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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.

Nesta obra, em vários artigos, os autores nos trazem orientações para o uso responsável das tecnologias digitais, nos estimulando ao esforço de viver numa cultura afirmativa da igualdade, do respeito

Humans dominate the planet not through intelligence. They dominate through cooperation. A single human is weaker than a chimpanzee. But a thousand humans acting in coordination build pyramids. This book explores why Homo sapiens is the only species that cooperates in massive groups with strangers.The key lies in shared fictions. Money is fiction. Nations are fiction. Laws are fiction. But when millions believe in the same fiction, it becomes more powerful than any physical reality. A dollar bill is worthless paper until everyone believes it has value.We analyze how trust scales. Why small teams are effective but large organizations become bureaucratic. How reputation systems enforce cooperation. The future belongs to those who understand cooperation. Lone wolves lose. Packs win.

This book examines fundamental financial concepts and management practices that enable entrepreneurs without accounting backgrounds to make informed business decisions. It explores how non-financial professionals develop sufficient literacy to interpret financial statements, manage cash flow, and evaluate business performance through quantitative indicators. Through analysis of core accounting principles, financial metrics interpretation, and money management systems, the book reveals patterns in how successful business owners maintain financial clarity without technical expertise. It addresses tensions between operational focus and financial oversight, investigating how entrepreneurs establish financial discipline while prioritizing customer-facing activities and product development. Readers will explore systematic approaches to tracking business finances accurately, understanding profit versus cash dynamics, and recognizing financial warning signals before they become critical problems. The book navigates challenges in translating accounting terminology into practical business meaning, distinguishing essential financial monitoring from unnecessary complexity, and building confidence in financial decision-making despite limited formal training. It reframes assumptions about required financial expertise for business success and reveals how focused attention on core financial principles enables sound judgment without comprehensive accounting knowledge. The focus remains on constructing practical financial management frameworks that support operational decision-making, examining how entrepreneurs develop sufficient literacy to maintain business health while delegating technical accounting functions appropriately.

This book examines the structural and psychological elements that enable marketing messages to establish genuine connection with target audiences rather than generating passive exposure. It explores how businesses craft communication that addresses actual customer concerns, speaks to authentic motivations, and demonstrates understanding of audience context beyond demographic segments. Through analysis of messaging architecture, value articulation frameworks, and audience psychology patterns, the book reveals what separates resonant communication from generic promotional content. It addresses tensions between brand voice consistency and audience-specific adaptation, investigating how successful marketers maintain distinctive positioning while adjusting message delivery across different customer segments and communication channels. Readers will explore systematic approaches to identifying core customer needs that messaging must address, translating product features into audience-relevant benefits, and structuring communication hierarchies that guide prospects through decision-making processes. The book navigates challenges in avoiding insider language that alienates audiences, balancing emotional appeal with rational justification, and testing message effectiveness beyond vanity metrics. It reframes assumptions about what constitutes compelling marketing communication and reveals how disciplined focus on audience perspective rather than organizational priorities transforms message reception. The focus remains on constructing messaging systems grounded in genuine customer understanding, examining how businesses develop communication frameworks that establish connection through relevance and clarity rather than creativity alone.

Este livro traz uma coletânea de pensamentos simples e profundos do Papa Francisco dedicados a Maria, projetados para o mês de maio, tradicionalmente dedicada a Nossa Senhora. É um instrumento de med

"A Estrada para Oz" acompanha Dorothy Gale em uma jornada sinuosa de volta à mágica Terra de Oz. Ao longo do caminho, ela faz amizade com companheiros excêntricos, enfrenta desafios divertidos e se d

O pensamento teológico-moral de Francisco foi abordado, nesta obra, através de temas que adentraram as discussões concernentes à Doutrina Social da Igreja: culturas do descarte e culturas do encontro

Everything is urgent. Every email demands immediate response. Every notification screams for attention. Every deadline is labeled critical. But urgency is a manufactured emotion, and you are being manipulated.This book reveals how false urgency is weaponized to control your time, money, and decisions. Marketers create artificial scarcity to trigger panic buying. Managers declare arbitrary deadlines to extract overwork. Media outlets sensationalize stories to hijack your focus.We explore the psychology of urgencyhow time pressure shuts down deliberation and activates fight-or-flight responses. Learn to distinguish real emergencies from manufactured ones. The antidote to manufactured urgency is not slow living. It is intentional living. Decide what matters. Let everything else wait.

Com pesquisa profunda e linguagem coloquial, o livro investiga a relação das temáticas foliãs com os diferentes contextos de época, já que processam diretamente os acontecimentos de entorno ao longo

Os textos aqui reunidos foram extraídos de livros apócrifos e referem-se aos três períodos mais representativos da vida de Maria: nascimento e vida em Nazaré, sua apresentação no templo, o casamento