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A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas: 5 Books Collection Box Set - Fiction - Paperback Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 38.99 GBP Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series is a captivating and thrilling fantasy saga that has captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world. The series is a mesmerising blend of romance, magic, and adventure and follows the journey of its main character, Feyre. This stunning paperback collection contains 5 books in the bestselling series. Check out our full collection of Sarah J. Maas books here. The first book in the series, A Court of Thorns and Roses, introduces us to Feyre, a young woman who is struggling to survive in a world ravaged by a magical war. When she kills a wolf in the woods, she is dragged to the magical kingdom of Prythian by Tamlin, a High Fae Lord. Feyre soon discovers that Prythian is a place of magic, wonder, and danger and that a dark and powerful force threatens to destroy it. As Feyre begins to learn about the world of the Fae, she finds herself drawn to Tamlin, despite the fact that he is not entirely human. As the two of them grow closer, they must face a host of challenges and dangers, including the return of the evil queen Amarantha, who has the power to destroy Prythian and all those who live in it. The second book in the series, A Court of Mist and Fury, picks up where the first book left off, with Feyre struggling to come to terms with the events that have transpired. In this book, Feyre must deal with the fallout of her actions and her changing relationship with Tamlin. She also meets Rhysand, a mysterious and powerful High Fae lord who has a dark reputation. As Feyre becomes embroiled in a complex web of politics and power struggles, she discovers that there are forces at work that threaten not only her life but the fate of all of Prythian. The third book in the series, A Court of Wings and Ruin, brings Feyre's journey to a dramatic and satisfying conclusion. As the final battle between the Fae and the evil King of Hybern looms, Feyre must use all of her strength, skill, and magic to fight for the ones she loves. Along the way, she must make difficult choices, forge alliances, and confront her deepest fears in order to save Prythian and all those who live in it. The A Court of Thorns and Roses series is a masterful blend of fantasy, romance, and adventure. Sarah J. Maas has created a rich and immersive world filled with memorable characters, complex political intrigues, and breathtaking magical battles. Feyre is a strong, compelling heroine, and her journey is one that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The series explores themes of love, loyalty, sacrifice, and the true meaning of courage and will leave readers feeling moved, inspired, and satisfied. The A Court of Thorns and Roses series has become a phenomenon, with millions of copies sold worldwide and a devoted fan base that spans generations. The series has been praised for its complex characters, lush world-building, and compelling storylines. It has been called a "game-changer" in the world of fantasy fiction and is a...

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Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas 8 Books Collection Box Set - Age 12+ - Paperback Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 59.99 GBP Titles In This Set: 1. Kingdom of Ash 2. Tower of Dawn 3. Empire of Storms 4. Queen of Shadows 5. Heir of Fire 6. Crown of Midnight 7. Throne of Glass 8. The Assassin's Blade Description: Kingdom of Ash Aelin Galathynius's journey from slave to assassin to queen reaches its heart-rending finale as war erupts across her world . She has risked everything to save her people - but at a tremendous cost. Locked in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will to endure the months of torture inflicted upon her. The knowledge that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, but her resolve is unravelling with each passing day. With Aelin imprisoned, Aedion and Lysandra are the last line of defence keeping Terrasen from utter destruction. But even the many allies they've gathered to battle Erawan's hordes might not be enough to save the kingdom. Scattered throughout the continent and racing against time, Chaol, Manon, and Dorian must forge their own paths to meet their destinies. And across the sea Rowan hunts to find his captured wife and queen - before she is lost to him. Some bonds will deepen and others be severed forever, but as the threads of fate weave together at last, all must fight if they are to find salvation - and a better world. Tower of Dawn Chaol Westfall has always defined himself by his unwavering loyalty, his strength, and his position as the Captain of the Guard. But all of that has changed since Aelin shattered the glass castle, since Chaol's men were slaughtered, since the King of Adarlan spared him from a killing blow, but left his body broken. Now he and Nesryn sail for Antica - the stronghold of the southern continent's mighty empire and of the legendary healers of the Torre Cesme. It's Chaol's one shot at recovery, and with war looming back home, Dorian and Aelin's survival could depend on Chaol and Nesryn convincing Antica's rulers to ally with them. But what they discover there will change them both - and be more vital to saving Erilea than they could have imagined. Empire of Storms The long path to the throne has just begun for Aelin Galathynius. As the kingdoms of Erilea fracture around her, enemies must become allies if Aelin is to keep those she loves from falling to the dark forces poised to claim her world. With war looming on all horizons, the only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear. Will Aelin succeed in keeping her world from splintering, or will it all come crashing down? Queen of Shadows Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. Now she returns to the empire - to confront the shadows of her past ... Bloodthirsty for revenge on the two men responsible for destroying her life, and desperate to find out if the prince and his captain are safe, Celaena returns to Rifthold. She has accepted her identity as Aelin Galathynius, the lost Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her...

