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Teach yourself complete German
"Learn German that you'll actually use and deepen your appreciation of German-speaking cultures with Teach Yourself complete German. Designed with the independent learner in mind, you'll find clear explanations and targeted practice, fun conversations and storyline, and vibrant culture notes and audio. With plenty of support to plan, track and stay on your learning journey, this course is perfect whether you want to rekindle your knowledge and love of the German language and German-speaking cultures or if you're keen to explore something new!"--Page 4 of cover
America 250 : all-in-one
Celebrate the U.S. on its semiquincentennial The United States of America has a rich and complex history for a country that's so relatively young. America 250 All-in-One For Dummies offers you an informative glimpse into the origins, growing pains, conflicts, social and political structures, and accomplishments that took America from 1776 to 2026 -- and created the country that exists today. In this book, you discover the role of exploration and expansion in the founding and growth of the United States. And you find out about all the people who immigrated to, founded, fought for, and led America to establish, populate, and contribute to a country with a government for and by the people. Celebrate the 250 years of life in America!
Obsessed with the best 100+ methodically perfected recipes based on 20+ head-to-head tests
"A charmingly obsessive, thoroughly tested exploration of the best ways to cook and bake your favorite foods. Some might think the "best" roast chicken means "most efficient without sacrificing juicy meat," while others might think "best" is the one that you won't be able to stop thinking about for years, no matter how long it takes in a sous vide bag. When writer Ella Quittner (creator of Food52's "Absolute Best Tests") is cooking or baking something, she cannot rest until she's tested every method she can to arrive at the best result. Even if that means traveling to Tokyo to learn the trick to extra juicy tsukune for her tender meatballs or spending time in the Alabama Black Belt gathering intel from the pros for her flakiest biscuits. In Obsessed with the Best, Ella walks you through the results of 24 head-to-head tests of cooking methods to help you find the perfect choice for your palate. From these building blocks, Ella shares more than 100 recipes, grounding you in minimalist techniques that maximize flavor, and sharing creative options as jumping off points for your own favorite flavors. Recipes include: - Under-Pressure Flaky Biscuits, Fluffy No-Special-Equipment Buttermilk Pancakes, and a failproof Caramelized Shallot Soft Scrambled Eggs with Comté - Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Insurance Cheese, Rigatoni with Vodka "All'Amatriciana," and more than a dozen optimized veggies, like Braised Tomato-Butter Cabbage. - Entrées like Triple-Secret Tender Meatballs, One-Hour Roast Chicken, Opulent Slow-Roasted Chicken, and Lemon-Butter Cold-Poached Shrimp - Sweets like Overachiever Extra Brown Butter Bakery-Worthy Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Soft & Tender Yellow Cake, and Actually Manageable French-ish Buttercream Punctuated with reported essays on people, places, or things obsessed with "the best"-be it a bacon evangelist from Iowa who flies annually all the way to Kofu, Japan, to throw a "Porktober Fest" in the middle of a seasonal celebration of a feudal lord, or an international spin through different pasta-making methods from Osaka to Tuscany-Obsessed with the Best is precise, informative, personal, and fun in equal measure"--
What's true about you : 7 steps to move beyond your painful past and manifest your brightest future
"What if healing your past isn't enough to create the future you desire? We've been taught that healing is the key to freedom--that if we fix what's broken, we'll finally get to live the lives we long for. But while healing your past can save your life, it won't necessarily change your life. Healing and transformation are not the same. This book is the missing bridge between trauma recovery and the manifestation of your most expansive life. With wisdom and compassion,Thomas guides us through her radically effective, seven-step process to release false beliefs born of past pain and awaken the True Youthat's been wanting to emerge--clear, empowered, and capable of creating a life rooted in love, purpose, and possibility."--Provided by publisher
Learn to knit in 50 squares a 2-in-1 knitting course and blanket pattern
This 2-in-1 learn to knit course helps you build your knitting skills one square at a time and then join them together to create a beautiful blanket. Author Anna Pantelous is the designer behind the popular 'Annaplexis' website and the designer behind the #tutorialthrow.This practical guide explains all the basic knitting stitches and techniques. Each of the 50 knitted swatches focuses on a different skill and builds on the previous squares, taking you from absolute beginner to confident knitter in no time. Includes everything from casting on, the knit and purl stitches, shaping, slip stitches and colorwork, through to more advanced techniques such as knitting in the round and mosaic knitting. All of the lessons have step-by-step instructions and photography so they're very easy to follow. There are video tutorials for many of the squares for additional support. In addition to the 50 squares there are instructions for how to join them together to make one large blanket or a smaller baby blanket. Grab your copy now and start your knitting journey
