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The late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries witnessed the dawn of a golden age of science, during which time there was a dedicated drive to accurately categorise nature and explain the natural world. Enthusiastic naturalists, amateur and professional, set off to collect and classify plants and animals across the New World, and many of these finds still bear the names of those who discovered them today.In this new and updated edition, The Noble Quest profiles nine notable naturalists of the pre-Darwinian age: early naturalists William Bartram and Alexander von Humboldt; inquisitive aristocrats Charles Waterton and Prince Maximilian of Wied; professional collectors David Douglas, John Kirk Townsend and John Richardson; and the last of the field naturalists Henry Walter Bates and John Wesley Powell.All faced great adventures and hardship as they undertook their groundbreaking work and strived to quantify, categorise and rationally explain the planets flourishing ecosystems.

Wild, remote, windswept and utterly epic, Scotlands climbs are not for the faint of heart. In Cycling Climbs of Scotland, Simon Warren (@100climbs) crosses weather-beaten islands and snow-covered mountains on roads that demand respect and reward effort with breathtaking beauty. From the famous glens and lochs that draw visitors from across the globe rise legends such as The Lecht, the Wall of Talla and the mighty Bealach na Ba.If you crave rugged adventure, fresh air and pristine wilderness, head north and take on the Cycling Climbs of Scotland. This second edition for 2026 features stunning photography, updated stats and the latest information to guide your next ride.

Millys class has been chosen to represent their school at the local St Patricks Day parade!They decide on a float theme of Irish myths and legends, but while Milly thinks shed be perfect as Queen Maeve, instead shes given the role of the back end of the Brown Bull of Cooley. What could possibly go wrong?!Quite a lot, as it turns out but sure, its totally NOT her fault that Ellie causes a stink, or that Ronans sliotar goes flying, or that the parade ends in the biggest pile-up Ballybrogan has ever seen !

A story of faith, fanaticism, and the uncanny power of the imagination.The dawn of the Victorian era: the world is changing rapidly. Poverty and the workhouse cast long shadows across rural England, and a traditional way of life is coming to an end.In the villages and fields of Kent, the discontented find an unlikely champion in John Nicholls Tom. Calling himself Sir William Courtenay, he appears to the local magistrates and gentry as a madman, a charlatan, or a dangerous radical. But for the labouring people he is the New Messiah, come to lead them in a revolt against the forces of oppression, and to herald the end of the world.But equality and wealth redistribution are dangerous ideas, and in May 1838 Toms crusade ignites into bloody violence. The confrontation that follows will shock the country, and become known as the last battle ever fought on English soil.Mad Toms Rising presents an alternative vision of early Victorian England, as a place of mystical religious faith, riot and disturbance, surveillance and insecurity, arson and uproar. Drawing on original sources, it reconstructs the strange and astonishing events of that time, and the lives and experiences of those forever marked by them.

