Disney meets Lena Dunham in this illustrated humor book featuring your favorite fairy-tale characters dating and finding their way in 21st-century America The Ugly Duckling still feels gross compared to everyone else, but now she’s got Instagram, and there’s this one filter that makes her look awesome. Cinderella swaps her glass slippers for Crocs. The Tortoise and the Hare Facebook stalk each other. Goldilocks goes gluten free. And Peter Pan finally has to grow up and get a job, or at least start paying rent. Here are more than one hundred fairy tales, illustrated and re-imagined for today. Instead of fairy godmothers, there’s Siri. And rather than big bad wolves, there are creepy dudes on OkCupid. In our brave new world of social networking, YouTube, and texting, fairy tales can once again lead us to “happily ever after”—and have us laughing all the way.

In this book, Tim Dee tells the story of four green fields spread around the world: their grasses, their hedges, their birds, their skies, and both their natural and human histories. These four fields--walkable, mappable, man-made, mowable, knowable, but also secretive, mysterious, wild, contested, and changing--play central roles in the sweeping panorama of world history and in the lives of individuals. In Dee's telling, a field is never just a setting for great battles or natural disasters, though it is often this as well. A field is the oldest and simplest and truest measure of what a man needs in life, especially when looked at, contemplated, worked in, lived with, and written about. Dee's four fields, which he has known and studied for more than twenty years, are the fen field at the bottom of his private garden, a field in southern Zambia, a prairie in Little Bighorn, Montana, and a grass meadow in the Exclusion Zone at Chernobyl, Ukraine. Meditating on these four fields, Dee makes us look anew at where we live and how. He argues that we must attend to what we have made of the wild. We must look at and think about the way we have betrayed nature. And we must also notice the way in which we have maintained her through the conversations we continue to conduct with grass and fields. Shortlisted for the 2014 Ondaatje Prize, one of the very best of the new nature writers meditates on the relationship between man and grass. "He pushes the boundaries of nature writing, creating a form that is lyrical but deeply alert to ecological crisis." (Miriam Darlington BBC Wildlife) "Dee's writing is often quietly poetic, with the spirit of Gerard Manley Hopkins hovering overhead." (Jon Day Daily Telegraph)

Tim Cleverley inherits a failing pub in Wales, which he plans to rescue by enlisting an American pulp novelist to concoct an entirely fabricated "mystery" about Gerald Manley Hopkins, who composed "The Wreck of the Deutschland" nearby. Blending the real stories of Hopkins and the shipwrecked nuns he wrote about with a contemporary love story, while casting a wry eye on the Dan Brown industry, The Hopkins Conundrum is a highly original mix of commercial fiction, literary biography, and satirical commentary.

The bestselling reference for crossword solvers and settersThe Chambers Crossword Dictionary is the perfect tool for any crossword solver - and you know it because it is used by the setters themselves! What makes The Chambers Crossword Dictionary different? Comprehensive, reliable and easy-to-use, this major new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated by a team of crossword experts, and is specially tailored to the needs of crossword solvers. With more than 500,000 solutions to cryptic and quick clues, plus explanations of cryptic clue types and the use of anagram and other indicators, and insights into the world of crossword setting and memorable clues, it is truly the ultimate crossword bible.This new edition features:- Over 500,000 solutions for every kind of crossword.- More than 2,500 crossword code words alerting you to cryptic ploys. - Over 19,500 'one-stop' entries, with both synonyms and encyclopaedic material, for extra guidance in finding the right answer.- A wealth of recent synonyms to give you up-to-the-minute answers.- New topic lists to help you solve general-knowledge clues.- Word lists sorted by length and then alphabetically to make finding solutions easy.- Includes words, phrases, abbreviations, symbols, codes and other cryptic 'building blocks'.- Packed with crossword jargon, anagram and other indicators and essential cryptic vocabulary.- Draws on the latest Chambers Dictionary 13th Edition and the authoritative Chambers reference range.It is packed with expert advice and editorial from:- Derek Arthur (1945-2010), co-editor of The Listener crossword in The Times and of The Chambers Crossword Dictionary, 2nd edition- Ross Beresford, former co-editor of The Listener crossword- Peter Biddlecombe, The Sunday Times crossword editor and The Times Crossword Championship winner (2000, 2007)- Jonathan Crowther, better known to cryptic crossword solvers as Azed, having set crosswords for The Observer for over 40 years- Don Manley, crossword setter for many quality newspapers under various pseudonyms (Duck, Quixote, Bradman, Giovanni) and Church Times crossword editor- Tim Moorey, crossword setter for The Sunday Times and The Times, and crossword editor and setter for The Week and MoneyWeek magazines. He is author of How to Crack Cryptic CrosswordsChambers is one of the world's most respected dictionary and thesaurus publishers.