The invincible brain the clinically proven plan to age-proof your brain and stay sharp for life
"In just 12 weeks, you can take major steps to prevent and reverse cognitive decline, boost memory, and enhance mental sharpness at any age. A leading neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins University unveils a groundbreaking glimpse into the remarkable, resilient brain, and offers a science-backed plan to unlock its true potential."--Amazon
Street smarts trust your instincts, outsmart danger, and stay safe in a world that isn't
"Dannah Eve has always been street smart, and for the past several years, she has been sharing her advice, self-defense strategies, and safety tips with millions of engaged social media followers. With the encouraging tone of a savvy older sister, she has built a platform that teaches women how to think like a threat--mastering situational awareness, calculated deception, and the art of always being ready. This is survival on your terms."--Amazon
Dary losu niezwykłe zdarzenia, które były naszym udziałem, i ludzie, dziki którym świat był i jest piękny
Książka "Dary losu" to także barwna kronika towarzyska, pełna soczystych anegdot i zakulisowych historii z udziałem największych postaci polskiej i światowej kultury. Autorzy z niezwykłą dbałością o szczegóły i z osobistą perspektywą przedstawiają prywatne oblicza takich ikon jak Andrzej Wajda, Adam Hanuszkiewicz, Agnieszka Osiecka, Krystyna Janda, Maryla Rodowicz, Jerzy Hoffman, Maja Komorowska czy Michaił Barysznikow. Nie są to jedynie wymienione nazwiska, lecz żywe postacie, z którymi Krystyna i Daniel Olbrychscy budowali głębokie, autentyczne relacje. Historie te to coś więcej niż tylko barwne opowieści - to zapis wzajemnych inspiracji, wspólnych podróży, twórczych sporów i chwil prawdziwej bliskości. Czytając "Dary losu", poznasz mniej znane fakty z życia tych legend, odkryjesz ich poczucie humoru, wrażliwość i pasje, które często pozostawały poza blaskiem reflektorów. To bezcenne świadectwo epoki, która ukształtowała współczesny krajobraz kulturowy, pełne szczerości i subtelności, wykraczające poza powierzchowne kroniki towarzyskie
Contemporary blacksmithing for beginners
A beginner's guide to blacksmithing, featuring accessible projects for making beautiful and practical items while learning to safely and mindfully practice your craft
Herbal gut health natural therapies to promote healthy digestion, boost your microbiome, and support gut repair
"Heal your gut with the power of plants. Identify the common roots of gastrointestinal distress and learn how to work with more than 40 herbs, from soothing licorice to antimicrobial oregano, to enhance digestion, strengthen your microbiome, repair your gut and decrease your risk of chronic disease. Discover ways to alleviate a range of symptoms and conditions, including nervous indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, gas/bloating, nausea, gastritis, acid reflux/gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), leaky gut, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)" --
After the flood inside Bob Dylan's memory palace
"Blending biography and archival history, After the Flood asks of Bob Dylan, "If your dreams are fulfilled at twenty, what do you do with the rest of your life?" A prevailing narrative goes: Bob Dylan, the voice of Sixties counterculture, disappeared in the 1970s, then released arguably the worst music of his career in the 1980s-only to be resurrected in 2016, when he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Dylan's concerts once began with an announcer intoning a deadpan version of just such a narrative. That is not this story. Drawing on thousands of pages of archival materials, After the Flood reveals Dylan's output during the last three decades as his most ambitious yet. Across an abecedarium of chapters surveying his albums, performances, films, and books since the early 1990s, celebrated poet and biographer Robert Polito shows how Dylan evolved a late musical style that has embodied and resisted its era-interweaving Ovid and Americana, film noir and the Civil War. Imaginatively researched, After the Flood is both an essential revision and continuation of the Dylan saga"-- Provided by publisher
Vietnamese for beginners learning conversational Vietnamese
The complete Vietnamese language guide-designed to get you speaking, reading and writing quickly! This comprehensive and engaging language guide gives beginning learners everything they need to speak, read and write Vietnamese with minimum fear or fuss. Learners will appreciate the extensive introduction to the alphabet, sounds and tones of the language, the lively dialogues and grammar notes, helpful etiquette tips and insights on life in Vietnam today. This book has several unique features: Two introductory chapters devoted to presenting the Vietnamese alphabet, with free online audio recordings by native speakers designed to help you master the difficult sounds and tones of the language Contemporary real-world dialogues about daily life, travel and family in Vietnam-presented in text form and in entertaining manga-style comic strips Illustrated readings and proverbs offer authentic windows onto traditional and modern Vietnamese culture Plus 200 free downloadable flashcards and extensive glossaries at the back of the book Author Tri C. Tran has taught Vietnamese to English speakers for over two decades at the university level, and has designed this book to enable learners to pick up the language easily with or without the help of a teacher
