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A colorful and eclectic comics anthology exploring a wide range of
autistic experiencesâfrom diagnosis journeys to finding
communityâfrom contributors with autism. From artist and curator
Bex Ollerton comes an anthology featuring comics from thirty
autistic creators about their experiences of living in a world that
doesnât always understand or accept them. Sensory: Life on the
Spectrum contains illustrated explorations of everything from life
pre-diagnosis to tips on how to explain autism to someone who
doesnât have it, to suggestions for how to soothe yourself when
youâre feeling overstimulated. With unique, vibrant comic-style
illustrations and the emotional depth and vulnerability of memoir,
this book depicts these varied experiences with the kind of insight
that only those who have lived them can have.
Most people are familiar with hummingbirds and the balletic ways in
which they feed on flowers. But did you know that these kinds of
relationships first evolved at least 50 million years ago? And that
nowadays at least 64 families of birds include species that act as
pollinators, for tens of thousands of different plants? Not only of
great ecological significance, such interactions have been the
inspiration for art and literature, for stories about gods and
warriors, and for branding guitars and even cheese. This is the
first book that deals with bird pollination in all of its
diversity. It looks beyond the iconic hummingbirds, sunbirds and
honeyeaters, to assess the real breadth and significance of avian
involvement with flowers. Pollinating birds have intricate lives
that are often highly dependent on flowers, and the plants
themselves are at the whim of birds for their reproduction. This
makes them crucial players within many ecosystems, but these
relationships are threatened by disease, habitat destruction and
climate change. Yet there are also optimistic stories to be told
about conservation and restoration projects that reveal the
commitment of scientists, conservationists and the public to
preserving these ecologically vital connections. This
groundbreaking study reclaims birds as pollinators. It rescues them
from being mere novelties of (especially Neotropical) natural
history, and explores their interaction with flowers in all its
significance. These associations carry huge importance in the
worldâs ecosystems, and are the drivers and objects of evolution.
In addition, as a source of cultural inspiration, with a history
stretching back millennia, they are part of the ongoing
relationship between humanity and the rest of nature.
A unique and personal insight into the ecology and evolution of
pollinators, their relationships with flowers, and their
conservation in a rapidly changing world. The pollination of
flowers by insects, birds and other animals is a fundamentally
important ecological function that supports both the natural world
and human society. Without pollinators to facilitate the sexual
reproduction of plants, the world would be a biologically poorer
place in which to live, there would be an impact on food security,
and human health would suffer. Written by one of the world's
leading pollination ecologists, this book provides an introduction
to what pollinators are, how their interactions with flowers have
evolved, and the fundamental ecology of these relationships. It
explores the pollination of wild and agricultural plants in a
variety of habitats and contexts, including urban, rural and
agricultural environments. The author also provides practical
advice on how individuals and organisations can study, and support,
pollinators. As well as covering the natural history of pollinators
and flowers, the author discusses their cultural importance, and
the ways in which pollinator conservation has been portrayed from a
political perspective. The book draws on field work experiences in
South America, Africa, Australia, the Canary Islands and the UK.
For over 30 years the author has spent his career researching how
plants and pollinators evolve relationships, how these interactions
function ecologically, their importance for society, and how we can
conserve them in a rapidly changing world. This book offers a
unique and personal insight into the science of pollinators and
pollination, aimed at anyone who is interested in understanding
these fascinating and crucial ecological interactions.
This book investigates a puzzling and neglected phenomenon - the
rise of English Arminianism during the decade of puritan rule.
Throughout the 1650s, numerous publications, from scholarly folios
to popular pamphlets, attacked the doctrinal commitments of
Reformed Orthodoxy. This anti-Calvinist onslaught came from
different directions: episcopalian royalists (Henry Hammond,
Herbert Thorndike, Peter Heylyn), radical puritan defenders of the
regicide (John Goodwin and John Milton), and sectarian Quakers and
General Baptists. Unprecedented rejection of Calvinist soteriology
was often coupled with increased engagement with Catholic, Lutheran
and Remonstrant alternatives. As a result, sophisticated Arminian
publications emerged on a scale that far exceeded the Laudian era.