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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Call For Leadership : Effective Practices Of Leaders In The Search For Wisdom 44.16 GBP This book describes leadership best practice and thinking through patterns of feedback offered to leaders by their employees and peers, and through conversations and stories of people keenly aware of the distinctions that more often spell out authentic leadership practice.

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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Effective Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Inclusion, And Anti-Racism Practices For Museums : From The Inside Out 27.6 GBP Equal parts autobiography, cautionary tale, and actionable recommendations, this book is as candid and vulnerable as the author insists all seekers of justice be when they embark on a full-scale DEAI initiative anchored in anti-oppression. Since the beginning of her professional museum journey, Cecile Shellman—like many who have been marginalized by systems ill-prepared to support them—has had to engage in cultural realms in which she was not fully represented and where she was sometimes misrepresented or understood.It’s difficult being the “only one in the room,” while trying to build relations and succeed in your chosen career.Ms. Shellman shares personal relatable stories that explain how harmful inattention to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion can be to individuals and to the group dynamic.This rare peek behind the curtain of museum culture leaves no holds barred.The telling is done in an entirely approachable, if humbling way.Poignant illustrations and vivid verbal descriptions are designed to take you further into the author’s experience as well as providing moments of reflection and humor. Tales from the field—anonymized stories describing microagressions, discrimination, barriers, and roadblocks in the field—are accompanied by questions to spark dialogue and engender empathetic responses.These anecdotes refer to those who share the author’s identity and circumstance as well as those who don’t.As with all stories, lessons and messages about culture and patterns are told as a point of caution.What might you do if you were participants in these events?How can you build your emotional intelligence to a desired level for your current museum and personal needs?Finally, there are calls to action at the personal, interpersonal, organizational, and systemic levels.True transformation requires complete reassessment of norms bolstered by a broken society.This book provides strategies for implementing change.

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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Call For Leadership : Effective Practices Of Leaders In The Search For Wisdom 26.99 GBP This book describes leadership best practice and thinking through patterns of feedback offered to leaders by their employees and peers, and through conversations and stories of people keenly aware of the distinctions that more often spell out authentic leadership practice.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC A Court Of Thorns And Roses Paperback Box Set (5 Books) : The First Five Books Of The Hottest Fantasy Series And Tiktok Sensation 52.44 GBP All five of the Court of Thorns and Roses paperbacks in a gorgeous box set. 'Passionate, violent, sexy and daring ... A true page-turner' USA TODAY on A Court of Thorns and RosesFeyre is a huntress.The skin of a wolf would bring enough gold to feed her sisters for a month.But the life of a magical creature comes at a steep price, and Feyre has just killed the wrong wolf ... Follow Feyre’s journey into the dangerous, alluring world of the Fae, where she will lose her heart, face her demons, and learn what she is truly capable of. The world expands in A Court of Silver Flames with the story of Feyre's fiery sister, Nesta. This stunning fiv box set of the #1 New York Times bestselling series by Sarah J.Maas includes A Court of Thorns and Roses, A Court of Mist and Fury, A Court of Wings and Ruin, A Court of Frost and Starlight, and A Court of Silver Flames.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Throne Of Glass Box Set (Paperback) : The Complete Series In Paperback From The Author Of Acotar 73.6 GBP Enter the realm. Unleash the darkness. Live the legend. Discover the worldwide phenomenon of the #1 New York Times-bestselling Throne of Glass series in this gorgeous 8-book box set!In a land without magic, an assassin is summoned to the castle.She has no love for the vicious king who rules from his throne of glass, but she has not come to kill him.She has come to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three murderers, thieves, and warriors in a competition, she will be released from prison to serve as the King’s Champion. Her name is Celaena Sardothien. As dark forces gather on the horizon – forces which threaten to destroy her entire world – Celaena must fight to protect everything she holds dear, thrusting her into the epic, heart-stopping fantasy series that turned #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah J.Maas into a worldwide phenomenon. Fans new and old will dive into this gorgeous paperback box set that contains the entire series: The Assassin’s Blade, Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, Heir of Fire, Queen of Shadows, Empire of Storms, Tower of Dawn and the thrilling finale, Kingdom of Ash. Please note: The book cover and spine designs you receive may vary slightly from the image shown.