Statistical analysis with Python
Statistical Analysis with Python For Dummies introduces you to the tool of choice for digging deep into data to inform business decisions. Even if you're new to coding, this book unlocks the magic of Python and shows you how to apply it to statistical analysis tasks. You'll learn to set up a coding environment and use Python's libraries and functions to mine data for correlations and test hypotheses. You'll also get a crash course in the concepts of probability, including graphing and explaining your results. Part coding book, part stats class, part business analyst guide, this book is ideal for anyone tasked with squeezing insight from data. --
One bad mother in praise of psycho housewives, stage parents, momfluencers, and other women we love to hate
"We all have an idea what it means to be a good mom: little screen time, kids hitting their milestones, endless patience and understanding, and self-sacrifice on behalf of one's children. But what does it mean to be a "bad mom" in modern society? Women as wide-ranging as Meghan Markle, Hannah Neelman (of Ballerina Farm), and anyone giving birth over forty, have been labeled "bad moms." In a world where the rules are constantly changing, it feels like women simply cannot win. With this in mind, in her first book, Ej Dickson takes a sharp, provocative look at one of society's most polarizing labels: the "bad mom." What makes a mother "bad," and why? Through the lens of pop culture and American history, Ej Dickson explores how this trope has evolved--from Victorian "angels in the house" to the infamous Mommie Dearest, from Instagram influencers like EmRata and Mormon momfluencers to fictional icons like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Each chapter dives into a different archetype of so-called bad motherhood--like the Stage Mom, the Tiger Mom, the MILF, the MLM hun--challenging us to rethink our assumptions about femininity, parenting, and societal expectations. Drawing on insightful analysis and interviews, Dickson unpacks why our culture is obsessed with vilifying moms and how issues of race and class shape these narratives. Are bad moms truly "bad," or do they simply defy norms we don't fully understand--or fear?"--
We are the World (Cup) a personal history of the world's greatest sporting event
"Every four years, millions of viewers all over the globe are united in the drama of the world's biggest sporting event. Geopolitical turmoil, popular culture, clashes of custom and style all weave together on the pitch, making the World Cup about so much more than soccer. For fans, it is a series of triumphs, heartbreaks, and shocking twists of fate. For the players, single matches, single plays, single glorious moments can be life changing. In We are the World (Cup),Roger Bennett imbues his unmitigated love for and dedication to the game into a deeply researched and deeply personal distillation of every tournament he has experienced from the 1978 to 2022."--Providedby publisher
107 days
"Your Secret Service code name is Pioneer. You are the first woman in history to be elected vice president of the United States. On July 21, 2024, your running mate, Joe Biden, announces that he will not be seeking reelection. The presidential election will occur on November 5, 2024. You have 107 days. Written with candor, a unique perspective, and the pace of a page-turning novel, 107 Days takes you inside the race for the presidency as no one has ever done before"--Provided by publisher
Winston and the Windsors how Churchill shaped a royal dynasty
This work is a joint biography examining the relationship between Winston Churchill and the British royal family, particularly the House of Windsor. It explores Churchill's political and personal interactions with successive monarchs, including George V, Edward VIII, George VI, and Elizabeth II, and analyzes how these relationships influenced both Churchill's career and the modern British monarchy. The book provides historical context regarding Churchill's evolving role as advisor, critic, and statesman in relation to the Crown
A short history of nearly everything 2.0
"Bill Bryson's quest to understand everything that has happened in the history of the earth, from the Big Bang theory to the rise of civilization and beyond--revised to reflect the last two decades of scientific advancement. How did we get from being nothing at all to where we are today? How did the age of the dinosaurs eventually give way to the age of the iPhone? In this completely revised update to the international phenomenon A Short History of Nearly Everything, Bill Bryson returns to answer these questions and many more. Bryson brings a groundbreaking account of life itself to a new generation of readers and wonderers, as he takes subjects often passed off as boring and incomprehensible and renders them accessible, fascinating, and outright amusing to anyone who's ever wondered about the world around them. Introducing readers to a long list of the world's most impressive archaeologists, paleontologists, physicists, astronomers, anthropologists, and mathematicians--from their offices and laboratories to dig sites and field camps--Bryson embarks on a journey to discover answers to the biggest questions about the universe and ourselves. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 is a profoundly enlightening, surprisingly humorous, and charmingly clever adventure into the realm of human knowledge, as only Bryson can render it. His revamped Short History is a thrilling journey through time and space, and his writing will make readers both new and old see the world in a whole new way."--