Cromwellian England therefore witnessed an episode of religious
debate that significantly altered the doctrinal consensus of the
Church of England for the remainder of the seventeenth century. The
book will appeal to historians interested in the contested nature
of 'Anglicanism' and theologians interested in Protestant debates
regarding sovereignty and free will. Part One is a work of
religious history, which charts the rise of English Arminianism
across different ecclesial camps - episcopal, puritan and
sectarian. These chapters not only introduce the main protagonists
but also highlight a surprising range of distinctly English
Arminian formulations. Part Two is a work of historical theology,
which traces the detailed doctrinal formulations of two prominent
divines - the puritan John Goodwin and the episcopalian Henry
Hammond. Their Arminian theologies are set in the context of the
Western theological tradition and the soteriological debates, that
followed the Synod of Dort. The book therefore integrates
historical and theological enquiry to offer a new perspective on
the crisis of 'Calvinism' in post-Reformation England.
'On all my travels, if I had the Gospels, Paul's letter to the
Romans and Andrew Ollerton's book I would need nothing else!' Sir
David Suchet With his trademark straightforward teaching style,
Andrew Ollerton guides readers through Romans - one of the most
theologically complex books of the Bible - to discover how an
understanding of Paul's longest letter unlocks the whole story of
Scripture and helps us make sense of life. It's been said that if
the New Testament were the Himalayas, Paul's Epistle to the Romans
would be Mount Everest. The chapters of this book therefore imagine
the contents of the letter as a great mountain landscape - complex,
challenging but highly rewarding. Together, we will take on the
challenge of ascending to the summit, taking in the view and then
descending to put it into practice on the other side. Readers will
not only come away with a greater understanding of Romans, but as
invigorated disciples, equipped for the adventure of life and
faith, and emboldened to share the Gospel with others. Each chapter
includes suggested Bible readings and questions for reflection,
making this book a great choice for devotional reading for Lent
2023. Romans is a perfect follow-up read for fans of Andrew's first
book The Bible, those who've completed Bible Society's 'The Bible
Course', or the Alpha course.
How do you make a commitment and achieve your goals? How do you end
procrastination and hesitation that feeds self-doubt? How do you
learn to be courageous in all aspects of your life? Ex-Special
Forces soldier Ollie Ollerton knows more than his fair share about
keeping going. As a recruit he survived the infamously tough SAS
selection process on a busted ankle with the Directing Staff
pleading with him to give up. But it's in Ollie's personal life
that he really had to dig deep. At his lowest he was battling a
failed relationship, substance abuse, depression and a reckless
disregard for his own life. In his new book Ollie tells the story
of how he turned his life around and passes on the lessons he has
learned. In Battle Ready Ollie shares the step-by-step plan that
changed his life. From finding purpose and visualising an outcome,
to breaking bad habits and establishing positive new routines, his
advice will help readers to overcome their own obstacles; to become
ready for any battle.
This volume records the proceedings of an international conference
organised as a tribute to the contribution made by Professor H.
Fessler over the whole of his pro fessionallife, in the field of
applied stress analysis. The conference, held at the Univer sity of
Nottingham on 30 and 31 August 1990, was timed to coincide with the
date of his formal retirement from the post of Professor of
Experimental Stress Analysis in the University. The idea grew from
discussions between some of Professor Fessler's academic associates
from Nottingham and elsewhere. An organising committee was set up,
and it was decided to invite contributions to the conference in the
form of review papers and original research papers in the field of
experimental, theoretical and computational stress analysis. The
size of the response, both in papers submitted and in attendance at
the conference, indicates that the idea proved attractive to many
of his peers, former associates and research students. A bound copy
of the volume is to be presented to Professor Fessler at the
conference dinner on 30 August 1990."