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Meet Me At Rainbow Corner : A Page-Turning Story With A Huge Heart That Will Transport You Back In Time 12.26 GBP ‘Walking in time with the beat, clapping her hands, clicking her fingers.How could anyone resist the urge to dance? Dot swirled her Red Cross cape in time with the rhythm.’London, 1944.The air raid sirens are blaring, bombers are hovering.The war with Germany has been raging for four years and there’s no sign of peace coming. Dot Gallagher is newly arrived from Liverpool and working as a nurse.During an air strike, she encounters an enthralling group of American GIs who tell her all about Rainbow Corner, a social club for US troops in Piccadilly – it’s a wartime oasis where they can forget their fears, fall in and out of love and dance the nights away. It’s here that Dot finds a new best friend in Lilly. And together, against the stark realities of war, they must learn to face their fears, uncover secrets and discover the true meaning of love. Praise for Meet Me At Rainbow Corner:'From the first to the last page, I was captivated by this brilliant novel, and simply didn't want it to end' - Jenny Ashcroft'Hugely enjoyable and meticulously researched… A must for anyone who likes wartime novels with a difference' - Rosie Goodwin'A beautiful book about friendship, romance and courage set against a background of war and peril.I loved it' - Sue Cleaver'Utterly charming and engrossing' - Joanna Lumley‘A deeply evocative snapshot of the experiences of a group of feisty and determined women, who became GI Brides in World War 2' - Fiona Valpy

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Harry Potter Box Set: The Complete Collection (Children’s Paperback) 64.4 GBP Loved by millions of readers worldwide, let the greatest children’s book series of all time take you on an unforgettable journey.The hope and wonder of Harry Potter’s world will make you want to escape to Hogwarts again and again.This magical paperback box set is perfect for gifting!Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive.Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle.Then, on Harry’s eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news – Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.An incredible journey is about to begin! Follow Harry and his friends as they encounter two-faced professors and three-headed dogs, battle spiders and serpents, discover the mysteries of Divination and Dementors, and much, much more.The magic starts here …This box set contains all seven novels to whisk you away to Hogwarts and beyond; from the comforting cosiness of The Burrow to the thrills of a rain-streaked Quidditch pitch.With spectacular covers by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle, these gorgeous paperback editions are presented in a stunning slipcase featuring the sweeping landscape of Hogwarts castle and grounds.These books are to be treasured and read time and time again – an unmissable adventure series that has sparked a lifelong love of reading in children all over the world. Seven magical stories, one epic adventure. **********************************Praise for the Harry Potter books:‘That rare thing, a series of stories adored by parents and children alike.’ – Daily Telegraph‘A phenomenon … Grown men in suits have been spotted with them on trains.Parents squabble over who gets to read them to the kids, and teachers say a chapter can silence the most rowdy of classes.’ – Guardian‘One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times.’ – Sunday Telegraph‘Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff.’ – Mirror‘The only thing wrong with it is that you can’t put it down.’ – Fiona Chadwick, 9 years old‘It is very funny.I would love to be Harry and make up some magic spell to play on my teachers.’ – Tom El-Shawk, 11 years old‘My mum loved it so much she would not let my dad read any of it to me.’ – Alexander Benn, 7 and 9¼ years old‘It’s for all ages and it’s brilliant.’ – Katrina Farrant, 10 years old

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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc A Prison Called School : Creating Effective Schools For All Learners 32.2 GBP Why are our educational institutions and practices such a poor fit for so many students?A Prison Called School addresses the complex issues that place many students at a disadvantage as they try to survive yet another hurdle in life—school.Although some students are able to navigate and succeed in the current system, other students struggle to survive a system that is unable to meet their needs.For those students, school can feel like a twelve-year prison sentence.Students who cannot fit the outdated, one-size-fits-all model, are further penalized by a system that blames the struggling student rather than holding the institution accountable.For students to thrive in school, the system, not the students, must change in deep and substantial ways.A Prison Called School is a powerful catalyst for creating the empowering, engaging, and effective learning environments that all students need to succeed in school and life.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Effective Interviewing In Social Work And Social Care : A Practical Guide 34.03 GBP Communication and especially interviewing skills are vital to all areas of social care practice.Clearly structured and filled with practical examples, this book provides students and practitioners with a comprehensive guide to interviewing young people and adults.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Too Proud To Lead : How Hubris Can Destroy Effective Leadership And What To Do About It 22.39 GBP A fascinating investigation into how leaders’ confidence can transform into hubris, which has the devastating potential to lead not only to their own downfall, but also to the collapse of entire organizations. While confidence is a vital attribute for any successful business leader, it is often taken too far – they fall into the pitfalls of hubris and, like Icarus, find themselves flying too close to the sun.Laying out the dangers of arrogant overconfidence for both individuals and organizations, this book explores both the economic and psychological costs of this destructive behaviour, and boldly argues for a new, revolutionary approach to leadership. Written by three world-renowned experts, Too Proud to Lead provides readers with the essential arsenal of tools for understanding, identifying, anticipating and coping with hubris, in both themselves and in their workplace.Supported by fascinating case studies and enlightening analysis, this is a much-needed antidote to the hubris plague spreading through the leadership of today.

