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Special Delivery: A Book's Journey Around the World is a
beautifully illustrated guide following the journey of one book
across the globe, from a printing press in a factory far, far away,
over land and across the sea, to the hands of a young boy. With
stylish, contemporary artwork from Klas Fahlen and gentle narrative
text by Polly Faber, this gorgeous picture book introduces all the
people, processes and vehicles involved in delivering the perfect
gift! From factory workers and train drivers to container ship
captains, post office workers and booksellers, children will be
fascinated to find out how the very book they are holding in their
hands made its way all around the world! Bonus non-fiction material
includes three pages of fantastic fully illustrated special
delivery facts to inspire and delight curious readers.
At 7:30 a.m. on June 16, 1944, George Junius Stinney Jr. was
escorted by four guards to the death chamber. Wearing socks but no
shoes, the 14-year-old Black boy walked with his Bible tucked under
his arm. The guards strapped his slight, five-foot-one-inch frame
into the electric chair. His small size made it difficult to affix
the electrode to his right leg and the face mask, which was clearly
too large, fell to the floor when the executioner flipped the
switch. That day, George Stinney became, and today remains, the
youngest person executed in the United States during the twentieth
century.How was it possible, even in Jim Crow South Carolina, for a
child to be convicted, sentenced to death, and executed based on
circumstantial evidence in a trial that lasted only a few hours?
Through extensive archival research and interviews with Stinney's
contemporaries-men and women alive today who still carry
distinctive memories of the events that rocked the small town of
Alcolu and the entire state-Eli Faber pieces together the chain of
events that led to this tragic injustice. The first book to fully
explore the events leading to Stinney's death, The Child in the
Electric Chair offers a compelling narrative with a meticulously
researched analysis of the world in which Stinney lived-the era of
lynching, segregation, and racist assumptions about Black
Americans. Faber explains how a systemically racist system, paired
with the personal ambitions of powerful individuals, turned a blind
eye to human decency and one of the basic tenets of the American
legal system that individuals are innocent until proven guilty. As
society continues to grapple with the legacies of racial injustice,
the story of George Stinney remains one that can teach us lessons
about our collective past and present. By ably placing the Stinney
case into a larger context, Faber reveals how this case is not just
a travesty of justice locked in the era of the Jim Crow South but
rather one that continues to resonate in our own time. A foreword
is provided by Carol Berkin, Presidential Professor of History
Emerita at Baruch College at the City University of New York and
author of several books including Civil War Wives: The Lives and
Times of Angelina Grimke Weld, Varina Howell Davis, and Julia Dent
Grant.
On September 30, 1938, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain
flew back to London from his meeting in Munich with German
Chancellor Adolf Hitler. As he disembarked from the aircraft, he
held aloft a piece of paper, which contained the promise that
Britain and Germany would never go to war with one another again.
He had returned bringing "Peace with honour--Peace for our time."
Drawing on a wealth of archival material, acclaimed historian David
Faber delivers a sweeping reassessment of the extraordinary events
of 1938, tracing the key incidents leading up to the Munich
Conference and its immediate aftermath: Lord Halifax's ill-fated
meeting with Hitler; Chamberlain's secret discussions with
Mussolini; and the Berlin scandal that rocked Hitler's regime. He
takes us to Vienna, to the Sudentenland, and to Prague. In Berlin,
we witness Hitler inexorably preparing for war, even in the face of
opposition from his own generals; in London, we watch as
Chamberlain makes one supreme effort after another to appease
Hitler.
Resonating with an insider's feel for the political infighting
Faber uncovers, "Munich, 1938 "transports us to the war rooms and
bunkers, revealing the covert negotiations and" "scandals upon
which the world's fate would rest. It is modern history writing at
its best.""
