How much do we really know about the species that make up the natural world? In this fascinating book Ken Thompson explains what we do and don\'t understand about biodiversity. We know that most species remain undiscovered, and that biodiversity is gravely threatened - by overfishing, habitat loss, pollution and climate change. Life on Earth has previously experienced five episodes of mass extinction,

Does this sound like you?Food will make me fat. My body should be perfect. I am ashamed of how I eat. I am not in control of my body. I am only lovable when I\'m thin. Eating is the only pleasure I have in life.An unhealthy relationship with food, weight, and body image can cause scores of irrational beliefs--beliefs that will affect every aspect of your life. The Rules of \"Normal\" Eating targets

Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome is a practical, problem-solving guide for those caring for or supporting an adult with Asperger Syndrome (AS). It will help them understand the condition and the difficulties it may cause, so that they can offer support in the most beneficial way. The book explains what AS is and why certain behaviours frequently occur: such as anxiety, fear of change and unusual

Since the early \'90s, Carol Gray\'s world-famous Social Stories have helped thousands of children with autism spectrum disorders. This 15th Anniversary Edition of her best-selling book offers ready-to-use stories that parents and educators have depended on for years--with new sections added Additions include how to most effectively use and apply the stories, how to improve the lives of younger children,

Dr B. MacRannoch is in the Bahamas with her father who has moved there from Scotland because of asthma. She is a savvy and tough young woman who shows much independence of mind and spirit.However, when Sir Bart Edgecome, a British agent who has been poisoned with arsenic, falls ill on his way back from New York, she becomes involved in a series of events beyond her wildest imagination.Drawn into an

Heart of a Child is a book of love and encouragement written for children during times of so much anxiety and confusion. It is meant as a gentle reminder of the power of kindness, mutual respect, and love of self in every situation. The book encourages children as they are searching for answers to so many difficult situations and as they are learning to maneuver complicated relationships. It also encourages

Throughout an astonishing criminal career, Johnny Ramensky was the foremost safe-blower of his era. Gentle Johnny Ramensky is the remarkable story of a boy reared in poverty who became one of the world\'s most extraordinary safe-blowers both as a criminal and as a war hero who wore the Green Beret with

Three estranged sisters have six months to repair their relationships and save their inheritance in Faith Hogan\'s new novel, an Irish bestseller set on Ireland\'s Atlantic coast. When Georgie, Iris and Nola\'s mother died, the sisters made a pact: they would always be there for one another, no matter what. Now, decades later, they can barely stand to be in the same room. As his health declined,

In 1276 AD, after losing a battle with the Saracens, Edward Gawain, an English knight, and his band of fellow Crusaders flee the Holy Land by sea. A violent storm sets the Crusaders adrift off the coast of Nippon (modern-day Japan), which has been under siege by Mongolian invaders from the Yuan Dynasty for several years. Hatred and distrust of foreigners run high among the locals. And Edward and his

The nation-state is a double sleight of hand, naturalizing both the nation and the state encompassing it. No such naturalization is possible in multinational states. To explain why these countries experience political crises that bring their very existence into question, standard accounts point to conflicts over resources, security, and power. This book turns the spotlight on institutional symbolism.When

The story of the bravest battle ever

This atmospheric and stylish mystery set in the Appalachian region is perfect for fans of Twin Peaks, The X-Files, and Sons of the Devil. When Beth Wills comes to Silk Hills, a small Appalachian town that\'s seen better days since the mines were abandoned, she expected a bit of culture shock... But not like this! Beth is someone who has a talent for finding people who don\'t want to be found, and when

Alongside Earnest, discover a biblical tragedy retold, Lady Windemere and her infamous fan and Wilde\'s take on an ideal husband, in this

\"Paradoxia reveals that Lunch is at her best when she\'s at her worst . . . and] gives voice to her sometimes scary, frequently funny, always canny, never sentimental siren song.--Barbara Kruger, Artforum Lydia Lunch relays in graphic detail the true psychic repercussions of sexual misadventure. From New York to London to New Orleans, Paradoxia is an uncensored, novelized account of one woman\'s

An NPR Best Book of the Year\"Without God Save the Queens, it is possible that the contributions of dozens of important female hip-hop artists who have sold tens of millions of albums, starred in monumental films, and influenced the direction of the culture would continue to go unrecognized.\" --AllHipHop.comCan\'t Stop Won\'t Stop meets Girls to the Front in this essential and long overdue history

When studious Nariyuki tutors two supergeniuses who are total dunces in their favorite subjects, he\'ll get a crash course in love Nariyuki Yuiga comes from an impoverished family, so he\'s eager to secure a full scholarship to college before he graduates high school. His principal agrees, with one stipulation--he must tutor three of the most talented girls at school and make sure they get into their

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and l earn how to use the Force in this hilarious and adorable picture book narrated by everybody\'s favorite Jedi Master, Yoda Touch down on the swampy planet of Dagobah alongside Luke Skywalker to learn from Jedi Master Yoda how to use the Force. The Jedi path is far from easy, but with Yoda\'s wise words, Padawans of every age

An acclaimed master of suspense creates a heroine you will never forget in this superbly chilling novel of a woman who begins a desperate undertaking that may transform her life--or end it. WHAT HAPPENS IF YOUR WORST FEARS AREN\'T ALL IN YOUR MIND? Rae Newborn is a woman on the edge: on the edge of sanity, on the edge of tragedy, and now on the edge of the world. She has moved to an island at the far

The essential resource for new managers who want to foster a safe, inclusive, and productive space for their teams.Being an inclusive manager boils down to finding ways to balance power and love day-to-day. When do we prioritize the needs of an individual employee over that of the whole team? When do we hold firm that what the team needs is more important than what the individual wants? How do we ensure

Uznávaný odborník na léčbu schizofrenie MUDr. Martin Jarolímek v knize srozumitelně charakterizuje tuto psychickou poruchu, líčí její příznaky a zabývá se různými aspekty léčby i běžného života. Zároveň oslovuje sociální pracovníky a terapeuty a věnuje se i obecnějším úvahám o systému psychiatrické péče v České republice. V závěru knihy najdeme seznam doporučené literatury a kontakty na sociální a