The greatest tragic love story ever told but this time, Catherine tells it herself. In Catherine, Essie Fox breathes new life into Wuthering Heights, transforming a gothic masterpiece into a haunting confession of obsession, madness and love that even death cannot end.`A haunting work in its own right provides an extra dimension and new perspectives on one of literatures best-known tales of doomed love Sunday Times`Reverent and irreverent A must-read for anyone who visits Heathcliff and Cathys Yorkshire Moors in their dreams Erin Kelly`Every bit as gripping as the classic, yet has added immediacy and emotion. Hugely moving Sean LuskWith a nature as wild as the moors she loves to roam, Catherine Earnshaw grows up alongside Heathcliff, a foundling her father rescued from the streets of Liverpool. Their fierce, untamed bond deepens as they grow until Mr Earnshaws death leaves Hindley, Catherines brutal brother, in control and Heathcliff reduced to servitude.Desperate to protect him, Catherine turns to Edgar Linton, the handsome heir to Thrushcross Grange. She believes his wealth might free Heathcliff from cruelty but her choice is fatally misunderstood, and their lives spiral into a storm of passion, jealousy and revenge.Now, eighteen years later, Catherine rises from her grave to tell her story and seek redemption.Essie Foxs Catherine reimagines Wuthering Heights with beauty and intensity a haunting, atmospheric retelling that brings new life to a timeless classic and lays bare the dark heart of an immortal love.`A dazzling feminist retelling of the greatest tragic love affair in fiction gothic, defiant and heartbreakingly human Louisa Treger`ExquisiteLiz Fenwick`Passionate, vivid, utterly mesmerising satisfyingly familiar and yet sparking with wild gothic originality Kate Griffin`Haunting, authentic, exquisite a fresh and relevant story of obsession and revenge Anna Mazzola`A new level of understanding is brought by the change in perspective, and the joy, anguish, passion, obsession and destruction are not only witnessed but embodied. Essie Fox doesnt write from the heart, she writes from her soul stunning Barbara Havelocke`Wuthering Heights has been re-imagined by one of our most prominent Gothic novelists Read it by candlelight, surrounded by shadows, and let the deathly icy-cold fingers of its protagonist clasp you and send shivers down your spine Dr Michael Stewart`Beautiful! I loved being back in that world Emma Carroll `Expertly written, cleverly melding original text with reimagined interpretations a feminist retelling that retains the emotional truth of Emily Brontes original. Essie Fox has lovingly and meticulously reconstructed the story to draw out its dark, twisted heart Katherine Clements

In House of Fiction we encounter Jane Austen drinking too much wine in the lavish ballroom of a Hampshire manor, discover how Virginia Woolfs love of Talland House at St Ives is palpable in To the Lighthouse , and find Evelyn Waugh remembering Madresfield Court as he plots Charles Ryders return to Brideshead.Drawing on historical sources, biographies, letters, diaries and the novels themselves, House of Fiction opens the doors to these celebrated houses, while offering candid glimpses of the writers who brought them to life.

Slades music and style dominated and defined the 1970s. With six consecutive number one singles they were the UKs number one group and sold millions of records all over the world. At their peak, Slade enjoyed success and adulation not seen since The Beatles. Now, for the first time, the man whose outlandish costumes, glittering make-up and unmistakable hairstyle made Slade the definitive act of Glam Rock tells the story of his rise from working-class lad to global star.Growing up in a council house in 1950s Wolverhampton, Dave always knew he wanted to be a musician and in the mid-sixties, with Don Powell, founded the band that in 1970 would settle on the name Slade. Their powerful guitar-driven anthems formed the soundtrack for a whole generation, and their Top of the Pops performances, led by their flamboyant, ever-smiling lead guitarist, became legendary. Told with great heart and humour, So Here It Is reveals that there is much more to his life than Top of the Pops and good times. Packed with previously unseen personal photos, the book uncovers surprising family secrets, tells the inside story of the original bands painful break-up, explores his battles with depression, his decision to reform Slade and go back on the road, and his recovery from the stroke that threatened to cut short his career.

As a gay man working as a nutritionist, Daniel OShaughnessy knows that the LGBTQ+ community has specific dietary and health needs. Yet while there is huge demand for this kind of information in his private practice, there is very little reliable public information for the community to access and not everyone can afford a Harley Street nutritionist like him.Naked Nutrition seeks to change that: it is the first LGBTQ+ focused guide to diet and lifestyle, taking an honest, inclusive and non-judgemental approach to the questions Daniel is asked most frequently.It covers a wide range of subjects, giving detailed, practical advice on matters including: weight loss and muscle gain, digestive health issues, addiction, sex, fertility, nutrition for balancing hormones while transitioning, how to eat if you have a chronic condition, and how to mitigate against the party lifestyle.

A vicious comedy about disinformation and dinosaurs.A late-night screening of a certain Spielberg classic triggers carnage on a university campus. What starts as a misunderstanding about the film quickly spirals into mass redundancies and outlandish conspiracies. The fight for academic survival is on.Jurassic, Tim Foleys satire about fake news and fossils, was premiered at Soho Theatre, London, in 2025, produced by Ransack.

