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'The feeling that the very concept of objective truth is fading out of the world ... this prospect frightens me much more than bombs'On the 70th anniversary of George Orwell's death, a new collection of his brilliant essays written during the Second World WarFascism and Democracy collects five brilliant examples of Orwell's writing during the darkest days of World War Two. Grappling with the principles of democracy and the potential of reform, the meaning of literature and fr...

The Boeing 737 is undoubtedly one of the best known of all passenger aircraft and has been built in greater numbers than any other commercial aircraft in the world. There are few airline passengers of the last decade who have not yet flown on one of these aircraft. More than 10,000 examples have been built in all its variants—an unbelievably high number for an airliner. This book describes the aircraft’s early development—from the first concept drawings in the early 1960s to ...

A colourful universe of aristocratic buffoonery and public school nonsense' Greg James, host of BBC Radio 1 BreakfastPoor Pongo Twistleton only has to endure his energetic seventy-year-old Uncle Fred for lunch, once a year, but when he descends from Ickenham (he's the fifth Earl, don't you know) he has a plan that will make Pongo's hair stand on end and re-introduce him to his long-lost fiancée Sally Painter.But Pongo is busy impressing his future father-in-law Sir Aylmer Bos...

The Darling children are tucked up in bed when Peter Pan bursts in to their nursery. Peter and his mischievous fairy Tinker Bell entice Wendy and her brothers to fly away with them to a magical world called Neverland. There you can swim with mermaids and play all day with the Lost Boys. But you must watch out for pirates, especially Captain Hook. And how do you find Neverland? Second to the right and straight on till morning of course...

The world's threats are universal like the sun but Ricardo Reis takes shelter under his own shadow. Back in Lisbon after sixteen years practising medicine in Brazil, Ricardo Reis wanders the rain-sodden streets. He longs for the unattainably aristocratic Marcenda, but it is Lydia, the hotel chamber maid who makes and shares his bed. His old friend, the poet Fernando Pessoa, returns to see him, still wearing the suit he was buried in six weeks earlier. It is 1936, the clouds o...

Arguably America's most influential short story writer, Edgar Allan Poe's tales of suspense never fail to spook and amaze. Gathered in this selection are his very best horror stories, including the gothic tour de force 'The Fall of the House of Usher', the other-worldly 'The Masque of the Red Death', and the murderous 'The Tell-Tale Heart'.

In the small town of Steventon, Hampshire, one of the world's most important authors was bornJane Austen is a luminary of the global literary canon and is adored for her wit, social observation and insight into the lives of women. But behind the books is a life largely unknown, with an idyllic childhood, a busy social life and an affectionate family circle. Elizabeth Jenkins' account of Austen's story not only brings to life the country gentry of Regency England, but also ill...

Discover the fundamental skills, insights and technical knowledge behind UX design and development. The UX (user experience) industry is growing by 39% every year. This is an exciting sector which demands a combination of technical expertise and creative flair.UX is also a vital ingredient for business success in a wide range of industries: every company that has a website, app or platform also has a UX team working behind the scenes. From research and information architectur...

Agent Smith namierzył kolejnego "Oswalda", czy tym razem to ten prawdziwy? Jackie wciąż słysz trzepot skrzydeł oraz przerażający śmiech. Kevin Yamagata znowu rysuje. Tymczasem w Dallas odbędzie parad prezydenta Kennedy'ego. Wszystko prowadzi do najsłynniejsze teorii spiskowej w historii dziejów! Kolejna (po PLUTO, MONSTERze oraz 20th Century Boys - Chłopaki z XX wieku) seria Naokiego Urasawy, pełna odwołań do historycznych wydarzeń i postaci, a także czerpiąca gar...

Do najczęściej wypowiadanych słów i fraz w dowolnym języku należą różnego rodzaju wyrażenia emocji – radości, smutku, ekscytacji, strachu czy wzruszenia. Opracowaliśmy listę 45 typowych emocji i do każdego z tych pojęć po kilkadziesiąt często używanych wyrażeń. Książeczka w naturalny sposób towarzyszy poprzedniemu opraco-waniu: Formuły konwersacyjne w języku hiszpańskim. Seria obejmuje w zamierzeniu pięć publikacji odpowiadających wydanym wcześniej Formułom konwersacyjnym w ...

Czy spełni się przekleństwo jednookiego Kiklopa rzucone na Odyseusza? Książka przenosi nas w odległe czasy. Grecka cywilizacja jest jeszcze bardzo młoda. Bohaterowie są niepewni swojego losu. Przeżywają niesamowite, ale i niebezpieczne przygody. Mierzą się z mitycznymi stworami. Wędrują i toczą krwawe walki o nowe ziemie. Wybucha długa i okrutna wojna o najcudowniejszą kobietę na świecie – Helenę. Gdy po 10 latach oblężenia Troja nareszcie zostaje zdobyta, bohaterski król ...