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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Daily Art Of Management : A Hands-On Guide To Effective Leadership And Communication 53.36 GBP Effective managers matter to an organization. After all, they translate strategy into action and motivate the people they lead.But managers are sometimes less than effective, ending up in positions of authority and responsibility due to technical competence, company growth, or serendipity.Unprepared, they often lack key skills. Or, like so many managers promoted due to stellar job performance, they may have trouble understanding and motivating other people.Managers thrust into roles of authority need grounding in the fundamentals of management. And that's exactly what management experts Peg Thoms and Jim Fairbank deliver: The Daily Art of Management is the mentor at a manager's shoulder, full of excellent advice and encouragement. Most advice to managers consists of general prescriptions: Be inspiring, Drive innovation, or Beat the competition through crisp execution.Great, but how? It's not easy doing any of these things. This book, which draws on the experience of Thoms and Fairbank as well as their research on management behavior, closes the gap between the idealized leader and reality—the gap between book learning and street smarts.It shows managers and aspiring leaders at all levels of the organization how to master ten key roles and practice them on a daily basis.Examples and practical guidelines reinforce the concepts and serve as a handy resource for anyone interested in the art and science of effective management.In this book, managers will learn how to: -Set goals -Create an ethical environment -Create a vision -Select and motivate followers -Manage change -Handle competitors . . . and other critical skills effective managers employ to get the job done with style.The Daily Art of Management covers the issues managers face every day—but for which they are rarely trained.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Write It Right : The Secrets Of Effective Writing 22.38 GBP Shows students how to make their writing effective and grammatically correct. Organised into mini units and easy to read, it deals with everyday tasks and problems.This second edition adds further guidance on common questions raised by students, for example 'When does one use italics and/or underlining?'

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Effective Transition Into Year One : A Practical Guide To Creating A Successful Play-Based Learning Environment 22.39 GBP 'An essential resource for all Key Stage One teachers' – Martin Burrett @ICTmagic, Editor of UKEd MagazineThis new edition of the bestselling Effective Transition into Year One is essential reading for all Reception and Year One teachers, presenting a clear and practical map for effective transition to support children's emotional, social and academic development. Using the latest research and up-to-date EYFS framework, bestselling author Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg presents a clear map to support children as they move from the Early Years into Key Stage 1. Having been involved in a number of transition projects that specifically focus on children's development throughout this period, Alistair draws upon years of experience in a wide range of settings.Packed full of practical ideas to help practitioners to plan for and create an effective learning environment that promotes high levels of attainment in Year One based on the effective principles of EYFS practice, this new and updated edition should be in every Reception and Year One teacher's library.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Effective Communication For Arts And Humanities Students 29.43 GBP Students not only need subject-specific knowledge, but they must also know how to communicate well.From that first assignment or seminar paper, to the final report, dissertation or exam, this guide provides detailed help and support with lots of examples and practical advice throughout.Continuing to provide invaluable guidance, even after the course has finished, the book also includes chapters on how to prepare a CV, applying for a job, and how to succeed at interview.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Pilates For Pregnancy : A Safe And Effective Guide For Pregnancy And Motherhood 21.46 GBP Pilates for Pregnancy is a straight talking, woman-to-woman exercise guide, focusing on pelvic floor and core strength, to improve your health, mood and energy during pregnancy. Clear, step-by-step Pilates exercises, tailored for the demands of each trimester, show you how to: - improve your posture as your bump grows - protect your back – especially when lifting older children - optimise the position of your baby for a better birth experience - help you release tension and create a positive mindset for birth - reconnect and restore your core postnatally, focusing on your pelvic floor muscles – including for Caesarean recovery. You'll find helpful advice and motivational tips from mums throughout, explaining how much Pilates improved their strength, birth experience and postnatal recovery, to help you prepare physically and mentally for your new arrival.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Business Student'S Phrase Book : Key Vocabulary For Effective Writing 25.14 GBP This compact phrase book of key business terminology is an invaluable resource for students who want to communicate their ideas, arguments and analyses with greater clarity and precision.Divided into 30 bite-size sections, users can quickly and easily find the topic they need when preparing and writing essays, reports and case studies.Each section contains three parts: words in action, taken from real academic writing; information to help you readers use these words correctly; and ‘nearly but not quite right’ examples from real students’ work.This is an essential companion for students studying both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business and management, and is suitable for use at any stage of their studies.It is also ideal for those studying related disciplines, including business management, administration, HR, finance, systems analysis, project management, business law and corporate governance.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Critical Thinking Skills : Effective Analysis, Argument And Reflection 20.54 GBP The ability to demonstrate critical thinking is essential for students who seek to achieve good grades at university but it typically creates a lot of confusion and anxiety.Critical Thinking Skills provides an easy to follow, step by step guide to developing analytical reasoning skills and applying them to tasks such as reading, note-making and writing.A complex subject is broken down into easy to understand blocks, with clear explanations, good examples, and plenty of activities to develop understanding at each stage.Students can use this book to:· Critically assess other people’s arguments· Recognise flawed reasoning· Evaluate the material used to support arguments· Apply critical thinking when reading, writing and making notes· Write excellent essays and reportsThe 4th edition features a new section on argument mapping techniques, which help readers to visualize the structures of an argument.It also contains new and updated examples that link to current affairs, showing the importance of critical thinking as a lifelong skill. Written by internationally renowned author Stella Cottrell, this is an essential resource for students looking to refine their thinking, reading and writing skills.