A Christmas Carol is the most famous, heart-warming and chilling festive story of them all. In these pages we meet Ebenezer Scrooge, whose name is synonymous with greed and parsimony: 'Every idiot who goes about with "Merry Christmas" on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart'. This attitude is soon challenged when the ghost of his old partner, Jacob Marley, returns from the grave to haunt him on Christmas Eve. Scrooge is then visited in turn by three spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future, each one revealing the error of his ways and gradually melting the frozen heart of this old miser, leading him towards his redemption. On the journey we take with Scrooge we encounter a rich array of Dickensian characters including the poor Cratchit family with the ailing Tiny Tim and the generous and jolly Fezziwig.When Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843 he fashioned an enduring gift to the world, capturing the essence of the love, kindness and generosity of the Christmas season. It is a timeless classic and the story's uplifting magic remains as potent today as when it was first published.

A Christmas Carol is one of the best loved and most quoted of all English language Christmas stories. First published in 1843, it never fails to make an appearance every Christmas in some form. Ebenezer Scrooge, a most disagreeable curmudgeon, is visited by the ghost of his partner Jacob Marley. Marley informs him that he is to receive three visitors this Christmas Eve. They are the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. By the next morning the change in Scrooge is astonishing, he has become a kind, generous, caring and thoughtful person. Dickens' flair for characters has left us with two who have gone past the story and entered into the English speaking culture - Scrooge and Tiny Tim.

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Denne læreboken dekker pensum for fellesfaget Teknologiledelse for ingeniørstudiene. Den behandler emnene innen fagområdet, og legger grunnlaget for en forståelse av hva en bedrift er, og hvordan den fungerer. Temaene som blir behandlet, gjenspeiler rammeplanen for studiet: innovasjon, entreprenørskap, ledelse, organisasjon, strategi, markedsføring og økonomistyring. Bak læreboken står et samlet fagmiljø med lang og solid erfaring innenfor undervisning i teknologiledelse. Læreboken trekker på kunnskap fra alle de ulike fagområdene, og samtidig presenterer den stoffet som en helhet. Fagstoffet er skrevet med tanke på at det skal brukes av ledere i en praktisk situasjon. Det faglige stoffet er derfor supplert med diskusjoner og vurderinger som vi ønsker at studentene skal ta til seg, slik at de ikke bare gjennomgår modeller og teorier, men også oppnår en forståelse av de tankene som ligger bak anvendelsen av teoriene og modellene. Læreboken vil kunne støtte emner på opptil 10 studiepoeng, og rommer de fleste av de emnene man trenger for en slik basisintroduksjon til teknologiledelse. Tim Torvatn er førsteamanuensis ved Institutt for industriell økonomi og teknologiledelse (IØT) ved NTNU. Tim Torvatn har i over 10 år vært emnekoordinator for emnet teknologiledelse, som er obligatorisk for alle sivilingeniørstudenter ved NTNU, og har bred undervisningserfaring innenfor området. Monica Rolfsen er professor ved IØT og dekan ved Fakultet for økonomi NTNU. Hun har gjennom de siste 25 årene publisert en rekke bøker og artikler om ledelse, teamarbeid, produksjonsorganisering, Lean og den norske modellen. Tarjei Alvær Heggernes er utdannet cand.merc. fra NHH, og er opptatt av å bygge bro mellom teknologi- og økonomifag. Han har tidligere utgitt boken Digital forretningsforståelse, og jobber som førstelelektor ved Høgskulen på Vestlandet og Handelshøyskolen BI. Roger Sørheim er professor i entreprenørskap ved IØT, NTNU. Roger Sørheim er en av grunnleggerne av NTNUs Entreprenørskole (entreprenorskolen.no). Sørheims primære forskningsfokus er tidligfasefinansiering og kommersialisering av teknologi.

<strong>For courses in Social Psychology</strong><br><br>Make research relevant through a storytelling approach <br><br><strong>Social Psychology</strong> introduces the key concepts of the field through an acclaimed storytelling approach that makes research relevant to students. Drawing upon their extensive experience as researchers and teachers, authors Elliot Aronson, Tim Wilson, and Sam Sommers present the classic studies that have driven the discipline alongside the cutting-edge research that is the future of social psychology. In addition to updated research references, the 10th Edition, Global Edition offers engaging new student-focused features that help students understand how what they're studying is applicable to their own lives.<p>.</p>

