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Losing weight can be remarkably easy when done correctly, and The Power of Protein gives a simple explanation of why a low carb/high protein diet is what the body needs to burn fat. Inside you will find the recipes required to create healthy, low carb meals that you can easily tailor to your needs. In simple terms, the modern diet consists of more carbohydrates than the body can break down. The average human can only store carbs for 48 hours before the liver turns the unused carbs into fat. By lowering your carbohydrate intake and substituting it with protein, your body will use your fat stores as an energy source so you will always be losing weight, and losing the correct weight!

_______________The epic conclusion to the laugh-out-loud funny Kid Normal series for readers aged 8+, from radio stars Greg James and Chris Smith_______________Praise for Kid Normal:'So funny, it's almost criminal' - Independent'Outrageous capers' - Guardian_______________Murph Cooper is famous ... and he's not happy about it.Kid Normal and the Super Zeroes used to save the day in secret. But suddenly everyone knows who they are.Oily villain Nicholas Knox has told the public that superheroes are dangerous. He wants to lock them all up and take over the world! *Cue evil cackling*Murph must expose Knox's evil plan, or the world of heroes is doomed forever!

"YOU DON'T NEED SUPERPOWERS TO BE A HERO ... Or do you? Despite having no powers, Murph Cooper is part of the best team in the Heroes' Alliance. So when supervillain Magpie declares all-out war, Kid Normal and the Super Zeroes lead the charge. But Magpie believes that a powerless hero is no hero at all. And he's building a dastardly device to prove it. When Kid Normal enters the Shadow Machine, THE WORLD WILL NEVER BE THE SAME ..."--Publisher's website

From the incredible imagination of bestselling author Chris Smith comes a hilarious fantasy adventure for 8-12 readers. Cressida Cowell meets Robin Stevens with a dash of Pixar gold. 'Never, ever eliminate the impossible.' Clarity Jones When Mutt gets a job as an apprentice at the leading detective agency in the realm of Rillia, he's not expecting to work with ex-princesses, snow gnoblins and the most notorious assassin of the White Hand Clan. And he's definitely not expecting to be thrown in the deep end on the agency's toughest and most dangerous job yet - the mysterious case of the vanishing jester . . . From the incredible imagination of Chris Smith - bestselling author and now a major new solo talent - comes a hilarious adventure for fans of Cressida Cowell, Robin Stevens and Disney Pixar. 'A laugh-out-loud funny and exciting adventure!' Cressida Cowell on Frankie Best Hates Quests.

Describes in detail, with over one thousand photographs, the battles, armies, and armor used in the War of the Ring based on J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, including battle plans and character histories and descriptions.

Lavishly illustrated, this Visual Companion offers an in-depth look at the characters, creatures, and locations featured in the new anime film "The War of the Rohirrim." It serves as the ultimate guide for fans of the official Lord of the Rings saga, showcasing breathtaking art and imagery that enhances the epic adventure's narrative and world-building.

This colourful picture book is perfect for helping children build up a vocabulary and interest in Earth science, wildlife, and the environment. This picture book helps children build up a vocabulary of 1000 nature words about the environment, wildlife, and our impact on the planet. Written by award-winning science teacher Jules Pottle, it introduces key concepts about Earth science and zoology, while broadening children's vocabulary and strengthening their early reading skills. Every picture-packed page is full of fascinating things such as the parts of a plant, how animals communicate, habitats, and what we can do to help protect nature. 1000 Words: Nature clearly labels each picture, which encourages picture-and-word association and helps early reading. Each topic features questions that ask children to find things on the page or that stimulate thinking, talking, and reading comprehension skills. The words include lots of useful nouns, plus some interesting adjectives and common verbs related to wildlife and the planet. This fun and educational picture word book is a must-have first reference title for parents and guardians who are keen to develop their child's language, science, and literacy skills

"The Conversion Code, 1st edition, taught real estate agents to engage with their prospective customers online first using social media, mobile apps, blogs and live chat, before ever meeting in-person. It quickly became one of the bestselling books on marketing and advertising real estated--with over 50,000 copies sold. This new revised edition includes updates on crucial new topics like TikTok and Instagram, and Virtual Staging, to help todays agents generate thousands of leads from social media and other digital sources, and turn those into closed sales."-- Provided by publisher

Want to know how to create fireworks from a crisp packet? Turn rice into quicksand? Generate a cloud in a lemonade bottle? How about build a toaster-powered hot air balloon, or work out the speed of light using margarine and a microwave?In this book, you'll find these and over 40 more incredible experiments to try at home. Easy and fun to do, whether you're 8 or 80, they will amuse, astound and educate in equal measure - see the amazing results then find out why it works!So whether it's racing jam jars, making Pyrex invisible or instantly freezing a fizzy drink before your eyes - with the "Naked Scientists'" help, you'll never have a dull rainy day again!A tempting self-purchase as well as the perfect gift.