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Work Well From Home : Staying Effective In The Age Of Remote And Hybrid Working 12.26 GBP Filled with help on making working from home work for you, including setting up your workspace, working as part of a virtual team, managing professional relationships, and dealing with feelings of isolation. The pandemic and the resulting lockdowns have reshaped the way that many people work.From commuting to an office on a daily basis, many companies are now adopting more hybrid ways of working - with the result that many more of us are working from home on a much more regular basis.Work Well From Home can help you to target problem areas and build the most effective work patterns that will boost your productivity while also protecting your mental health. Filled with help on making working from home work for you, this book covers a range of essential issues, including setting up an efficient workspace, being an effective member of a virtual team, managing professional relationships, dealing with feelings of isolation, and monitoring your physical and mental well-being.It contains: a quiz to assess strengths and weaknesses, step-by-step guidance and action points, top tips to bear in mind for the future, common mistakes and advice on how to avoid them, and summaries of key points.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Article 47 Of The Eu Charter And Effective Judicial Protection, Volume 2 : The National Courts’ Perspectives 82.8 GBP This ambitious, innovative project examines the principle of effective judicial protection in EU law over two volumes.The principle of effective judicial protection is a cornerstone of the EU’s judicial system and is re-affirmed in Article 47 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.Since the 1980s the Court of Justice has used the principle to shape EU and national procedural rules; more recently, the principle has acquired an even more central role in the EU constitutional structure. In the second volume an expert team explores how the national courts have applied Article 47 and the principle of effective judicial protection.It takes a comparative overview of the case law to assess the level of convergence (or divergence) of the national courts’ approaches.The questionnaire methodology allows for an accurate charting of national courts’ application of Article 47 at the domestic level. Given the wide application of Article 47, the collection will be of interest to EU constitutional scholars, comparative lawyers, as well as civil servants at both the national and EU level.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Effective Enforcement Of Eu Labour Law 55.19 GBP This book by the ETUI Transnational Trade Union Rights Expert Network analyses enforcement as a key element making EU labour law effective or ineffective.Enforcement is the key ingredient that makes rights effective and ensures compliance.It can make or break a legal system. Despite this, enforcement of EU labour law has received little scholarly attention in recent decades and has rarely been examined in a comprehensive way.This book aims to fill this gap. Intended for academics and practitioners alike, the book adopts a threefold approach to examine this issue.First of all, it explores the idea of effective enforcement and sets out the wider context in which EU labour law enforcement takes place.Secondly, it analyses how enforcement operates in particular areas, including non-discrimination, health and safety, information and consultation rights, and the rights of migrating workers.Thirdly, it critically assesses the role of specific actors (in particular collective actors like trade unions, as well as whistle-blowers and the European Labour Authority) and settings (public procurement, economic and monetary policy) regulated by EU law.Drawing on the insights produced by these analyses, the book concludes by proposing a comprehensive Draft for a Model Directive on 'Effective Enforcement of EU Labour Law' as an inspiration for policy development and scholarly debate in this area.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Digital Gaming In The Language Classroom : Designing Effective Curricula 87.4 GBP This book examines how single-player role-playing digital games can promote foreign language acquisition and looks at how they can be integrated into the curricula of foreign language classrooms.As the commercialization of digital games continues to expand and accelerate, some research in digital game-based learning has shifted from creating digital games with pedagogical applications to adopting commercial off-the-shelf digital games for pedagogical purposes.Relevant literature has continually identified massively multi-player online role-playing games (MMORPGs) as a specific genre which may benefit second language acquisition (SLA), primarily through a sociocultural perspective whereby language learners interact with linguistically more capable peers within the context of the game.However, there is a gap in research regarding whether these benefits to SLA are limited to social gameplay mechanics. Wrobetz addresses this gap in research by using the smartphone edition of the single-player role-playing game (RGP) Life Is Strange in a mixed-methods study, measuring vocabulary acquisition and long-term retention from gameplay relative to controls.The author also examines how the perception of both smartphone gaming as a language-learning tool and the target language culture shifted throughout the study. This volume helps guide future research in digital games-based language learning to broaden the scope of games identified as being conducive to SLA.It also outlines how to structure formal foreign language curricula around the use of a single-player RPG to achieve the most desirable pedagogical outcomes.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Simplify Your Study : Effective Strategies For Coursework And Exams 19.62 GBP This innovative book provides clear and straight-forward strategies which help students to understand the conventions of academic assignments and what lecturers expect from their work.Simplify Your Study is organised around nine core units which focus on the ‘sticking points’ of university study, including organisation and planning, reading and note-making strategies, producing essays, critical thinking, delivering presentations and preparing for exams.Packed with tried-and-tested strategies for success, this essential resource will help students of all disciplines and levels to achieve their academic potential. Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/simplify-your-study.These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Management : Effective Strategy And Implementation 52.43 GBP The new edition of this highly successful textbook draws on the authors’ extensive industry experience and academic research to provide a concise and practical approach to developing and implementing strategies.Offering a highly readable text alongside an effective mix of theory, case studies and updated pedagogical features, the book covers both strategic and managerial elements of innovation.The tools described by the well-respected and authoritative author team can be used to improve performance in both service and manufacturing companies, and the text is an excellent practical resource for students and managers alike.This textbook caters primarily for MBA and executive students of Innovation Management.In addition, it is an essential text for upper level undergraduate and postgraduate students of Innovation Management, as well as for practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding of the subject. New to this Edition:- Updated and expanded coverage throughout based on a review of over 250 key publications on innovation management- 86 international case studies that illustrate both the theory and practice of managing innovation- Video interviews on the companion website to accompany case studies from each chapter, featuring high-profile business managers from around the world- Reflective questions for students at the end of each chapter, with suggested answers on the companion website

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Epicoene Or The Silent Woman 13.18 GBP 'A silent and loving woman is a gift of the lord' This 'excellent comedy of affliction' enjoyed enormous prestige for more than a century after its first performance: for John Dryden it had 'the greatest and most noble construction of any pure unmixed comedy in any language'.Its title signals Jonson's satiric and complex concern with gender: the play asks not only 'what should a man do?', but how should men and women behave, both as fit examples of their sex, and to one another?The characters furnish a cross-section of wrong answers, enabling Jonson to create riotous entertainment out of lack, loss and disharmony, to the point of denying the straightfowardly festive conclusion which audiences at comedies normally expect.Much of the comic vitality arises from a degeneration of language, which Jonson called 'the instrument of society', into empty chatter or furious abuse, and from a plot which is a series of lies and betrayals (the hero lies to everyone and Jonson lies to the audience). The central figure is a man named Morose, who hates noise yet lives in the centre of London, and who, because of his decision to marry a woman he supposes to be silent, exposes himself to a fantastic cacophony of voices, male, female and - epicene.This student edition contains a lengthy Introduction with background on the author, date and sources, theme, critical interpretation and stage history.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Silent Companions : Dyslexia-Friendly Edition 16.86 GBP LAURA PURCELL'S HOUSE OF SPLINTERS IS AVAILABLE TO PREORDER NOWAs featured on the Radio 2 Book ClubSome doors are locked for a reason... Newly married, newly widowed Elsie is sent to see out her pregnancy at her late husband’s crumbling country estate, The Bridge. With her new servants resentful and the local villagers actively hostile, Elsie only has her husband’s awkward cousin for company. Or so she thinks. For inside her new home lies a locked room, and beyond that door lies a two-hundred-year-old diary and a deeply unsettling painted wooden figure – a Silent Companion – that bears a striking resemblance to Elsie herself... ‘[An] extraordinary, memorable and truly haunting book’ Jojo Moyes‘[It] shone, for originality for the sheer quality of the writing, the characters and some masterly chills’ Peter JamesREADERS LOVE THE SILENT COMPANIONS:'Phenomenal' 'Will stay with you long after you have finished reading''Spooky, imaginative, original' 'Couldn't put it down' 'Truly creepy' 'Deserves a place on every bookshelf'

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Silent Running 15.94 GBP A visually stunning and heartfelt riposte to the emotional sterility of Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, Douglas Trumbull's eco-themed Silent Running (1972) became one of the defining science-fiction films of the seventies.Bruce Dern excels as lonely hero Freeman Lowell, cast adrift in deep space with three robotic 'Drones' who become his 'amazing companions' on a journey 'beyond imagination'. Mark Kermode, writing on his favourite science fiction film of all time, traces Trumbull's sentimental masterpiece from its roots in the counter-culture of the sixties to its enduring appeal as a cult classic in the 21st century.Drawing on a new interview with Trumbull, Kermode examines both the technical and thematic elements of this uniquely moving space adventure, which continues to be mirrored and imitated by film-makers today. This special edition features original cover artwork by Olly Moss.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Silent Coup : How Corporations Overthrew Democracy 15.94 GBP As European empires crumbled in the 20th century, the power structures that had dominated the world for centuries were up for renegotiation.Yet instead of a rebirth for democracy, what emerged was a silent coup – namely, the unstoppable rise of global corporate power. Exposing the origins of this epic power grab as well as its present-day consequences, Silent Coup is the result of two investigative journalists' reports from 30 countries around the world.It provides an explosive guide to the rise of a corporate empire that now dictates how resources are allocated, how territories are governed, and how justice is defined.Now in paperback for the first time, this edition includes a new foreword by Jeremy Corbyn.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Discipleship, Secularity, And The Modern Self : Dancing To Silent Music 26.98 GBP Judith A. Merkle examines the situation of Christian spirituality today, in a secular age, through the images of dance, silence, and music.Drawing on the work of Charles Taylor as well as core aspects of the tradition of Christian theology on discipleship, Merkle asks how these new conditions affect the practice of Christianity as modern discipleship. The author calls God the music maker. She argues that response to the reality of God can be captured through the image of dance.Merkle reminds us that people in secular society connect to God in diverse ways, not in the least through the call of creation and the call of conscience.She explores discipleship as a lens through which we can understand how a community of faith, service, prayer, worship, and sacramentality can be viewed and integrated in daily life. She emphasizes how the interconnection between prayer, Eucharist, and a believing community is inseparable from the dance of discipleship as it can be lived in secular society.The image of dancing to silent music is a powerful symbol of Christian religious experience in modern times.