Somewhere in a German forest 200 years ago, during the darkest, wettest summer for centuries, the story of cycling began. The calls to ban it were more or less immediate. Re: Cyclists is the tale of the following two centuries. It tells how cycling became a kinky vaudeville act for Parisians, how it was the basis of an American business empire to rival Henry Ford\'s, and how it found a unique home

* A New York Times Nonfiction Book to Read This Summer * An Atlanta Journal Constitution Southern Book to Read this Summer * A BookPage Most Anticipated Book of 2023 * An intimate portrait of a small town living through tumultuous times, this propulsive piece of forgotten civil rights history--about the first school to attempt court-ordered desegregation in the wake of Brown v. Board--will forever

A year of HBR\'s essential thinking on tech--all in one place.Easy-to-use AI tools, contactless commerce, crypto for business, the mature metaverse--new technologies like these are reshaping organizations at the hybrid office, on factory floors, and in the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the new opportunities these technologies are creating--and avoid falling

Myth pervades heavy metal. With visual elements drawn from medieval and horror cinema, the genre\'s themes of chaos, dissidence and alienation transmit an image of Promethean rebellion against the conventional. In dialogue with the modern world, heavy metal draws imaginatively on myth and folklore to construct an aesthetic and worldview embraced by a vast global audience. The author explores the music

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe book that launched a feminist revolution--the hilarious memoir/manifesto from Caitlin Moran, \"the UK\'s answer to Tina Fey, Chelsea Handler, and Lena Dunham all rolled into one\" (Marie Claire).Though they have the vote and the Pill and haven\'t been burned as witches since 1727, life isn\'t exactly a stroll down the catwalk for modern women. They are beset by uncertainties

This rigorous yet accessible text introduces the key physical and biochemical processes involved in plant interactions with the aerial environment. It is designed to make the more numerical aspects of the subject accessible to plant and environmental science students, and will also provide a valuable reference source to practitioners and researchers in the field. The third edition of this widely recognised

Millions of people learn English but only a very small percentage of learners can actually speak it fluently. Why is that? People in general are quick to point out that some are naturally built more than others to learn English and other languages. This is not necessarily true, however, since we have all come to learn and speak our native language fluently. If you find yourself overwhelmed trying

macOS Big Sur in easy steps is perfect for those wanting to quickly get a grasp of the latest Mac operating system. This concise guide will help you get up and running in no time, and then takes you through the key features to help you use their Mac to do more. It includes: Multi-Touch navigation options for getting around in macOS. Working with and managing apps. Productivity tools on a Mac. Getting

Everyone at Parkfield School thinks that Spider McDrew is a hopeless case. He is always muddling things up and saying or doing the wrong thing. In this story, his class visit the local museum to learn about life in Roman times. As usual, Spider\'s mind wanders and he finds himself in the wrong part of the museum looking at other things instead Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer

Classical Philosophy is the first of a series of books in which Peter Adamson aims ultimately to present a complete history of philosophy, more thoroughly but also more enjoyably than ever before. In short, lively chapters, based on the popular History of Philosophy podcast, he offers an accessible, humorous, and detailed look at the emergence of philosophy with the Presocratics, the probing questions

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Contemporary Climate Change Debates is an innovative new textbook which tackles some of the difficult questions raised by climate change. For the complex policy challenges surrounding climate migration, adaptation and resilience, structured debates become effective learning devices for students. This book is organised around 15 important questions, and is split into four parts: What do we need to

Over 100,000 Copies in Print This year, don\'t let Christmas sneak up on you again.The wonder and awe of the Christmas season can easily get overshadowed by lights, tinsel, bows, and paper--not to mention last-minute trips to the mall and visits to the in-laws. In all the hustle and bustle, we often lose sight of what\'s most important. This book of daily readings for the month of December by best-selling

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An exhilarating ride with one of New Zealand s foremost adventure photographers, Andy Belcher as he takes on the New Zealand Targa Rally against a variety of cars from 1960s Austin Healeys and Ford Cortinas to the latest Ferraris. Wonderful photography supports Andy s recount of the trials and tribulations of this exciting event. White/Band 10 books have more complex sentences and figurative language.

Maya is navigating life after a turbulent time. From living in care, to surviving on the streets, to moving in with her grandparents, then away to college and finding a home with her friend Deena; Maya is still young but she has lived many lives. As she relives memories, going over the people she knew and the places she moved through, it is clear the past cannot simply be left behind; its lasting effects

NEW STUDENTS, SAME TROUBLE! Oboro\'s always had an eye for Kogarashi, and she\'s dialing up her seduction to eleven: She\'ll try everything from dressing up as an idol singer to crashing his school for some hardcore flirtation! She\'s not the only new student, either. A certain familiar lady ninja is about to get added to the rolls! It\'s a whirlwind of new developments at the Yuragi-sou inn, involving