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Obesity in the News: Language and Representation in the Press Brookes Gavin

Obesity is a pressing social issue and a persistently newsworthy topic for the media. This book examines the linguistic representation of obesity in the British press. It combines techniques from corpus linguistics with critical discourse studies to analyse a large corpus of newspaper articles (36 million words) representing ten years of obesity coverage. These articles are studied from a range of methodological perspectives, and analytical themes include variation between newspapers, change over time, diet and exercise, gender and social class. The volume also investigates the language that readers use when responding to obesity representations in the context of online comments. The authors reveal the power of linguistic choices to shame and stigmatise people with obesity, presenting them as irresponsible and morally deviant. Yet the analysis also demonstrates the potential for

The Coronation of King Charles: The Triumph of Universal Harmony Hagger Nicholas

In King Charles the Wise, Nicholas Hagger celebrated Prince Charles's humanitarian vision and foresaw the birth of a united world. In The Coronation of King Charles he celebrates the coming Carolingian Age. The hope is that all the divisions within the UK and problems of humankind will be resolved under a new democratic World State working to abolish war, enforce disarmament, combat famine, disease and poverty, and solve the world's environmental and ecological problems of climate change and global warming; and that King Charles, Head of a Commonwealth of 53 nation-states, will work to bring his humanitarian vision to all the world's nations. Following the tradition of Ben Jonson's 17th-century court masques in verse and of his own masques The Dream of Europa and King Charles the Wise, which incorporate the blend of mythology and history and five sections (prologue, antimasque, masque,

Mara's Choice Jacobs Anna

When Mara Gregory receives a letter from the father whom she believed to have died when she was a child, her world is turned upside down. Aaron Buchanan only discovered that he had a daughter a couple of years ago and now he's desperate to play a part in her life. In the face of her mother's opposition, Mara arranges to meet her father and his family.In a breath-taking corner of the world, amid a waterfront community on Australia's west coast, will Mara find him the disappointment that her mother promises? And when Australia brings another man into her life, she's faced with some huge decisions and some heartrending

Dictionary of Naval Slang O'Driscoll Gerald

Taking the reader from 'Acting green' all the way to 'Water-rat', A Dictionary of Naval Slang is a treasury of naval argot, jargon, lingo and cant, and a window on the lost world of living on the high

Minecraft English Ages 10-11 Collins KS2

The only official Minecraft English book for children aged 10-11! Children embark on a Minecraft adventure in each English topic, using their skills and knowledge to complete the tasks and earn

My Life Beyond Leukemia: A Mayo Clinic Patient Story Gee Hey

The "My Life Beyond" graphic book series tells the true stories of Mayo Clinic patients. Featuring 40 beautiful, fully illustrated pages, this graphic novel shares the inspiring story of Rae Burremo's experience with leukemia.After going through treatment for leukemia, Amy is used to visiting the hospital. As she falls asleep for another medical test, she suddenly finds herself on an adventure. With the help of a shrinking potion, other magic tools and some friends, she's on a mission to help other kids face leukemia and its treatment.What is it really like to have this childhood cancer? Find out how Amy beats leukemia and discovers life beyond her illness.Children's voices are rarely heard amid the complexity of modern medicine. That's why every story in the My Life Beyond series stems from the imagination and experience of a Mayo Clinic patient. The books were

The Forest - Big Oak Flanagan Emmet J.

As Ashton was cycling home from school one autumn day, he heard an almighty sigh coming from the forest, "Aaaahhhhh..." and then a loud crying, sniffling and weeping noise. When he eventually got home after cycling as fast as he could, he asked his daddy, mammy and two big brothers what the noise could have been. They all had suggestions but Ashton knew that they were not the right answers.With the help of his best friend, Jack, they decided to investigate themselves. Walking through the forest in fear, the two boys stumble upon a very big oak tree crying out loud to himself. After they befriend the big oak tree, they invite their school friends, family and teacher Miss Brownson to join them in decorating the big oak tree for Christmas. Along the way, they make more friends including two crows and get a surprise that happens right beside the big oak tree.Ashton asked his