Life and leadership lessons from the Special Forces, from the stars
of Channel 4 series SAS: Who Dares Wins - including Sunday Times
bestselling author of FIRST MAN: LEADING FROM THE FRONT, Ant
Middleton Are you up to the challenge of SAS leadership? Only the
best will succeed... Britain's SAS (Special Air Service) has an
unparalleled reputation for soldiering excellence. Their skills and
techniques have been perfected in the most demanding environments
imaginable, but many of these can also be used in our everyday
lives. This book takes situations all of us will experience during
our lives and presents tactical lessons drawn from SAS training and
battlefield experience. Its four authors - stars of the hit Channel
4 show SAS: Who Dares Wins - how their finely honed understanding
of how to handle extreme challenges can be applied in any
environment. Their advice on negotiation, people management,
self-motivation and resilience, among other things, can transform
your performance in a whole range of scenarios: from buying a
house, nailing a job interview, and the experience of dealing with
rejection, to maintaining a diet, or managing that pushy colleague
at work. This is the ultimate guide to leadership and personal
achievement.
No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you! The
100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement
strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an
expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice
with their peers. Each title includes at least ten additional
extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage
all learners. _______________ Teaching mathematics in the secondary
school can be very demanding, especially with the extra pressure of
'no notice' Ofsted inspections. In this fully updated book Mike
Ollerton offers strategies and activities for you to integrate into
your everyday teaching to ensure your lessons are consistently
outstanding and include all the mathematics skills secondary
students need to study. Topics include algebra, fractions, geometry
and measurement, as well as domino and dice games and an exciting
study of Fibonacci. Many of the ideas start from a very simple
concept that can be developed into more challenging mathematics,
allowing you to differentiate your teaching to inspire, challenge
and motivate every student in your class. The book includes
step-by-step instructions, diagrams to exemplify the techniques and
teaching tips for the best ways to put the activities into
practice. Your biggest problem will be deciding which idea to use
first!
'Honest, revealing insight into the bestselling book of all time.'
Bear Grylls 'A stimulating and accessible survey of history's most
influential book.' Tom Holland, historian and author of Dominion
'Personal and profound; informative and practical. If you want to
experience the Bible as a rich source of guidance and hope, this
book is for you.' Simon Thomas, former Sky Sports and Blue Peter
presenter When we make sense of the Bible, the Bible makes sense of
us. The political, social and cultural upheaval of our times can
leave us feeling bewildered and wondering where to turn for
trustworthy guidance. As unlikely as it may seem, could the Bible
provide ancient wisdom that helps us flourish today? Join Andrew
Ollerton as he explores the storyline of Scripture, connecting six
major biblical events with six definitive human needs: for meaning,
freedom, peace, community, love and for an ultimate home. In short,
digestible chapters, Andrew reveals how the Bible story makes sense
of our human story. Discover for yourself a limitless source of
guidance and hope in the face of so much uncertainty. Underpinned
by a depth of scholarship, the book is non-technical in style,
making it accessible for the widest possible readership - including
Christians and seekers interested in the Bible. The book will also
provide a model for Bible communicators and church leaders wishing
to engage more deeply with the relevance of the Bible in our
cultural moment. Contains discussion questions for small groups, as
well as suggested Bible readings and reflection questions to
accompany each chapter. The structure of the book makes it ideal to
read during Lent. This book has been chosen for the National Big
Church Read in January 2022.
Just as flowering plants depend on their pollinators, many birds,
insects, and bats rely on plants for energy and nutrients. This
plant-pollinator relationship is essential to the survival of
natural and agricultural ecosystems. "Plant-Pollinator
Interactions" portrays the intimate relationships of pollination
over time and space and reveals patterns of interactions from
individual to community levels, showing how these patterns change
at different spatial and temporal scales.
Nickolas M. Waser and Jeff Ollerton bring together experts from
around the world to offer a comprehensive analysis of pollination,
including the history of thinking about specialization and
generalization and a comparison of pollination to other mutualisms.
An overview of current thinking and of future research priorities,
"Plant-Pollinator Interactions "covers an important theme in
evolutionary ecology with far-reaching applications in conservation
and agriculture. This book will find an eager audience in
specialists studying pollination and other mutualisms, as well as
with biologists who are interested in ecological, evolutionary, and
behavioral aspects of the specialization and generalization of
species.