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Resistance (DVD)
Michael Sheen, Stanislav Ianevski, Iwan Rheon, Andrea Riseborough, Kimberley Nixon, …
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Amit Gupta directs this adaptation of Owen Sheers' debut novel
starring Andrea Riseborough and Michael Sheen. It's 1944 and D-Day
has failed. The United Kingdom is now under Nazi occupation. In the
remote Welsh village of Olchon, farmer's wife Sarah Lewis
(Riseborough) wakes up one morning to find her husband has
mysteriously disappeared along with all the other men in the
village. Then, as they wait for news, a German patrol arrives in
their valley on an undisclosed mission. During the harsh winter
that follows, the two groups are forced to pull together to survive
the last days of the war. Cut off from the conflict around them,
both the villagers and the Nazis find the lines between
collaboration, duty, occupation and survival becoming less defined
as time goes on...
How do you respond to the toddler who won't brush his teeth? The
five-year old who pinches the baby? The child who throws everything
she can reach? Well, parenting experts Joanna Faber and Julie King
have the answers, and are here to help. Part of the internationally
bestselling How to Talk... parenting series, this user-friendly
guide gives insights and tried-and-tested strategies to navigate
the everyday challenges of life with children ages 2-7, showing you
how to put them into practice in real-life scenarios. Whether you
want to learn how to understand and handle your children's
emotions, give effective praise, engage cooperation in the common
areas of daily - and nightly - conflict, or address the special
needs of children with autism and sensory issues, this accessible
book is filled with top tips, relatable stories and
forward-thinking techniques designed to transform how you parent
your children.
A beautifully illustrated picture book exploring the jobs that keep
a city running all through the night, and make it ready for the new
day. The sky is getting dark. In a big city, a little girl is
eating her dinner, brushing her teeth and getting ready for bed.
Meanwhile, her mother is putting on her coat and getting ready to
go to work. But where will she go, and who will she see along the
way? As the night goes on, follow nurses, cleaners, delivery
workers, doctors, police officers, journalists and many more. Meet
the people doing the important jobs that help keep the city running
all through the night, ready for the next day to come. Every Nosy
Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio
recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!
Life had been looking up - she's dating a new man and finally
getting praise at work. But after the accident everything seems to
plummet downhill. In the space of a few days her flat is burgled
and her flatmate assaulted - she loses her phone and then her job.
Are these events linked? Perhaps what she had seen was something
more sinister?
(Faber Piano Adventures ). Book B of the Fabers' method for the
young beginner moves the student into staff-reading. Music notation
is explored through stepwise directional reading, pattern
recognition, and changing hand positions, all in the context of
engaging songs, games and creative exploration at the piano.
Maintaining the child-centered philosophy of the series, the
"friends at the piano" from the A Books introduce students to the
music of two new composer friends Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and
Ludwig van Beethoven. Classic themes share the stage with
contemporary pop and jazz sounds for young ears to absorb and
enjoy. The Book B CD presents a vibrant mix of sounds, from boogie
to Beethoven. It serves as a listening CD which educates and as an
accompaniment CD for play-along.
A riotously funny picture book about kindness and community. The
animals of Park View Rise all love their high-rise home. It's
peaceful, calm and quiet - no one here would cause a riot... But
when Honky Tonk sings much too loudly, Smart Alec's DIY goes all
wrong and Sugar Plum's freshly baked treats are ruined, well, all
hell breaks loose! Luckily, Kitsy Bitsy arrives just in time to
teach her neighbours about the importance of kindness... and an
enormous cake brings everyone together for a party!
Roll-off-the-tongue rhyming text by Polly Faber and bright, lively
artwork by Melissa Crowton combine in this comic, timely tale.
Readers can make their own Good Neighbour Cake using the recipe at
the end of the book! Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes
with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code
and listen along!
(Faber Piano Adventures ). Written for ages 5 and 6, My First Piano
Adventure captures the child's playful spirit. Fun-filled songs,
rhythm games and technique activities develop beginning keyboard
skills. Three distinguishing features of the Lesson Book A make it
unique and effective for the young 5-6 year old beginner. 1. A
strong focus on technique embedded in the book through playful
technique games, chants, and carefully-composed pieces that gently
lead the child into pianistic motions. 2. An outstanding CD for the
young student to listen, sing, tap, and play along with at the
piano. The orchestrated songs on the CD feature children singing
the lyrics, which has great appeal to the 5-6 year old beginner.
The CD becomes a ready-made practice partner that guides the
student and parent for all the pieces and activities in the books.