A spine-tingling stage play from an award-winning playwright - a haunted house story for our times.When an out-of-work actor takes a job playing a ghost at an old country manor, he expects a few cheap scares but soon uncovers something far more frightening.Filled with haunting tricks, chilling twists and a generous dose of dark humour, Tim Foleys play It Walks Around The House At Night was directed by Neil Bettles in a production by ThickSkin, which toured the UK in 2026.

Laura Thompsons grandmother Violet was one of the great landladies. Born in a London pub, she became the first woman to be given a publicans licence in her own name. Just as pubs defined her life, she seemed in many ways to embody their essence.Laura spent part of her childhood in Violets Home Counties establishment, mesmerised by her gift for cultivating the mix of cosiness and glamour that defined the pubs atmosphere, making it a unique reflection of the national character. Her memories of this time are just as intoxicating: beer and ash on the carpets in the morning, the deepening rhythms of mirth at night, the magical brightness of glass behind the barThrough them Laura traces the story of the English pub, asking why it has occupied such a treasured position in our culture. But even Violet, as she grew older, recognised that places like hers were a dying breed, and Laura also considers the precarious future they face. Part memoir, part social history, part elegy, The Last Landlady pays tribute to an extraordinary woman and the world she epitomised. It was selected as a Spectator book of the year in 2018.

What does it mean to be a good dog? Are tennis balls always real? Is a bark ever truly worse than a bite?All these questions and more are answered in Philosophers Dogs, the groundbreaking treatise that has been dog years in the making. The book reveals a long-kept secret: that every human philosopher has stolen their best ideas from their canine companions, shamelessly disguising the dogs original thoughts as their own.Featuring beautiful illustrations alongside meticulously researched historical fact,* Philosophers Dogs follows the trials, tribulations and tail-wagging of the pooches owned by famous philosophers and essayists. It is a vital addition to the bookshelves of philosophy buffs and dog lovers alike, packed with insights hitherto (wrongly) attributed to everyone from Confucius to Simone de Beauvoir via Socrates, Karl Marx and Mary Wollstonecraft.*Not necessarily historical or factual.

Com medo de reencontrar a ex-mulher no aniversário de noventa anos da avó, Dante toma uma decisão desesperada: contratar uma namorada para acompanhá-lo no evento. Júlia, uma biomédica sobrecarregada

The new novel from the award-winning author of Guapa; and a sweeping, multi-generational saga that traces the fractured bonds between three Iraqi-British sistersIn the summer of 2014, three estranged Iraqi-British sisters are drawn back into each others orbits through the discovery of their late fathers lost paintings.As Mediha, Zainab, and Ishtar lay claim to his legacyan inheritance laced with exile, betrayal, and an Iraq they no longer recogniseZainabs son Nizar, a war correspondent haunted by his time on the front lines, returns to the family fold. As summer bleeds into autumn and the truth about the paintings unfurls, the family is forced to confront the personal and political betrayals that tore them apart.Spanning continents and decades, Floodlines grapples with grief and memory, and charts the emotional and political aftershocks of a century of war and revolution in Iraq and beyond. Inspired by the artistic legacy of Haddads great uncle, the Iraqi modernist painter Jewad Selim, Floodlines explores family, queerness, and the wounds of (neo)colonialism in haunting, visceral prose."A literary voice capable of narrating untold stories of the modern gay experience, from one of the most complicated parts of the world."Attitude Magazine

Daniel Wiles connects us viscerally to the past we have buried the history we choose to ignore Hilary MantelIf his wife hadnt changed, then maybe Bernardo wouldnt have left, with his son in tow, to try and tame the wilderness of his childhood.If the land hadnt changed, turning grey and collapsing in their hands each time they grasped for survival, then maybe Bernardo and the boy could have built a life here.If the Puma hadnt changed everything, then maybe Bernardo wouldnt have to stalk the beast, searching for some measure of revenge, wishing hed pulled the trigger when he had the chance.The Puma is a novel that asks what a father would do to ensure his familys survival and what he might become when that is no longer an option.