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Contemporary Plays By African Women : Niqabi Ninja; Not That Woman; I Want To Fly; Silent Voices; Unsettled; Mbuzeni; Bonganyi 27.9 GBP This volume uniquely draws together seven contemporary plays by a selection of the finest African women writers and practitioners from across the continent, offering a rich and diverse portrait of identity, politics, culture, gender issues and society in contemporary Africa. Niqabi Ninja by Sara Shaarawi (Egypt) is set in Cairo during the chaotic time of the Egyptian uprising.Not That Woman by Tosin Jobi-Tume (Nigeria) addresses issues of violence against women in Nigeria and its attendant conspiracy of silence.The play advocates zero-tolerance for violence against women and urges women to bury shame and speak out rather than suffer in silence. I Want To Fly by Thembelihle Moyo (Zimbabwe) tells the story of an African girl who wants to be a pilot.It looks at how patriarchal society shapes the thinking of men regarding lobola (bride price), how women endure abusive men and the role society at large plays in these issues. Silent Voices by Adong Judith (Uganda) is a one-act play based on interviews with people involved in the LRA and the effects of the civil war in Uganda.It critiques this, and by implication, other truth commissions.Unsettled by JC Niala (Kenya) deals with gender violence, land issues and relations of both black and white Kenyans living in, and returning to, the country. Mbuzeni by Koleka Putuma (South Africa) is a story of four female orphans, aged eight to twelve, their sisterhood and their fixation with death and burials.It explores the unseen force that governs and dictates the laws that the villagers live by. Bonganyi by Sophia Kwachuh Mempuh (Cameroon) depicts the effects of colonialism as told through the story of a slave girl: a singer and dancer, who wants to win a competition to free her family. Each play also includes a biography of the playwright, the writer’s own artistic statement, a production history of the play and a critical contextualisation of the theatrical landscape from which each woman is writing.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC House Of Splinters : The Spine-Tingling Return To The World Of The Silent Companions From The Queen Of The Ghost Story 19.62 GBP 'An enormous treat . . . beautifully vivid, claustrophobic and macabre . . . a masterful page-turner' Bridget Collins, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Binding 'Laura Purcell really is a master of the unsettling ghost story' Jen WilliamsNot every house is a home... Belinda Bainbridge has spent her life in the shadow of her anxious mother, so when her father-in-law dies at The Bridge, his remote ancestral seat, she is secretly thrilled.His death means she, her husband Wilfred and their children can relocate and finally begin to create their own happy home together: born a merchant’s daughter, she will now be lady of the manor. But their new home quickly proves far from ideal. The garden is a wilderness, the estate is struggling financially, there are whispers about the mysterious death of a servant many years before while their young son, Freddy, seems unusually fixated on the strange wooden figures – so-called 'silent companions' – that were once owned by his ancestors. When Wilfred's charismatic brother, Nathan, arrives unexpectedly from abroad, bringing a very different account of the family’s past, Belinda begins to question what her husband has told her.What really lies behind the sad history of the house? And are Belinda’s children truly safe here?The outstanding new haunted house story from Sunday Times bestseller and multi-award winner, Laura Purcell, author of The Silent Companions, who has reignited readers' passion for classic gothic tales for a new audience.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Revolutionary Women: A Lauren Gunderson Play Collection : Emilie: La Marquise Du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight; The Revolutionists; Ada And The Engine; Silent Sky; Natural Shocks 26.98 GBP Discover the power, resilience, and indomitable spirit of women who have shaped history. In her first collected works, Lauren Gunderson demonstrates why she has become one of America’s most produced playwrights. Weaving together the extraordinary stories of trailblazing women from various eras, Gunderson provides a unique and necessary perspective on modern American feminism, the beautiful humanism of science, and the power of the heartful heroine. Emilie: La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight: Passionate.Vivid. Defiant. Tonight, 18th-century scientific genius Emilie du Châtelet is back and determined to answer the question she died with: love or philosophy, head or heart? The Revolutionists: Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie-Antoinette, and Caribbean rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, lose their heads, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in the Paris of 1793. Ada and the Engine: It’s 1830 and fiery, brilliant, Ada Lovelace writes the first computer program for her friend and mentor Charles Babbage.They share a language of numbers, and imagine a world of computing machines.But only Ada dreams that those machines will make music. Silent Sky: The true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt plays out against a landscape of fierce sisterly love, early feminism, paradigm shifting science, romance, revelation, and a time when humans were called “computers”. Natural Shocks: "To be or not to be" – In this one-woman tour-de-force, witty and wild Angela paces alone in her basement, waiting out an imminent tornado: in such a stark situation, it is only natural that secrets come out, confessions spill over, and a reckoning is about to touch down. Introduced and contextualized by dramaturg Julie Felise Dubiner, Revolutionary Women charts an unforgettable journey through time and place, celebrating and exploring the greatness of history’s women.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Silent Spring Revisited 15.02 GBP American scientist and author Rachel Carson is said to have sparked the modern day environmental movement with the publication of Silent Spring in 1962.She made vivid the prospect of life without birdsong.But has her warning been heeded?Fifty years on, Conor Mark Jameson reflects on the growth of environmentalism since Silent Spring was published.His revealing and engaging tale plots milestone events in conservation, popular culture and political history in the British Isles and beyond, tracing a path through the half century since 'zero hour', 1962.Around this he weaves his own observations and touching personal experiences, seeking to answer the question: what happened to the birds, and birdsong, and why does it matter?