Other people's houses
"The Hill is the kind of place everyone wants to live: luxurious, exclusive and safe. But now someone is breaking and entering these Cheshire homes one by one, and DS Leo Brady suspects the burglar is looking for something, or someone, in particular. Over the border in Wales, DC Ffion Morgan recovers the body of an estate agent from the lake. There's no love lost between Ffion and estate agents, but who hated this one enough to want her dead - and why? As their cases collide, Ffion and Leo discover people will pay a high price to keep their secrets behind closed doors . . ." --
Life: a love story
"As ninety-two-year-old Florence 'Flo' Greene nears the end of her life, she writes a letter to Ruthie, the woman who grew up next door to her, describing the items Flo is leaving Ruthie in her will. But as it goes on, telling surprising stories about those 'little' things Flo will leave behind (what could possibly be the worth of a rubber band kept in a matchbox tied up in red ribbon?), an unforgettable portrait of the life she has lived emerges. The letter starts off as an autobiography in things, but it turns out to do much more than that: ultimately, it will transform Flo and those around her. In the time she has left, Flo decides to take herself up on tiny dares"--
Lake effect
"It's 1977 and an air of restlessness has settled on the residents of Cambridge Road in Rochester, New York, a place long fueled by the booming fortunes of Kodak and Xerox and, for some, the mores of the Catholic church. When Nina Larkin is given a copy of The Joy of Sex by her newly divorced friend, she can no longer dismiss the nearly nonexistent intimacy of her marriage. Just as her oldest child, Clara, is falling in love for the first time, Nina finds herself longing for the forbidden: a midlife awakening. An intoxicating fling with a prominent neighbor brings Nina a freedom she never thought possible--but also risks the reputations of both families and unravels Clara's world, just as she stands on the threshold of adulthood. Years later, Clara, now a successful food stylist in New York City, has never been able to move past the long-ago scandal. Drawn back home by the pull of a family wedding and wrestling with her own demons, she makes a pivotal decision that turns her life upside down."--
Race against terror chasing an al Qaeda killer at the dawn of the forever war
"When federal prosecutors Dave Bitkower and Shreve Ariail get the call from the FBI that the Italians have known terrorist Spin Ghul in custody, they immediately recognize the stakes of the situation. Determined to deliver justice for the soldiers killed in combat, they must traverse the globe, uncovering facts and evidence from thousands of miles away on a remote battlefield in Afghanistan. Through intense reporting and meticulous recreation, from the battlefield to the courthouse, [this book] tells the story of a man radicalized to enact violence, of the courageous soldiers who risked their lives for each other, and the diverse set of law enforcement, intelligence, and military personnel who work tirelessly to stay one step ahead of disaster"--
Evensong
The Humpty Dumpty Club is distraught when their powerhouse leader, Joan Hargrove, takes a bad fall down her stairs, knocking her out of commission. Now, as well as running errands and shepherding those less able to their doctors' appointments, they have to pick up the slack. Between navigating their own relationships and aging bodies and attending choir practice, these invisible yet indomitable women help where they can. They bake cookies, they care for pets, they pick up prescriptions, they sit vigil by the sick, and most of all, they show up for the people they've pledged to help. In the face of death, divorce, and the myriad directions our lives can take, the Humpty Dumpty club represents the power of community and chosen family
Heart, life, music
"In college, Country Music Hall of Fame member Kenny Chesney found himself on a barstool with a guitar and an unexpected connection between people, life, and songs. His heart caught fire. With Nashville's vibrant creative scene, characters, legends, and places now long gone from the city he encountered in those early days, Chesney explores the quest to find himself as an artist and a man, as well as a sense of home anywhere there's an ocean. These are the stories of the unlikely game changer who became the sound of coming of age in the 21st century, made friends with his heroes, rocked stadiums, and founded a No Shoes Nation"--
The wolfer
