Financial crises are not unpredictable \'black swans\', but an inherent part of capitalism. Only by remaking our financial systems to acknowledge this, can we get out of the mess we\'re in. Will there be another recession, and if so what shape? When will the next bubble occur? And what can we do about it? This book gives the

Bobbin lacemaking is a wonderfully therapeutic hobby. This manual is intended as a primer for the newcomer, or those taking up a class of study. Torchon lacemaking is ideal for the beginner as it is geometric and mistakes are easily corrected. It is also a stepping stone to other forms of lacemaking. The book also contains information on reading patterns, on mounting lace in a variety of ways, and

Drew and her mischievous doodles are back--and planning a heist-in-reverse at the Art Institute of Chicago--in the sequel to Doodleville, which Lincoln Peirce calls \"a masterpiece.\" Drew never meant for this to happen. She didn\'t mean for her doodle Mike to steal the centuries-old hat. She didn\'t mean for Levi to steal the centuries-old baby (when he was supposed to be returning the coveted hat!).

Leap into storytime with four beautiful Angelina Ballerina favorite mini-books in a collectible padded boxed set! Perfect for little mouselings who love reading on the go, this padded boxed set contains four sweet mini hardcover books. Readers can join Angelina Ballerina as she dances, twirls, and dresses up like a real ballerina! This tu-tu-terrific boxed set includes: Meet Angelina Ballerina Angelina

Ecology is one of the most challenging of sciences, with unambiguous knowledge much harder to achieve than it might seem. But it is also one of the most important sciences for the future health of our planet. It is vital that our efforts are as effective as possible at achieving our desired outcomes. This book is intended to help individual ecologists to develop a better vision for their ecology -

The first modern history of St James\'s Palace, shedding light on a remarkable building at the heart of the history of the British monarchy that remains by far the least known of the royal

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This authoritative textbook covers ship construction techniques and methods for all classes of the Merchant Navy marine deck and engineering Certificates of Competency (CoC) as well as students studying for degrees and diplomas in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. It is complementary to Reeds Vol 4 (Naval Architecture) and Reeds Vol 8 (General Engineering Knowledge). This fully revised edition

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). Get ready to chill with 25 great soft pop favorites arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames. Songs include: Arcade (Duncan Laurence) * Be Alright (Dean Lewis) * Before You Go (Lewis Capaldi) * Deja Vu (Olivia Rodrigo) * I\'m Not the Only One (Sam Smith) * Lose You to Love You (Selena Gomez) * Lovely (Billie Eilish & Khalid) * Memories (Maroon 5) * Perfect

How Japanese is Ishiguro?What role does memory and unreliability play in his narratives?Why was The Unconsoled (1995) perceived to be such a radical break from the earlier novels?. The first complete study to consider all of Ishiguro\'s work from A pale view of the hills (1982) to When we were Orphans (2000), including his short stories and television plays. Explores the centrality of dignity and displacement

An Unorthodox Match is a powerful and moving novel of faith, love, and acceptance, from author Naomi Ragen, the international bestselling author of The Devil in Jerusalem. California girl Lola has her life all set up: business degree, handsome fianc , fast track career, when suddenly, without warning, everything tragically implodes. After years fruitlessly searching for love, marriage, and children,

Prima Ballerina Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic, the wonderful world of Enchantia! The first of a sparkly new series for all young girls who dream of being a ballerina, or simply love to dance... Delphie\'s greatest dream is to become a ballerina, and she can\'t quite believe it when she is invited to join the new ballet school. But there\'s more

Play is essential, for children but also adults. It\'s how we relax and revitalise ourselves, build and maintain friendships, try new things, learn and innovate. Cities have always been sites of play, bringing people together and pushing the boundaries of what is humanly possible. And now we need our cities to encourage and facilitate play of all kinds more than ever. If we want a world for our children

Packed with practical advice, this innovative and inspiring book is perfect for anyone who seeks to improve their travel writing. Expert author Jonathan Lorie shares 20 years\' experience as a travel magazine editor, travel writer for national newspapers and magazines, and teacher of travel writing courses around the world to create the ultimate guide for travellers who want to turn their journeys

The legendary Austrian art collector Franz Hauer started out penniless, the son of a mailman, but went on to establish himself as an eminent art collector. After becoming wealthy by running the legendary Griechenbeisl restaurant in Vienna, he began acquiring art, including seminal modernist works by Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka. He died in 1914, and almost the entire collection was sold in the

As the United Kingdom left the European Union, during a period of international and domestic turmoil, London found itself at a turning point. This critical moment presents an opportunity to look back, with a distinctive perspective, a focus on London in its national and, perhaps even more importantly, its international contexts, rather than on the city itself in isolation. It is the interactions of

Gain the drawing skills you need to create textured works like a pro with Drawing: Basic Textures in Pencil. From handling the pencil and mastering basic techniques to learning about value, form, and shading, Basic Textures in Pencil teaches beginning artists all of the elements they need to achieve realistic results in their drawings. Intuitive step-by-step lessons then demonstrate how you can put

Young Earth advocates often use the Grand Canyon as a showcase to argue not only that the thick fossil-bearing layers were laid down in a single catastrophic flood, but that the Bible requires this to be true. In The Grand Canyon, eleven authors and editors--all scientists and apologists--address both the biblical and scientific claims that Noah\'s flood can account for the Earth\'s fossil-rich layers.

In his darkest hour, hiding in the depths of the Somerset marshes in 878 AD, King Alfred devises a scheme to save his kingdom from the Vikings threatening to overwhelm the country.His spectacular success, beginning with the triumphant battle of Ethandun, involves creating a sense of nation among his subjects. To help with this, Alfred gathers a small band of brilliant foreign scholars in his court,

How did ordinary Iraqis survive the occupation of their communities by the Islamic State? How did they decide whether to stay or flee, to cooperate or resist? Based on an original survey from Baghdad alongside key interviews in the field, this book offers an insightful account of how Iraqis in different areas of the country responded to the rise and fall of the Islamic State. Austin J. Knuppe argues