3. The fanciful art features five multi-cultural children who are
also learning to play. These friends at the piano introduce basic
rhythms, white key names, and a variety of white and black-key
songs that span classical, folk, and blues. Young students will
listen, sing, create, and play more musically with Nancy and
Randall Faber s My First Piano Adventure, Lesson Book A. The Lesson
Book introduces directional pre-reading, elementary music theory
and technique with engaging songs, games, and creative discovery at
the keyboard. Young students will enjoy the multi-cultural "friends
at the piano" who introduce white-key names, basic rhythms, and a
variety of songs which span classical, folk, and blues.
Ear-training and eye-training are also part of the curriculum. The
Fabers' instructional theory "ACE" - Analysis, Creativity, and
Expression, guides the pedagogy of My First Piano Adventure.
Analysis leads to understanding, creativity leads to
self-discovery, and expression develops personal artistry. The CD
for this book offers a unique listening experience with outstanding
orchestrations and vocals. The recordings demonstrate a key
principle of the course: when children listen, sing, tap, and move
to their piano music, they play more musically.
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Animal Attacks
Jarred Luján; Illustrated by Rudy Faber
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The rise of the information age and the digital economy has
dramatically changed engineering. With tremendous advances in
computing and communication systems, causing major organizational
upheaval, all fueled by complexity, globalization, short cycle
times, and lean supply chains, the functions of engineers have
significantly changed. Engineers must be technically savvy and have
product management and costing skills all while working in a
distributed and often unstable environment. This new edition
textbook is updated to cover the integration of cost, risk, value,
scheduling, and information technologies going beyond basic
engineering economics. Engineering Economics of Life Cycle Cost
Analysis, Second Edition offers a systems and life cycle or total
ownership cost perspective. It presents advanced costing techniques
such as simulation-based costing, decision analysis, complex
systems costing, software, big data, and cloud computing
estimation. Examples and problems demonstrating these techniques
with real-world applications are also included. All engineers will
find this book useful, but it is mainly written for systems
engineers, engineering management, and industrial engineers along
with graduate courses on advanced engineering economic analysis and
cost management, and financial analysis for engineers. To assist
with classroom teaching, the textbook provides an instructor's
manual for qualified course adoption and downloadable Excel
solutions.
A classic wartime tale of a (real!) cat who saves London's kittens
and finds refuge behind the doors of a famous publishing house.
'This time we need to get you - get all of the kittens, safe out of
London,' said Morgan decisively . . . 'To have a chance for a
better life, well, let's just say, I've got an idea.' Morgan is a
young orphan who lives off scavenging - until he finds a cosy home
at a famous London publishing house. Over time he learns a trade -
and soon becomes the very best book cat in the business. And then
the Blitz begins. Morgan finds himself training up twenty odd
kittens to be book cats, and then there is the small matter of
secretly evacuating them out of London. Happily, Morgan has a plan.
Set in war-torn London, charmingly illustrated, and full of heart
and verve. 'Charming.' Sunday Times 'A sweet feline twist on the
classic evacuee story.' The Guardian 'A delightful book.' Books for
Keeps
Thanks to a combination of physical prowess, indomitable will, and
sharp and unconventional powers of observation, Urijah The
California Kid Faber has risen to the top of the mixed martial arts
food chain. In "The Laws of the Ring", he draws from these
strengths, providing a unique and deeply personal look at life in
and outside the cage - lessons fans can use to shape their own
worlds. Part self-help book, personal journey, and meditation on a
well-lived life, "The Laws of the Ring" is filled with funny,
provocative, and inspirational stories that provide a colorful
glimpse into the rise of a young superstar and the philosophy
behind his success. For Faber, fighting is a quest for
self-awareness and an act of self-expression. The "Laws of the
Ring" offers his reflections on success and failure through his 10
Laws of Power and his Five Laws of Weakness. He speaks frankly
about personal role models like Randy Couture, as well as human
barnacles such as Internet Steve, one of the many hangers - on who
have given Faber a unique look at the dark side of fame. And he
includes wisdom drawn from disparate realms including history, art,
and sports that will guide readers on the path to getting, and
living, the life they want. My way isn't for everyone, Faber says,
but everyone can take something away from my experience.