THE MODERN-DAY SURVIVAL BIBLE FROM EX-SPECIAL FORCES SOLDIER OLLIE
OLLERTON Do you know how to thrive, not just survive? Can you build
a fire? Administer critical first aid? Could you stay alive out in
the wilderness? Fend off a wild animal? What about societal
collapse, extreme weather or urban warfare? In How to Survive
(Almost) Anything, former Special Forces soldier Ollie Ollerton
passes on all the specialist skills, knowledge and mindset learnt
over the course of a life that has experienced some of the world's
toughest conditions and most hostile situations: whether that's
fending off a wild animal at 10 years-old, serving in the elite
Special Forces, or mountaineering in the ice-capped Himalayas. This
essential guide meticulously teaches you how to prepare your
instincts, ready your mentality and hone your survival skills so
that you have the tools and know-how to survive whatever comes
next.
DON'T MISS OLLIE OLLERTON'S EXPLOSIVE FOLLOW UP TO SCAR TISSUE, THE
NEW THRILLER ALL OR NOTHING! PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW. OLLIE
OLLERTON CO-HOSTS SAS: WHO DARES WINS ALONGSIDE ANT MIDDLETON,
JASON FOX and MARK BILLINGHAM. THIS IS HIS INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY
Where is your break point? Is it here? Facing the gruelling SAS
selection process on one leg, with a busted ankle and the finish
line nowhere in sight? Or here? Under heavy fire from armed
kidnappers while protecting journalists en route to Baghdad. Or is
it here? At the bottom of a bottle, with a family in pieces, unable
to adapt to a civilian lifestyle, yearning for a warzone?
Ex-Special Forces soldier and star of TV's SAS: Who Dares Wins,
Ollie Ollerton has faced many break points in his life and now he
tells us the vital lessons he has learnt. His incredible story
features hardened criminals, high-speed car chases,
counter-terrorism and humanitarian heroics - freeing children from
a trafficking ring in Thailand. Ollie has faced break points in his
personal life too, surviving a freak childhood attack, run-ins with
the law as a teenager rebelling against a broken home, his
self-destructive battles with alcohol and drug addiction, and his
struggles with anxiety and depression. His final redemption as an
entrepreneur and mental health charity ambassador has seen him
overcome adversity to build a new and better life. 'Everyone has
the capacity for incredible achievement, because it's only when
it's crunch time, when you're down to your last bullet - when
you're at break point - that you find out who you really are.'
The explosive debut thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling
author of Break Point and former Special Forces team leader, Ollie
Ollerton. Ex-Special Forces soldier Alex Abbott escaped the Middle
East under a cloud and now lives hand-to-mouth in Singapore.
Scraping a living as a gun for hire and estranged from his family,
Abbott is haunted by ghosts of the past, drinking to dull the pain.
Life's tough, but there is one upside - at least he's not in
Baghdad. That's about to change. When a job goes badly wrong,
Abbott's in hot water. Next he learns that his military son,
Nathan, is missing in Iraq. Knowing something is wrong, needing to
find his son and desperate for redemption, Abbott has no choice but
to go back. Returning to Baghdad, Abbott renews old acquaintances
and begins his search for Nathan. The body count rises as old
wounds open and he struggles to confront his demons,
self-medicating the only way he knows how. But when one of his old
crew turns up dead in mysterious circumstances and the link with
Nathan is clear, Abbott begins to suspect a trap. But who is the
hunter? And who is the hunted? LOOK OUT FOR THE NEW ALEX ABBOTT
THRILLER, ALL OR NOTHING, OUT NOVEMBER 2021
THE NEW THRILLER FROM THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR He turns the
groaning Abbott over, puts the barrel of the gun to the back of his
head. 'We're doing him a favour,' he says. 'I know a guy with a
death-wish when I see one.' He pulls the trigger. They say blood is
thicker than water. They never mention alcohol. Ex special-forces
soldier Alex Abbott has a lead on the killer of his dead brother.