Tara Binns: Roving Robotics Genius Rajan Lisa

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also

Goldilocks and the Three Bears Biermann Renee

The Admirals' Game: A John Pearce Adventure Donachie David

1794. Lieutenant John Pearce is caught between the constant feuding of a trio of admirals. Their demands put him in positions of extreme danger but, as they know, he will risk a lot to protect his friends. Pearce's chances of constructing a perjury case against Admiral Ralph Barclay seem weak, especially when Barclay is willing to use any pawn to finally silence Pearce. Setting out for Tunis to garner support for the siege of Toulon, Pearce faces a different kind of danger--the wiles of the beautiful Lady Emma Hamilton. After escaping her clutches, and returning to France, Pearce has finally got the evidence he needs to nail Barclay, as well as secure the release of the Pelicans. But the siege is coming to a climax and time is running out for Pearce and his friends... Highly charged, packed with historical detail and loaded with action, The Admirals' Game is a must-read for all nautical

Body at Buccaneer's Bay: An M/M Cozy Mystery Lanyon Josh

Mystery Bookshop owner Ellery Page and Police Chief Jack Carson are diving for the legendary sunken pirate galleon Blood Red Rose when they discover an old fashioned diver's suit, water-damaged and encrusted with barnacles. Further examination reveals the 19th Century suit contains a 21st Century body. Who is the mysterious diver? No one seems to be missing from the quaint and cozy town of Pirate's Cove. Was he really diving for pirate's gold? And if not, what exactly did he do to earn that bullet hole in his

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A Brief History of Black Holes: And Why Nearly Everything You Know about Them Is Wrong Smethurst Becky

Black Holes are the universe's strangest and most fascinating objects--Dr. Becky explains all, and why nearly everything you know about them is wrong.Right now, you are orbiting a black hole. The Earth goes around the Sun, and the Sun goes around the centre of the Milky Way: a supermassive black hole--the strangest and most misunderstood phenomenon in the galaxy.In A Brief History of Black Holes University of Oxford astrophysicist Dr. Becky Smethurst charts the scientific breakthroughs that have uncovered the weird and wonderful world of black holes, from the collapse of massive stars to the iconic first photographs of a black hole in 2019. A cosmic tale of discovery, you'll learn: why black holes aren't really 'black, ' that you never ever want to be 'spaghettified, ' how black holes are more like sofa cushions than hoovers, and why beyond the event

Machine Learning and the City: Applications in Architecture and Urban Design Carta Silvio

Machine Learning and the CityExplore the applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence to the built environmentMachine Learning and the City: Applications in Architecture and Urban Design delivers a robust exploration of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of the built environment. Relevant contributions from leading scholars in their respective fields describe the ideas and techniques that underpin ML and AI, how to begin using ML and AI in urban design, and the likely impact of ML and AI on the future of city design and planning.Each section couples theoretical and technical chapters, authoritative references, and concrete examples and projects that illustrate the efficacy and power of machine learning in urban design. The book also includes:An introduction to the probabilistic logic that

Beyond The Pavilion Knight Barry

Exploring seventy years of social, regional and cultural history through the eyes of one of cricket's earliest Test match wayfarers, Barry

Separate Ways Carew Maggie

Two young men leave their depressed home town (in Scotland) and go their separate ways. They have many adventures and meet many people on their journeys. Roger travels south and finds success and happiness and love. Alec goes west, and finds himself in an alternative reality, based on ancient British

Return of the King Tolkien J. R. R.

Special unjacketed hardback edition of the final part of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. This edition features the complete story with a unique cover design embellished with silver foil and the iconic maps appearing in red and black as endpapers.The Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures as the quest continues. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and took part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by orcs, escaped into Fangorn Forest and there encountered the Ents.Gandalf returned, miraculously, and defeated the evil wizard, Saruman. Meanwhile, Sam and Frodo progressed towards Mordor to destroy the Ring, accompanied by Smeagol - Gollum, still obsessed by his 'preciouss'. After a battle with the giant spider, Shelob, Sam left his master for dead; but Frodo is still alive - in the hands of the orcs. And all the time the armies of the Dark Lord are massing.

Burn After Writing Magic Stars Jones Sharon

The national bestseller.Write. Burn. Repeat. Now with new covers to match whatever mood you're in. "This book has made me laugh and cry, filled me with joy, and inspired me."-TikTok user camrynbanksInstagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, TikTok, VSCO, YouTube...the world has not only become one giant feed, but also one giant confessional. Burn After Writing allows you to spend less time scrolling and more time self-reflecting. Through incisive questions and thought experiments, this journal helps you learn new things while letting others go. Imagine instead of publicly declaring your feelings for others, you privately declared your feelings for yourself?Help your heart by turning off the comments and muting the accounts that drive you into jealousy for a few moments a night. Whether you are going through the ups and downs of growing up, or know a few young people who are, you will flourish by finding free expression--even if through a few tears!Push your limits, reflect on your past, present, and future, and create a secret book that's about you, and just for you. This is not a diary, and there is no posting required. And when you're finished, toss it, hide it, or Burn After Writing.