Samantha writes characters that I would love to play. Her Stories and dialogue are an actors dream!TV Legend, Frazer HinesSamantha Lee Howe writes like a dream...twisty, turny and not to be missed!Pop Icon, Ayshea BroughDownton Abbey turned murderous.Paul Finch, Sunday Times bestselling authorSecrets bloom where the roses die and Mel Greenway is digging up the truth.In post-war Britain, Avonby estate is a crumbling relic hiding deadly secrets. Lady Melinda Mel Greenway, a former army mechanic and the familys poor relation, seeks solace in its overgrown gardens until she unearths a body beneath the roses.The discovery drags Mel into a tangled web of lies, resentments, and buried truths, forcing her to clash with Inspector Derrin Bradley, her wartime lover turned investigator. As Derrin digs into the dark web of secrets entangling Avonbys privileged residents and its resentful staff, Mel is determined to solve the mystery herself. As sparks fly and old wounds resurface, Mels relentless pursuit of the truth puts her at odds with both her family and Derrin, while making her a target for a killer desperate to keep the past buried.A tale of resilience, forbidden romance, and suspense, A Thorn in the Rose is a richly atmospheric mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

THE PLAN:1. Do the best you can at school.2. Work at Dollars City to save money.3. Edit school magazine.4. Go to University of Kentucky with Maddie.Mal Flowers lives by The Plan. Its the only thing that keeps their ADHD brain from spiralling. But when the school magazine gets cancelled, The Plan starts falling apart.Enter Emerson Pike: radiant, carefree and the total opposite of Mals carefully controlled world. Her idea? Go rogue and launch an underground zine - unofficial, unapproved, and utterly terrifying.With no other option, Mal agrees. But as MixxedMedia is born and parks begin to fly both on and off the page, can Mal learn that not everything in life has to go according to plan?PRAISE FOR ACCORDING TO PLAN:Warm, witty, and wonderfully queer Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery BoysAn absolute delight Crystal Maldonado, author of Fat Chance, Charlie VegaChristen Randall proves to be one of the best queer storytellers of our time, bar none Jonny Garza Villa, award-winning author of Canto Contigo

A Série Universitária foi desenvolvida pelo Senac São Paulo com o intuito de preparar profissionais para o mercado de trabalho. Os títulos abrangem diversas áreas, abordando desde conhecimentos teóri

This book examines the structural and psychological dynamics that enable professionals to establish premium pricing without market resistance. It explores how service providers construct value perception through positioning choices, communication frameworks, and delivery systems that justify elevated price points. Through analysis of pricing psychology, competitive differentiation mechanics, and client qualification processes, the book reveals how premium practitioners separate themselves from commodity competitors. It addresses the tension between accessibility and exclusivity, investigating patterns in how successful professionals signal quality, establish credibility, and frame their offerings to attract clients who prioritize value over cost. Readers will explore systematic approaches to defining distinctive service propositions, articulating value in client-relevant terms, and structuring pricing conversations that emphasize outcomes rather than inputs. The book navigates challenges in overcoming underpricing habits, managing the psychological barriers to requesting premium rates, and maintaining confidence during price negotiations. It reframes assumptions about what clients actually purchase when engaging professional services and reveals how pricing itself functions as a positioning signal. The focus remains on constructing pricing strategies grounded in genuine value delivery, examining how professionals align their rates with the strategic impact they create rather than the time they invest.

You are playing a game you cannot win. The status game is a trap, and you are caught in it. Every purchase, every post, every decision is filtered through the question: What will others think? The more expensive car. The more prestigious school. You optimize for external approval instead of internal wellbeing.This book dissects the psychology of social comparison. How we constantly measure ourselves against others and become unhappy in the process. How status signals dominate our purchasing decisions. Social media has intensified the game. You compare your real life to everyone elses highlight reel.We show you how to exit the game. Define success internally, not externally. Choose values that cannot be bought. Recognize that true freedom is not having to prove anything to anyone.