NOW A MAJOR DREAMWORKS ANIMATION!Includes an insert of full-colour images from the film!THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe heartwarming and action-packed illustrated novel exploring what happens when nature and technology collide. When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is - but she knows she needs to survive.After battling a fierce storm and escaping a v...

How do you respond to the toddler who won't brush his teeth? The five-year old who pinches the baby? The child who throws everything she can reach? Well, parenting experts Joanna Faber and Julie King have the answers, and are here to help. Part of the internationally bestselling How to Talk... parenting series, this user-friendly guide gives insights and tried-and-tested strategies to navigate the everyday challenges of life with children ages 2-7, showing you how to put them...

Are we seeing history repeat itself?We live in an eerily familiar age. A time of populists and dictators, ideology and dishonesty, racism and political murder. Tank battles are being fought and cities flattened.Things are falling apart and the centre cannot hold. The 1920s and 1930s are back. Can the cataclysm of the 1940s be far away?The world needs to learn the lessons of those decades.Urgently. Dennis Glover outlines the story of the interwar years, the warnings of those w...

Russia is intent on attacking beyond Ukraine. Can Europe defend itself?While Ukraine holds back Russia’s onslaught, Moscow has been working hard at rebuilding its army for the next invasion. But for the past 30 years, Britain and Europe have been running down their armed forces and defence industries, thinking that war would never come.Most of the continent banked an increasingly illusory ‘peace dividend’ while outsourcing defence to the United States. Now, change in the US a...

The rise of the IT industry in the nineties promised a new era of freedom and prosperity. It didn't deliver. Today, algorithms are everywhere, but digital monopolies push us towards the feudal logic of rent, dispossession, and personal domination.

How Silicon Valley Unleashed Techno-feudalism tears apart the Silicon Valley consensus to reveal the new economic order, in which capital has abandoned production to focus on predation.

Streaming didn't just change what we watch. It changed who holds the power in entertainment. Streaming Wars reveals how platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Spotify and Amazon Prime have transformed more than just entertainment.They've rewritten the rules of streaming services, media economics, power and visibility. Journalist Charlotte Henry explores what's really going on behind your screen, from Hollywood's 2023 strikes to the rise of ad-supported tiers, the global ...

Taking control of your money starts with understanding how investing really works. How the Stock Market Works is your no-nonsense guide to understanding how the UK's financial markets operate and how to use them to your advantage. Now in its fully updated eighth edition, this bestselling book by Michael Beckett simplifies everything from shares and bonds to gilts, derivatives and ethical investing.Whether you're building a portfolio, planning for retirement or simply want to ...

Accelerate your career and transform your skillset without the commitment or cost of an MBA. This internationally bestselling book distils the full insights of an MBA, providing a comprehensive and engaging guide to success. This latest edition has been extensively updated to reflect the evolving curriculums from leading business schools, including new theories and insights on globalization and entrepreneurism.The 30 Day MBA takes you beyond the basics as it covers all 12 cor...

From supply chain management to entrepreneurship and social responsibility, The 30 Day MBA in International Business provides a comprehensive insight into this fascinating sector. It is difficult to understand the complexities and nuances of international business without comprehensive and expert teachings on its many sectors. This book demystifies the complexities of this growing industry, as it draws upon the insights from the MBA courses from the top business schools.These...

The global data market is estimated to be worth $64 billion dollars, making it a more valuable resource than oil. But data is useless without the analysis, interpretation and innovations of data scientists. With Confident Data Science, learn the essential skills and build your confidence in this sector through key insights and practical tools for success.In this book, you will discover all of the skills you need to understand this discipline, from primers on the key analytic ...

Cryptocurrency. DeFi. Web3.Fintech. The Metaverse. AI.The future of money is here. The world of money is rapidly changing, but what does it all really mean? Exploring key developments such as blockchain, DeFi, AI and the metaverse, the book brings these technical topics to vivid life via narrative deep dives into selected founders and their companies. Spanning multiple geographies from London to Lagos, via Ahmedabad, Dubai, Hong Kong, Karachi and more, Future Money pulls toge...

Potrzeba odpowiednich warunków, by rozkwitnąćMinjun to charyzmatyczny tatuator z Seulu. Żyje zgodnie z rytmem wyznaczanym przez zakrapiane imprezy, undergroundowe koncerty i przelotne romanse. Kiedy jednak pewnego dnia do jego studia wchodzi blondyn w różowym płaszczu, który prosi o wytatuowanie skromnego wzoru bratka, wszystko się zmienia.Jedno spotkanie uruchamia lawinę wydarzeń, których intensywność odmieni życie dwóch młodych mężczyzn na zawsze… i poda w wątpliwość wszyst...

The Sunday Times BestsellerThings No One Taught Us About Love distils the ideas found in Vex King's Closer to Love, re-edited and presented in the warm, relatable style of his No. 1 bestseller Good Vibes, Good Life.This extraordinary book is for anyone looking to harness the power of the universe, and their own self-understanding, to manifest stronger, deeper relationships.Bestselling author of Good Vibes, Good Life, Vex King is back with a life-changing guide to strengthenin...