507 Mechanical Movements Brown Henry T.

2022 Hardcover Reprint of the 1908 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This title illustrates the most important mechanical movements in dynamics, hydraulics, hydrostatics, pneumatics, steam engines, mill and other gearing, presses, horology, and miscellaneous machinery; and including many movements never previously published, and several which had only recently come into use as of 1868, the first date of publication for this classic title. This 1868 compendium of ingenious mechanisms employs simple drawings to explain 507 of the small components that constitute complex machinery. Left-hand pages feature illustrations, and facing pages offer brief descriptions of their use and operation. Ranging from simple to complex, the mechanisms include cranks, pulleys, drills, wheels, and

Rutherford's Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, 2-Volume Set

Encyclopedic, definitive, and state-of-the-art in the field of vascular disease and its medical, surgical, and interventional management, Rutherford's Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy offers authoritative guidance from the most respected and innovative global thought leaders and clinical and basic science experts of our time. The thoroughly revised 10th Edition, published in association with the Society for Vascular Surgery and authored by multidisciplinary and international contributors, is an outstanding reference for vascular surgeons, vascular medicine specialists, interventional radiologists and cardiologists, and their trainees who depend upon Rutherford’s in their practice. Under the expert editorial guidance of Drs. Anton N. Sidawy and Bruce A. Perler, it is quite simply the most complete and most reliable resource available on the art and science of circulatory diseases.

Sweet Spreads: Delectable Dessert Boards for Every Occasion Olson Amber

Learn how to create your own dream dessert board!From kid-friendly movie night to romantic date night for two, there is a delicious dessert board out there for everyone. Sweet Spreads offers a decadent variety of fifty dessert boards to inspire and impress.This step-to-step guide is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth with simply made recipes for beloved guilty pleasures: chocolate hummus, chocolate cheesecake dip, s'mores snack mix, and so much more! Find your favorite today with these satisfyingly sweet spreads:Holiday cheer dessert boardChocolate tasting dessert boardCampfire cones dessert boardIce cream sundaes dessert boardValentine's day dessert boardWaffle brunch boardCoffee lover's dessert boardAloha dessert boardAnd many, many moreBring some extra sweetness into

Severské mýty: Ságy, bohovia a hrdinovia

Fascinujúci úvod do legiend Vikingov a celej starej ŠkandinávieDetailný prehľad severskej mytológie od jej jednotlivých postáv (bohov, bohýň, nadprirodzených zvierat, ale aj ľudských hrdinov) až po najpoužívanejšie motívy.Severské mýty oslovujú dnešných ľudí s rovnakou nástojčivosťou, ako keď sa pred stáročiami rozprávali v hodovných sieňach Vikingov. Príbehy zo starej Škandinávie a z Islandu boli zaznamenané v podobe ság a epických básní, ale aj v dielach stredovekých kresťanských autorov. Vďaka archeológom zároveň vieme, ako vyzerali vikinské lode, ako si Vikingovia predstavovali osemnohé kone a titanské bitky – to všetko sa našlo zobrazené na runových kameňoch, v scénach vytepaných do kovu či na drevorezbách.Autorka pútavo rozoberá pôvod týchto bohov vo svete ľudí, ich veľmi ľudské a nie vždy príjemné charakterové vlastnosti, cnosti i necnosti. Vysvetľuje, ako sú božstvá zrkadlovým a často hyperbolizovaným obrazom diania medzi ľuďmi. Oboznamuje čitateľov s tým, ako severské národy opisovali stvorenie nášho prostredia a boj o nadvládu v ňom, približuje vikinské chápanie univerza, ktoré raz nevyhnutne dospeje k zániku. Jej jazyk je svieži a zrozumiteľný, aj keď obsahuje odborné fakty. Plusom je bohatý sprievodný obrazový materiál.Kniha je plná živo prerozprávaných, často vtipných a takmer vždy krutých príbehov severských bohov. Dozviete sa, čo znamenali a dodnes znamenajú mená a príbehy, ktoré sa opäť objavujú v kultúrne významných dielach Richarda Wagnera, Williama Morrisa a J. R. R. Tolkiena, ba dokonca aj v Hre o tróny.Z anglického originálu preložila Marína Gálisová.Číslo vydania 1Jazyky slovenskýPočet strán 208Dátum uvedenia titulu 2022-11-11Rozmery 202x135x24Hmotnosť 410gTypKnihy viazané