Hjorth &amp; Rosenfeldt er tilbake med den åttende boken i serien om kriminalpsykologen Sebastian Bergman og politifolkene på Riksmord, som hittil har solgt over sju millioner bøker og blitt oversatt til 34 språk. Riksmord-avsnittet står i fare for å bli nedlagt, etter at en av gruppens egne etterforskere ble arrestert for drap. Under et krisemøte om hvordan avdelingen kan reddes, blir det varslet om et nytt mord. En kvinne i sekstiårsalderen er funnet drept på en grisegård utenfor Västerås- og det finnes spor som tyder på at drapet utført med nettopp Riksmord i tankene. Vanja Lithner som leder arbeidet, kaller inn de gjenstående medlemmene, blant dem sin biologiske far, den profilerte kriminalpsykologen Sebastian Bergman, som har bidratt til å løse en rekke saker. Bergman har sitt å stri med, også utenfor politihuset. Nylig døde Tim, en klient som også mistet et barn i tsunamien i 2004. Kan hende så Tim Sebastians datter Sabine i kaoset? Sabine ble aldri funnet, og nå vil Bergmann aldri få vite hva Tims hukommelse rommer fra de traumatiske timene. Men kanskje Tims datter Cathy husker noe? Etter farens død planlegger hun flytting til Australia. Rekker Sebastian å snakke med henne før hun flyr til andre siden av jorden? «Man kan vente seg solide doser spenning, med et frodig persongalleri (...) solid spenning (...) Du vil komme til å lese neste bok også.» Ole Jacob Hoel, Adresseavisen (Terningkast 5) «Hjorth og Rosenfeldt makter å holde på spenninga til siste side og overraskelsene står i kø. Noe forteller meg at det ikke er siste gang vi har hørt fra radarparet Hjorth og Rosenfeldt - eller Sebastian Bergman.» Tor Hammerø, Nettavisen (Terningkast 5) «Jeg satt klistret til boken, og savner en terning med 7 prikker, for bedre enn dette blir det rett og slett ikke!» Tine Sundal, Krimlitteratur.com (Terningkast 6) «Stilsikker krim, helstøpt til fingertuppene (...) bare å bøye seg i støvet for disse to svenske krimforfatterne som har skapt en avhengighet i krimmens anførselstegn.» Simen Ingemundsen, Randaberg 24 (Terningkast 6)

This is a new, updated and expanded edition of this New York Times bestseller on how to reconstruct your life so it's not all about work. Forget the old concept of retirement and the rest of the deferred - life plan - there is no need to wait and every reason not to, especially in unpredictable economic times. Whether your dream is escaping the rat race, experiencing high-end world travel, earning a monthly five-figure income with zero management, or just living more and working less, this book is the blueprint. This step-by step guide to luxury lifestyle design teaches: how Tim went from $40,000 dollars per year and 80 hours per week to $40,000 per month and 4 hours per week; how to outsource your life to overseas virtual assistants for $5 per hour and do whatever you want; how blue-chip escape artists travel the world without quitting their jobs; how to eliminate 50 per cent of your work in 48 hours using the principles of a forgotten Italian economist; and how to trade a long-haul career for short work bursts and frequent 'mini-retirements'. This new updated and expanded edition includes: more than 50 practical tips and case studies from readers (including families) who have doubled their income, overcome common sticking points, and reinvented themselves using the original book as a starting point; real-world templates you can copy for eliminating email, negotiating with bosses and clients, or getting a private chef for less than GBP5 a meal; how lifestyle design principles can be suited to unpredictable economic times; and the latest tools and tricks, as well as high-tech shortcuts, for living like a diplomat or millionaire without being either.

Bringing together enthusiastic scholars from Norway and the UK, this book sets out to provide a bridge between English language literature and teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL). English competence is rising rapidly in the Nordic countries; this book responds to the need for new types of texts and new approaches to literature studies in teacher training. Literature for children and young adults is a main focus, including exciting new genres such as graphic novels and picturebooks. Guidance on analysing and choosing texts for classroom use and on writing is provided, as are discussions of drama and film adaptation. Combining theoretical research-based insights with practical pedagogic strategies for the classroom, this book amply meets the needs of the English teacher training and school curriculum. Presenting contemporary literature as well as children s poetry and Shakespeare, this book will be essential reading for teacher training students of English and TEFL teachers at all levels in the school system. All 10 chapters draw on up-to-date research in their fields. «This is the book I have been waiting for all my teaching career.» - Bjørn Sørheim, Senior Lecturer, Sogn og Fjordane University College «A rich source of ideas and knowledge for teachers of English, well-written, scholarly and up-to-date.» - Elisabeth Ibsen, Associate Professor of Foreign Language Education, University of Oslo. Anna Birketveit is Associate Professor of English at Bergen University College. She has many years of experience as an English teacher and teacher trainer. Gweno Williams is Professor of English at York St John University and Visiting Professor at the Norwegian Study Centre at the University of York, where she has given regular guest lectures for more than 20 years. Authors include: Barbara Blair, Andy Gordon, Turid Husabø, Anniken Telnes Iversen, Hege Emma Rimmereide &amp; Tim Vicary.

