We\'re currently in the golden age of superhero blockbusters. Movies like Black Panther, Wonder Woman, Joker, and Avengers: Endgame routinely break box office records and compete for Oscars. Yet, Zack Snyder\'s 2017 behemoth Justice League--a veritable sure bet at the Hollywood casino--tanked miserably, and the behind-the-scenes reasons for the movie\'s demise are fascinating. The true story behind

The petrochemical industry is a scientific and engineering field that encompasses the production of a wide range of chemicals and polymers. The purpose of this book is not only to provide a follow-on to form the later chapters of the highly successful Chemistry and Technology of Petroleum 5th Edition but also provides a simplified approach to a very diverse chemical subject dealing with the chemistry

Imagine a beach by the ocean on a sunny day, when waves lightly roll across the surface of the water and seagulls swirl in the sky. People find every kind of thing possible on the beach, but you will not believe what three friends found in the sands one day. Find out what secret Allison, Logan and Tom share and what the future has in store in this entertaining

Whether one takes the road less-traveled, or takes the well-traveled road more slowly, each choice is a deliberate one made on the calculated chance that, perhaps, such particular choice will yield an ever-desired, but always elusive \'something more\' that will grace one\'s life. For example: the unexpected perception of something sublime in the ordinary; the mysteries of an open door; a new awareness

Learn the secrets to self-awareness, life-changing growth and happy, high-performing teams--from the bestselling author of The Mindful Leader Great leaders and teams don\'t know everything, and they don\'t get it right every time. What sets them apart is their commitment to continual learning and vertical growth. Vertical growth is about cultivating the self-awareness to see our self-defeating thoughts,

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Discover how a volcano erupts and how pearls are formed in Secret Life of Rocks. TreeTops inFact is an exciting non-fiction series for children aged 711. Its range of subjects and careful levelling make it easy to select books that children will

For fans of The Essex Serpent and The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock - a \'tremendously good\' (Observer) story of cops and columnists, wickedness and love, snow and Spiriters in Victorian

In the follow up to the New York Times bestseller The Tapper Twins Go to War, the twins\' school scavenger hunt turns into a \"madcap, uproarious romp around the Big Apple\" full of \"action, hilarity, and mayhem\" (School Library Journal). Geoff Rodkey delivers another pitch-perfect ultra-modern comedy told as oral history with texts, screenshots and smartphone photos. When Claudia initiates a citywide

A thoroughly updated edition of the 2003 classic that home and professional bartenders alike refer to as their cocktail bible. Gary Regan, the \"most-read cocktail expert around\" (Imbibe), has revised his original tome for the 15th anniversary with new material: many more cocktail recipes--including smart revisions to the originals--and fascinating information on the drink making revival that has

When Amelia finds herself magically transported into the world of a diary from 1870s Wisconsin, it\'s up to her to help keep a tiny wolf cub

Empty Hands is the inspiring memoir of Zulu nurse and healthcare activist Sister Abegail Ntleko. Growing up poor in a rural village with a father who didn\'t believe in educating girls, against seemingly insurmountable odds Sister Abegail earned her nursing degree and began work as a community nurse and educator, dedicating her life to those in need. \"Her story tells us,\" says Desmond Tutu, who wrote

This book provides all the necessary resources for readers to work through the foundations of Systems Theory - no other book by Luhmann is as clear and accessible as this. There is also much in this book that will be of great interest to more advanced scholars and practitioners in sociology and the social

Two of Jacqueline Wilson\'s most popular stories together in one fantastic collection. In THE SUITCASE KID, Andy is struggling to cope with her parents\' divorce: one week with Mum, one week with

An epic story of war and survival set in the legendary Gundam universe In the Universal Century year 0079, the space colony known as Side 3 proclaims independence as the Principality of Zeon and declares war on the Earth Federation. One year later, they are locked in a fierce battle for the Thunderbolt Sector, an area of space scarred by the wreckage of destroyed colonies. On Earth, political turmoil

From the Nobel Prize-winning economist and former chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, a landmark book that provides vital lessons for understanding financial crises and their sometimes-catastrophic economic effects As chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve during the Global Financial Crisis, Ben Bernanke helped avert a greater financial disaster than the Great Depression. And he did so by drawing directly

Enjoy the best of Irish Granny\'s classic recipes. This pocket-sized cookbook includes all the classic Irish dishes, from Boxty to Barm Brack. There are breakfasts, soups, starters, breads, cakes and biscuits, main dishes, preserves, drinks, and a special section on Christmas favorites. Every recipe is illustrated with a full-color photograph, with easy-to-follow

When animals and humans unite, amazing things can happen. Bailey and his group of friends are back at Fairmount academy, accompanied by Gwen, the Elder\'s