Prorokyně a hlupák

Amatérská švédská astrofyzička Petra spočítala, že 7. září 2011 ve 21.20 zanikne svět. Toto proroctví ji svede dohromady s poněkud jednoduchým Johanem, který umí proměnit obyčejné jídlo v gurmánský zážitek, a s důchodkyní Agnes, která si pod falešným profilem vydělává jako mladá influencerka. Společně se v karavanu vydávají do Říma, kde hodlají svůj zbývající čas využít na maximum. Jak už to ale bývá, nic nejde podle plánu. Dokonce ani ten konec světa.Dátum vydania 2022-10-31Dátum dotlačeVäzba viazaná s laminovaným poťahom a prebalomDruh titulu knihaPodtitulAutorJonas JonassonPočet strán 376Väzba viazaná s laminovaným poťahom a prebalomRozmery 130 x 200 mmPoradie vydania vo vydavateľstve 1EdíciaJazyk češtinaŽáner spoločenský román, dobrodružstvo, humorVek 18PrekladateľHana ŠvolbováNázov origináluJazyk origináluIlustrátor

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Insurgent Love: Abolition and Domestic Homicide Whynacht Ardath

Domestic homicide involves violence at the most intimate level - the partner or family relationship. The most common strategy for addressing this kind of transgression relies on policing and prisons. But through examining commonly accepted typologies of intimate partner violence, Ardath Whynacht shows that policing can be understood as part of the same root problem as the violence it seeks to mend. This book illustrates that the origins of both the carceral state and toxic masculinity are situated in settler colonialism and racial capitalism. Describing an experience of domestic homicide in her community and providing a deeply personal analysis of some of the most recent cases of homicide in Canada, the author inhabits the complexity of seeking abolitionist justice. Insurgent Love traces the major risk factors for domestic homicide within the structures of racial capitalism and suggests

Trees - Paul Smith

A landmark publication that captures the beautiful richness of every aspect of trees and their importance for science, culture and the future of humankind. Trees feed us, shelter us, inspire us and heal us. In a world facing the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and a pressing climate emergency, the importance of these primeval beings in shaping our future is hard to understate. Generously illustrated and organized according to tree lifecycle - from seeds, leaves and form to wood, flowers and fruit - this book celebrates the great diversity and beauty of the 60,000 tree species that inhabit our planet. Exquisite details are rendered by surprising photography and infographics: intricate bark and leaf patterns, intertwined ecosystems, colourful flower displays, archaic wooden wheels and timber houses. Integral to science, art and culture, fundamental and fragile, dependent and depended on, the vitality of trees is revealed like never before.

101 Circus Games for Children: Juggling Clowning Balancing Acts Acrobatics Animal Numbers Rooyackers Paul

When the circus isn't in town, children can still enjoy it at a birthday party, summer camp, drama class, or elementary school thanks to this colorful collection of circus-based games and activities.Ideal for children ages 4-12, the book draws on popular circus elements such as acrobatics, clowns, animal numbers, and balancing acts. The games are presented in a clear, simple way, range from 10-45 minutes in length, and vary in complexity. Each section includes a "circus program" children can use if they want to plan an actual performance. Readily available props are used for some of the games, and costumes are encouraged for all! Noncompetitive and playable without special skills training, the activities in 101 Circus Games for Children provide delightful entertainment for participants and spectators

Scatter Bragg Molly J.

When Deputy US Marshal Danielle 'Danny' Martin was told she'd gotten a promotion, she expected to be leading her own fugitive retrieval team. Instead, she got transferred to Pontian Florida of all places, and assigned to a Superhero support detail for Focus, a seemingly immortal superhero who is also one of the most famous lesbian icons on the planet.Bad enough she's got to spend every day working with a woman she's had a crush on since she was five years old, but when she arrives at her new post, things start getting weird. It turns out that Focus asked for her by name, and it quickly becomes apparent that Focus wants to be more than just coworkers, or even friends.After Focus has a violent reaction to Danny getting hurt in the line of duty, she starts looking into why the Superhero might be so fixated on her. She begins to suspect that seeing the future might be one of Focus'

The Lightning Tree: A Spiritual Journey Barnes Dwight

Zasvěcení do meditace

Meditácia nie je len výsadou ďalekého Východu, ale aj pákou všetkej múdrosti. Východ nám pripomína túto na Západe zabudnutú pravdu, pokiaľ sa jej otvoríme s rozvahou a rozlišovaním, po vzore cirkevných o