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Once Upon A Silent Night : A Nativity Story 11.34 GBP Once upon a silent night, a stable stood. A star shone bright. It is midnight on Christmas Eve, and a child is about to be born in a stable.How can the creatures help? First, the cow offers up his manger, and the donkey gives his hay.The doves will sing the babe to sleep, the trees will watch over him, and the moon will fill his dreams with silver light.It's a moment of magic, as a little child enters the world and brings with him the most precious gift of all: love. A beautiful and timeless retelling of the nativity story, with a lyrical rhyming text and luminous illustrations, this book is the perfect Christmas gift.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Silent Companions : The Perfect Spooky Tale To Curl Up With This Autumn 13.18 GBP LAURA PURCELL'S HOUSE OF SPLINTERS IS AVAILABLE TO PREORDER NOWAs featured on the Radio 2 Book ClubSome doors are locked for a reason... Newly married, newly widowed Elsie is sent to see out her pregnancy at her late husband’s crumbling country estate, The Bridge. With her new servants resentful and the local villagers actively hostile, Elsie only has her husband’s awkward cousin for company. Or so she thinks. For inside her new home lies a locked room, and beyond that door lies a two-hundred-year-old diary and a deeply unsettling painted wooden figure – a Silent Companion – that bears a striking resemblance to Elsie herself... ‘[An] extraordinary, memorable and truly haunting book’ Jojo Moyes‘[It] shone, for originality for the sheer quality of the writing, the characters and some masterly chills’ Peter JamesREADERS LOVE THE SILENT COMPANIONS:'Phenomenal' 'Will stay with you long after you have finished reading''Spooky, imaginative, original' 'Couldn't put it down' 'Truly creepy' 'Deserves a place on every bookshelf'

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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Classroom Manager : Procedures And Practices To Improve Instruction 27.6 GBP Using William Glasser's five basic needs as a foundation, The Classroom Manager provides a theoretical base to guide readers in the understanding and development of an effective classroom management program.The topics of survival, belonging and love, power, fun, and freedom are explored through definitions, practical recommendations and case studies.Each topic is expanded to include current classroom concerns such as cyberbullying, communication, rewards and punishment, cooperation, and humor in the classroom.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Neo-Spiritual Aesthetics : Embodied Transformation In The Israeli Movement Practice Gaga 26.67 GBP Tracing embodied transformation in the context of Gaga, the Israeli dance improvisation practice, this book demystifies what Lina Aschenbrenner coins as “neo-spiritual aesthetics.” This book takes the reader on an analytical journey through a Gaga class, outlining the effective aesthetics of Gaga as an example for the broader field of neo-spiritualities.It distinguishes a threefold effect of Gaga practice—from a momentary extraordinary experience, to a lasting therapeutic effect, and finally Gaga’s worldview potential.It situates the effect in an assemblage of interrelating aesthetics of environment, movement, and bodies. The book shows why seemingly leisure time activities such as Gaga form fruitful research objects to an academic study of religion and opens up research on neo-spiritual practices.In understanding the sensory effect of practice and its cultural and social implications, the book follows an Aesthetics of Religion approach.It departs from the idea that cognition is embodied and that the body is thus central to understanding cultural and social phenomena.Drawing upon a wide array of data gathered in the context of Gaga at the Suzanne Dellal Center in Tel Aviv, the book weaves together different methods of discourse, ritual, movement, body knowledge, and narrative analysis, while acknowledging insights from neuroscience and cognitive science.

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC A Theory And Practice Of Diplomacy : Perspectives On Diplomacy 26.98 GBP Effective diplomacy remains fundamental to the conduct of international relations in the twenty-first century, as we seek to define and manage a challenging new world order peacefully. New Perspectives on Diplomacy examines the implications of the shifting international landscape upon how states interact with one another.Reflecting on the significant changes to the system of states over the past 50 years, including the end of the Cold War, the rise of transnational networks, challenges to borders, growth in national populism and the increasing difficulties presented to diplomats by radical transparency, the first volume presents the global context against which contemporary diplomacy is conducted.

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