This volume provides an extensive overview of current research on
the complex relationships between gender and communication.
Featuring a broad variety of chapters written by leading and
upcoming scholars, this edited collection uses diverse theoretical
frameworks to provide insight into recent concerns regarding
changing gender roles, representations, and resources in
communication studies. Established research and new perspectives
address vital themes in this comprehensive text, including the
shifting politics of gender, ethical and technological trends in
gendered media, and gender in daily life. Comprising 39 chapters by
a team of international contributors, the Handbook is divided into
six thematic sections: * Gendered lives and identities *
Visualizing gender * The politics of gender * Gendered contexts and
strategies * Gendered violence and communication * Gender advocacy
in action These sections examine central issues, debates, and
problems, including the ethics and politics of gender as identity,
impacts of media and technology, legal and legislative
battlegrounds for gender inequality and LGBTQ+ human rights,
changing institutional contexts, and recent research on gender
violence and communication. The final section links academic
research on gender and communication to activism and advocacy
beyond the academy. The Routledge Handbook of Gender and
Communication will be an invaluable reference work for students and
researchers working at the intersections of gender studies and
communication studies. Its international perspectives and the range
of themes it covers make it an essential and pragmatic pedagogical
resource.
(Faber Piano Adventures ). Join the My First Piano Adventure
"friends" as they play Christmas songs on the grand staff. Students
celebrate with merry melodies such as "A Ten-Foot Icicle," "Jingle
Bells," the hit song "Must Be Santa," and carols from around the
world. Songs include: A Ten-Foot Icicle * Deck the Halls * Go Tell
It on the Mountain * He Is Born, the Heav'nly Child * Infant Holy,
Infant Lowly * Jingle Bells * Must Be Santa * The 24th of December
* What Did the Angel Say? * We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
Morning rush hour on the London tube. Laurie Bateman witnesses a
terrible accident. Life had been looking up - she's dating a new
man and finally getting praise at work. But after the accident
everything seems to plummet downhill. In the space of a few days
her flat is burgled and her flatmate assaulted - she loses her
phone and then her job. Are these events linked? Perhaps what she
had seen was something more sinister?Compelled to investigate,
Laurie finds herself in serious danger and is soon fleeing for her
life through tube tunnels in the dead of night - the hunter has
become the hunted.
(Faber Piano Adventures ). 64 pages of fun-filled activities
support the music learning process. Reading steps on the staff is a
primary focus of Book B. The inventive Writing Book guides young
players in reading, hearing and creating with steps on the Grand
Staff. Teachers will welcome the special "C.L.A.P. for
Sightreading" pages, designed to reinforce and celebrate
note-reading. Students touch on music history with Mozart's and
Beethoven's Fun Facts and Games and take a peek into Beethoven's
Composing Room. Tucker, Blinker and Tap return with ear-training,
sightreading, and rhythm fun. Then there is also the Tooth Fairy
Visit, Rhythm Beads, Escape of the Quarter Notes... and much more.
First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
(Faber Piano Adventures ). Book 1 covers fundamental rhythms, all
the notes of the grand staff, C position, G position. Contents
include: Aloha Oe * Amazing Grace * Bagpipes * Bus Stop Boogie *
Camptown Races * Chant of the Monk * Chant of the Monks * Chinese
Dragon * Chord Crossings * Dreamscape * Eine Kleine Nachtmusik *
English Minuet * Fife and Drums * Forest Drums * French Minuet.
(Faber Piano Adventures ). Developing the ear and training the eye
of the young child is a key component of the Writing Book A.
Tucker, the mascot dog who loves to LISTEN, is always on the scene
as the young child imitates, matches, and creates rhythmic and
melodic patterns. The multi-cultural friends present improvisation
and simple, guided composition activities. Blinker, the owl who
loves to LOOK, helps students recognize patterns of rhythms and
notes, and introduces sightreading. The Writing Book offers a
holistic, musical approach to theory through discovery, creativity,
imagination, and fun
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