"Asa North was a wolfer, the best there was--fearless, cunning and as relentless as the predators he stalked. When a bounty is placed on Black Jack, a massive black wolf terrorizing the Idaho Territory, Asa takes the job. The animal has left a trail of slaughtered cattle and broken ranchers in its wake, and Asa vows to end it. But in the remote Caribou Mountains, Asa isn't the only one tracking prey. Others are out there--desperate men with blood in their eyes. And they're not just after the wolf. They're after Asa." --
Desi Arnaz the man who invented television
"An illuminating biography of Desi Arnaz, the visionary, trailblazing Cuban American who revolutionized television and brought laughter to millions as Lucille Ball's beloved husband on I Love Lucy, leaving a remarkable legacy that continues to influence American culture today. Desi Arnaz is a name that resonates with fans of classic television, but few understand the depth of his contributions to the entertainment industry. In Desi Arnaz, Todd S. Purdum offers a captivating biography that dives into the groundbreaking Latino artist and businessman known to millions as Ricky Ricardo from I Love Lucy. Beyond his iconic role, Arnaz was a pioneering entrepreneur who fundamentally transformed the television landscape. His journey from Cuban aristocracy to world-class entertainer is remarkable. After losing everything during the 1933 Cuban revolution, Arnaz reinvented himself in pre-World War II Miami, tapping into the rising demand for Latin music. By twenty, he had formed his own band and sparked the conga dance craze in America. Behind the scenes, he revolutionized television production by filming I Love Lucy before a live studio audience with synchronized cameras, a model that remains a sitcom gold standard today. Despite being underestimated due to his accent and origins, Arnaz's legacy is monumental. Purdum's biography, enriched with unpublished materials and interviews, reveals the man behind the legend and highlights his enduring contributions to pop culture and television"--
Death on Dickens Island
"Delia Dickens has come home to Dickens Island, a small island in the Long Island Sound, after a twelve-year stint in Manhattan. She's looking forward to helping her father revitalize the general store that the family owns as well as curating a small book nook. Most importantly, she wants to reunite with her fifteen-year-old son. But Dickens Island isn't the peaceful town Delia remembers -- and she might be in more danger here than she ever was in the big city. Delia's Aunt Reenie and Uncle Brad, both prominent community leaders, are at odds over the sale of a farm and its future use. This has created friction, not only in their marriage, but amongst the citizens of the town. When a young woman, new to the town council and friendly with Brad, is found murdered, everything escalates and reaches a new boiling point. With Reenie and Brad both suspects in the case and at each other's throats, the townspeople start to take sides. When the ghost of her grandmother visits her, Delia learns how past events have impacted the present, and it is up to her to expose the farm's sordid secrets in order to catch a murderer and restore peace to her beloved island." --
The traitors circle the true story of a secret resistance network in Nazi Germany -- and the spy who betrayed them
"When the whole world is lying, someone must tell the truth. Berlin, 1943 : A group of high society anti-Nazi dissenters meet for a tea party one late summer's afternoon. They do not know that, sitting around the table, is someone poised to betray them all to the Gestapo. They form a circle of unlikely rebels, drawn from the German elite : two countesses, a diplomat, an intelligence officer, an ambassador's widow and a pioneering head mistress. What unites every one of them is a shared loathing of the Nazis, a refusal to bow to Hitler and the courage to perform perilous acts of resistance : meeting in the shadows, rescuing Jews or plotting for a future Germany freed from the Fèuhrer's rule. Or so they believe. How did a group of brave, principled rebels, who had successfully defied Adolf Hitler for more than a decade, come to fall into such a lethal trap? Undone fromwithin and pursued to near-destruction by one of the Reich's cruelest men, they showed a heroism in the face of the most vengeful regime in history that raises the question : what kind of person does it take to risk everything and stand up to tyranny?"--Provided by publisher
Good people
"A provocative novel about an immigrant family living the American dream-and the daughter whose death raises questions about just how American they really want to become"-- Provided by publisher
Brawler stories
Brawler is a collection of short stories by Lauren Groff, spanning the 1950s to the present and set in diverse locations across the United States, including New England, Florida, and California. The nine stories explore human relationships, ethical choices, and the tensions between personal desires and social obligations. Characters face challenges such as caregiving, family loss, and moral dilemmas, and the narratives examine the complexities of love, fear, compassion, and survival. The stories are interconnected thematically, emphasizing human nature, moral conflict, and personal transformation. The collection highlights Groff's stylistic range, blending realism with psychological insight and rich narrative detail