If only he can stay off the booze long enough to hunt it down. But
the skeletons in Abbott's closet are mounting up faster than the
bodies in their bags, and Abbott needs to get his focus back if
he's going to get his revenge. His pursuit takes him to the North
of England, where Abbott infiltrates a local gang; forced to carry
out jobs to maintain his cover. As he gains their trust he ventures
deeper into the organisation uncovering a long-established,
international network of rich, depraved thrill-seekers, with a
sadistic side-hustle in child trafficking. Can Abbott stay ahead of
his quarry and keep those who matter to him safe? The answer will
take Abbott into Eastern Europe, and a deadly game of cat and mouse
where he will face a terrible choice between his past and his
future; it's winner takes all and Abbott has everything to lose. 'A
real tour de Forces. Enough guns, all-terrain armour and macho
bravado to put Bond and Bourne to shame' - The Sun 'Crisp, brisk
and powerful. Ollerton skilfully portrays the menace, chaos and
corruption of post-Saddam's Iraq' - Financial Times 'Authentic and
gritty' - Heat Magazine 'With a flawed, relatable hero at its
heart, Scar Tissue is an adrenaline-fuelled thriller that sets the
groundwork for a gripping on-going series' - Culturefly
Ex-Special Forces soldier Alex Abbott escaped the Middle East under
a cloud and now lives hand-to-mouth in Singapore. Scraping a living
as a gun for hire and estranged from his family, Abbott is haunted
by ghosts of the past, drinking to dull the pain. Life's tough, but
there is one upside - at least he's not in Baghdad. That's about to
change. When a job goes badly wrong, Abbott's in hot water. Next he
learns that his military son, Nathan, is missing in Iraq. Knowing
something is wrong, needing to find his son and desperate for
redemption, Abbott has no choice but to go back. Returning to
Baghdad, Abbott renews old acquaintances and begins his search for
Nathan. The body count rises as old wounds open and he struggles to
confront his demons, self-medicating the only way he knows how. But
when one of his old crew turns up dead in mysterious circumstances
and the link with Nathan is clear, Abbott begins to suspect a trap.
But who is the hunter? And who is the hunted? This audiobook is an
MP3-CD edition.
How do you make a commitment and achieve your goals? How do you end
procrastination and hesitation that feeds self-doubt? How do you
learn to be courageous in all aspects of your life? Ex-Special
Forces soldier Ollie Ollerton knows more than his fair share about
keeping going. As a recruit he survived the infamously tough SAS
selection process on a busted ankle with the Directing Staff
pleading with him to give up. But it's in Ollie's personal life
that he really had to dig deep. At his lowest he was battling a
failed relationship, substance abuse, depression and a reckless
disregard for his own life. In his new book Ollie tells the story
of how he turned his life around and passes on the lessons he has
learned. In Battle Ready Ollie shares the step-by-step plan that
changed his life. From finding purpose and visualising an outcome,
to breaking bad habits and establishing positive new routines, his
advice will help listeners to overcome their own obstacles; to
become ready for any battle. Featuring an exclusive debrief with
Ollie and Jason Fox (co-host of SAS: Who Dares Wins, and author of
Battle Scars and Life Under Fire). This edition is an MP3 CD.
THE NEW THRILLER FROM THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR Revenge is a
game you can't afford to lose... He turns the groaning Abbott over,
puts the barrel of the gun to the back of his head. 'We're doing
him a favour,' he says. 'I know a guy with a death-wish when I see
one.' He pulls the trigger. They say blood is thicker than water.
They never mention alcohol. Ex-special forces soldier Alex Abbott
has a lead on the killer of his dead brother, if only he can stay
off the booze long enough to hunt it down. But the skeletons in
Abbott's closet are mounting up faster than the bodies in their
bags, and Abbott needs to get his focus back if he's going to get
his revenge. His pursuit takes him to the North of England, where
Abbott infiltrates a local gang, forced to carry out jobs to
maintain his cover. As he gains their trust he ventures deeper into
the organisation uncovering a long-established international
network of rich, depraved thrill-seekers, with a sadistic
side-hustle in child trafficking. Can Abbott stay ahead of his
quarry and keep those who matter to him safe? The answer will take
Abbott into Eastern Europe and a deadly game of cat and mouse,
where he will face a terrible choice between his past and his
future; it's winner takes all and Abbott has everything to lose.
