, during and presumably after conflict. The challenge remains dealing with current irregular and hybrid threats, at the same time as preparing for an uncertain future, as threats and technologies evolve at a dizzying pace. Focusing too much on the future of conventional warfare creates a void in national security discussions related to special operations. This book seeks to fill that gap, drawing on the expertise of scholars and practitioners in the field, from the Indo-Pacific, Europe and the United States, to answer what, if anything, special operations can or should seek to do, and how. The contributors explore such topics as proxies, non-state special forces, c

It was clear from an early age that Dexter Procter was different.He started speaking at four seconds old. By the age of three, he had 87 A-levels, from Afrikaans to Zoology.And by ten, he was working as a paediatrician at Lilydale General Hospital.Despite a loving but annoying family and a couple of good friends (Rupi and Otto), Dexter's always struggled to fit in. Add to this a mortal enemy (Dr Drake) and a major problem at his old school (all the teachers struck down with awful diarrhoea) - will Dexter be able to save his job, save the school and find his place in the world? (Spoiler alert: yes!)A laugh-out-loud new fiction series about the world's youngest doctor from the record-breaking Adam Kay and Henry Paker.'Original, very funny, ultra-informative - and children will love all the disgusting parts.' Jacqueline Wilson'If laughter truly is the best medicine, book this hilarious appointment with Dr Procter immediately.' David BaddielAdam Kay, Sunday Times bestseller, November 2023

Readers will be captivated by this story of love, sacrifice, and destiny, where the past and present collide to rewrite the future. "The Lost Memories gathered me up and swept me away. A beautiful, uplifting tale of life's many types of love, and how the truest are never forgotten." Amanda Geard ---------------- Suffolk, 1944. American pilot Charlie's second tour is about to draw to a close, but his heart is forever changed when he meets Kitty, a local land girl with dreams of joining the Women's Land Army. As love blooms, the pair are all too aware that every perilous mission Charlie flies may well be his last... Suffolk, 2023. When Kitty's granddaughter and ambitious tearoom owner Amy meets American tourist and photographer Jack, she agrees to show him around in exchange for his photographic talents. The deal quickly grows into an unexpected bond - but when long-buried secrets emerge, neither of their worlds will ever be the same again... The Lost Memories is a heartwarming, multi-g

Featuring exquisite photographs of every structure the architect designed from scratch or incorporated into a historical building, this elegant volume is as sumptuous and inviting as a Scarpa interior. Although he was not widely known during his lifetime, Carlo Scarpa has in the past-half century become one of the most revered of modern architects. His passion for integrating the ancient with the modern, the natural with the built environment, and the sensual qualities of glass, wood and stone, makes him the perfect architect for this moment, when the preservation of historic buildings and sensitivity to environmental impact is of supreme importance. As authoritative as it is attractive, this book features balanced introduction to Scarpa's work, weighing the opinions of both champions and critics of his work. More than 200 photographs and their accompanying illuminating texts capture the astounding beauty of Scarpa's designs, allowing readers to experience the interplay of light, textu

Join Sarah and Mr Pottifer in their magical plant shop, where fantastical creatures grow on trees!It's nearly Christmas Day when an unexpected visitor arrives – it's Santa, and he needs their help!His reindeer are in bed with Antler Flu and without them, he can't deliver his presents on time. But growing well-behaved reindeer isn't as easy as it seems. .. and before long the mischevious creatures have created a rather MERRY MESS!Can Sarah figure out a way to save Christmas before it's too late?This rhyming story full of festive fun celebrates being different, and the importance of teamwork. Other stories in the How to Grow series:How to Grow a UnicornHow to Grow a DragonHow to Grow a Mermaid

What Makes It Special?Fun-powered with Phonics Monster characters and instruction videos for every unit by a renowned phonics expertEnables quick mastery of phonics with a compact, all-in-one bookProvides systematic practice in sounds and blending through expert-led lessons Helps learners develop independent reading skills, enabling them to read by decoding instead of relying on memorizationBoosts reading confidence by progressing from words to sentences using tailored word selection and story structuresIncludes a complete digital package with a free interactive app, online eBook, and downloadable resources

What Makes It Special?Fun-powered with Phonics Monster characters and instruction videos for every unit by a renowned phonics expertEnables quick mastery of phonics with a compact, all-in-one bookProvides systematic practice in sounds and blending through expert-led lessons Helps learners develop independent reading skills, enabling them to read by decoding instead of relying on memorizationBoosts reading confidence by progressing from words to sentences using tailored word selection and story structuresIncludes a complete digital package with a free interactive app, online eBook, and downloadable resources

A newly collected standalone edition of Clark Ashton Smith's "Averoigne" stories, full of evocative historical ambience and dark fantasy. Finally collected in a signature single standalone edition, Clark Ashton Smith's Averoigne is a testament of temptation and transcendence: corrupt sellswords, vengeful sorceresses, and time-warping dissident priests all play a part in these tales set in the louche groves of Smith's decadent imagination. Printed in the style of the erstwhile Ballantine Books Adult Fantasy Series, Averoigne concludes the iconic five-book cycle begun by editor Lin Carter in 1970 and left unfinished until now.