Alle statsledere blir påvirket av geografi. Valgene de tar begrenses av fjell, elver og hav. For å forstå tiden vi lever i, holder det ikke med kunnskap om folk og politiske bevegelser. Man må også vite hvordan jorden ser ut. Med utgangspunkt i ti kart viser Geografiens makt hvordan geopolitisk innsikt er avgjørende for å forstå historiens gang. På tilgjengelig og forfriskende vis forklarer forfatteren komplekse sammenhenger, og gjør leseren i stand til å navigere i en konfliktfylt verden. Sagt om boken: «Ganske enkelt en av de beste bøkene om geopolitikk du kan tenke deg». Evening Standard «Skarpe innblikk i hvordan geografi former verdensledernes valg». Financial Times «Skrevet med presisjon og strålende argumenter». Dame Ann Leslie Om forfatteren: Den britiske forfatteren, redaktøren og journalisten Tim Marshall (f.1959) er en ledende autoritet innen utenrikspolitikk, og har gjennom mer enn 25 år rapportert fra en lang rekke land og konfliktområder, inkludert Balkan og Midtøsten. Han har skrevet flere bøker, og jobbet for blant annet BBC, Sky News, The Times, Guardian, Independent og Daily Telegraph. Boka dekker Russland, USA, Kina, Latin-Amerika, Midtøsten, Afrika, India/Pakistan, Europa, Japan/Korea og Arktis.

<p>This anthology provides anintroduction to metaphysics. Both an anthology and commentary, it contains an extensive collection of classical and contemporary readings on the subject, as well as editorial material, which set the extracts in context and guide the reader through them.</p>

This textbook introduces you to the core areas of psychology by showing you just how relevant these topics are to your day-to-day life. Bringing Gerrig and Zimbardo's classic to a European audience, it offers a greater focus on current Scandinavian research.

"A true genius ...Roald Dahl is my hero" David Walliams Matilda's parents have called her some terrible things, but the truth is she's a genius and they're the stupid ones. Underestimating Matilda proves to be a big mistake as they, along with her spiteful headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, soon find out when Matilda discovers she has a very special power.

From the author: "For the last two years, I've interviewed nearly two hundred world-class performers for my podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show. The guests range from super celebs (Jamie Foxx, Arnold Schwarzenegger, etc.) and athletes (icons of powerlifting, gymnastics, surfing, etc.) to legendary Special Operations commanders and black-market biochemists. For most of my guests, it's the first time they've agreed to a two-to-three-hour interview, and the show is on the cusp of passing 100 million downloads. "This book contains the distilled tools, tactics, and 'inside baseball' you won't find anywhere else. It also includes new tips from past guests, and life lessons from new 'guests' you haven't met. "What makes the show different is a relentless focus on actionable details. This is reflected in the questions. For example: What do these people do in the first sixty minutes of each morning? What do their workout routines look like, and why? What books have they gifted most to other people? What are the biggest wastes of time for novices in their field? What supplements do they take on a daily basis? "I don't view myself as an interviewer. I view myself as an experimenter. If I can't test something and replicate results in the messy reality of everyday life, I'm not interested. "Everything within these pages has been vetted, explored, and applied to my own life in some fashion. I've used dozens of the tactics and philosophies in high-stakes negotiations, high-risk environments, or large business dealings. The lessons have made me millions of dollars and saved me years of wasted effort and frustration. "I created this book, my ultimate notebook of high-leverage tools, for myself. It's changed my life, and I hope the same for you."

THE INTERNATIONAL AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER; All leaders are constrained by geography. Their choices are limited by mountains, rivers, seas and concrete. Yes, to understand world events you need to understand people, ideas and movements...but if you don't know geography, you'll never have the full picture.; To understand Putin's actions, for example, it is essential to consider that, to be a world power, Russia must have a navy. And if its ports freeze for six months each year then it must have access to a warm water port - hence, the annexation of Crimea was the only option for Putin. To understand the Middle East, it is crucial to know that geography is the reason why countries have logically been shaped as they are - and this is why invented countries (e.g. Syria, Iraq, Libya) will not survive as nation states.; Spread over ten chapters (covering Russia; China; the USA; Latin America; the Middle East; Africa; India and Pakistan; Europe; Japan and Korea; and Greenland and the Arctic), using maps, essays and occasionally the personal experiences of the widely travelled author, Prisoners of Geography looks at the past, present and future to offer an essential guide to one of the major determining factors in world history.