Praise for the Alex Abbott Series: 'Crisp, brisk and powerful' -
Financial Times 'Enough to put Bond and Bourne to shame' - The Sun
'Authentic and gritty' - Heat Magazine 'An adrenaline-fuelled
thriller with a flawed, relatable hero' - Culturefly
How do you make a commitment and achieve your goals? How do you end
procrastination and hesitation that feeds self-doubt? How do you
learn to be courageous in all aspects of your life? Ex-Special
Forces soldier Ollie Ollerton knows more than his fair share about
keeping going. As a recruit he survived the infamously tough SAS
selection process on a busted ankle with the Directing Staff
pleading with him to give up. But it's in Ollie's personal life
that he really had to dig deep. At his lowest he was battling a
failed relationship, substance abuse, depression and a reckless
disregard for his own life. In his new book Ollie tells the story
of how he turned his life around and passes on the lessons he has
learned. In Battle Ready Ollie shares the step-by-step plan that
changed his life. From finding purpose and visualising an outcome,
to breaking bad habits and establishing positive new routines, his
advice will help readers to overcome their own obstacles; to become
ready for any battle.
Every battle leaves its mark... Ex-Special Forces soldier Alex
Abbott escaped the Middle East under a cloud and now lives
hand-to-mouth in Singapore. Scraping a living as a gun for hire and
estranged from his family, Abbott is haunted by ghosts of the past,
drinking to dull the pain. Life's tough, but there is one upside -
at least he's not in Baghdad. That's about to change. When a job
goes badly wrong, Abbott's in hot water. Next he learns that his
military son, Nathan, is missing in Iraq. Knowing something is
wrong, needing to find his son and desperate for redemption, Abbott
has no choice but to go back. Returning to Baghdad, Abbott renews
old acquaintances and begins his search for Nathan. The body count
rises as old wounds open and he struggles to confront his demons,
self-medicating the only way he knows how. But when one of his old
crew turns up dead in mysterious circumstances and the link with
Nathan is clear, Abbott begins to suspect a trap. But who is the
hunter? And who is the hunted? LOOK OUT FOR THE NEW ALEX ABBOTT
THRILLER, ALL OR NOTHING, OUT NOVEMBER 2021
THE MODERN-DAY SURVIVAL BIBLE FROM EX-SPECIAL FORCES SOLDIER OLLIE
OLLERTON Do you know how to thrive, not just survive? Can you build
a fire? Administer critical first aid? Could you stay alive out in
the wilderness? Fend off a wild animal? What about societal
collapse, extreme weather or urban warfare? In How to Survive
(Almost) Anything, former Special Forces soldier Ollie Ollerton
passes on all the specialist skills, knowledge and mindset learnt
over the course of a life that has experienced some of the world's
toughest conditions and most hostile situations: whether that's
fending off a wild animal at 10 years-old, serving in the elite
Special Forces, or mountaineering in the ice-capped Himalayas. This
essential guide meticulously teaches you how to prepare your
instincts, ready your mentality and hone your survival skills so
that you have the tools and know-how to survive whatever comes
next.
THE NEW THRILLER FROM THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR Revenge is a
game you can't afford to lose... He turns the groaning Abbott over,
puts the barrel of the gun to the back of his head. 'We're doing
him a favour,' he says. 'I know a guy with a death-wish when I see
one.' He pulls the trigger. They say blood is thicker than water.
They never mention alcohol. Ex-special forces soldier Alex Abbott
has a lead on the killer of his dead brother, if only he can stay
off the booze long enough to hunt it down. But the skeletons in
Abbott's closet are mounting up faster than the bodies in their
bags, and Abbott needs to get his focus back if he's going to get
his revenge. His pursuit takes him to the North of England, where
Abbott infiltrates a local gang, forced to carry out jobs to
maintain his cover. As he gains their trust he ventures deeper into
the organisation uncovering a long-established international
network of rich, depraved thrill-seekers, with a sadistic
side-hustle in child trafficking. Can Abbott stay ahead of his
quarry and keep those who matter to him safe? The answer will take
Abbott into Eastern Europe and a deadly game of cat and mouse,
where he will face a terrible choice between his past and his
future; it's winner takes all and Abbott has everything to lose.
Praise for the Alex Abbott Series: 'Crisp, brisk and powerful' -
Financial Times 'Enough to put Bond and Bourne to shame' - The Sun
'Authentic and gritty' - Heat Magazine 'An adrenaline-fuelled
thriller with a flawed, relatable hero' - Culturefly
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