The Strategy Pathfinder is built around micro-cases of real-life problems faced by companies and executives. These micro-cases help readers to engage with the kinds of situations they will encounter in their working lives while provoking discussions about key theoretical themes. Original presentation and design makes this an essential companion for both the business-school classroom and the executive briefcase. The Strategy Pathfinder brings experienced and potential executives alike an instant guide to the concepts and techniques they need to know.

This comprehensive guide explores the major and minor conflicts throughout the three parts of the film trilogy, detailing battles, armor, weaponry, cultures, and creatures, complemented by photos, illustrations, and specially commissioned battle plans. The rapid pace of the films often leaves viewers little time to appreciate individual action scenes. This title fills that gap, providing in-depth background on each battle, including the history and strategies employed by both sides. Key conflicts, such as the Mines of Moria, Helm's Deep, and the climactic battle at Pelennor Fields, are illustrated with battle plans that clarify the tactics used. Additionally, the book delves into the various races and armies featured in the trilogy, including Men, Elves, Dwarves, and Orcs, detailing their fighting styles, motivations, armor, and weaponry. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of these factions, enabling them to explore the intricacies of the battles and characters without the risks of actual combat. This guide serves as an essential companion for fans seeking to immerse themselves in the rich lore and action of the epic saga.

Featuring over 150 vibrant photographs, this book captures the essence of high school basketball in Indiana, celebrating the sport's deep-rooted connection to the state. It includes compelling stories that highlight the passion and culture surrounding basketball, making it a heartfelt tribute to both the game and its fans.

The essential guide to Microsoft Powerpoint with step-by-step guides on how to use templates, add slide transitions and insert graphics and videos. From professional presentations to showing off your holiday snaps, this practical guide tells you all you need to know to get the most out of this handy piece of software.

Young children are natural storytellers. They love both listening to parents telling stories and telling stories themselves. These 53 World Tales for Family Storytelling can be shared at bedtime, on journeys, at parties or around the campfire.Children will find these ready to tell stories are short, simple, and quick to learn. They draw on traditional tales, told in the voice of a storyteller. Parents can read or tell the stories, so children can soon tell the stories themselves. Such oral storytelling builds children's confidence in their unique voices.These wonderful world tales are all selected from the highly acclaimed 147 Traditional Stories for Primary School Children to Retell, a reference book used by teachers around the globe. In this collection for home use, we focus on tales for children aged 4-6. The stories may be read, told and retold and then explored within the family. They offer a rich vein of world heritage, giving your family a doorway into the wonderful world of traditional tales. Enjoy! Chris Smith

From the incredible imagination of Chris Smith - bestselling author and now a major new solo talent - comes an extraordinary accidental adventure for fans of Cressida Cowell and Pixar's Onward .Frankie Best is not happy.She's stuck at Grandad's with her annoyingly nerdy brother Joel for a whole week while her parents swan off to the Arctic.Things take a turn for the worse when Grandad gets kidnapped by gnoblins (no, that is not spelt incorrectly) forcing Frankie to embark on a rescue mission across a magical realm filled with strange creatures, dangerous enemies and - worst of all - absolutely no WiFi.Frankie did have big plans to watch YouTube and eat pot noodles that weekend but it looks like she'll just have to go on an epic mega-dangerous quest instead . . .

"The memoir of the life of one of the most beloved baseball players of his generation, a raw, compelling story of baseball, family, fame, addiction, loss, and a champion's resilience"-- Provided by publisher

If you need more traffic, leads and sales, you need The Conversion Code. Neil Patel co-founder Crazy Egg We've helped 11,000+ businesses generate more than 31 million leads and consider The Conversion Code a must read.

Kid Normal and the Loudest Library - World Book Day 2020This is the epic, never-before-told story of the Super Zeroes' first ever active mission as real-life superheroes! A brilliant new mini-adventure in the bestselling, award-winning Kid Normal series, exclusively for World Book Day 2020.Join Murph Cooper and the Super Zeroes as they team up with wonderful school librarian and secret superhero Mrs Fletcher (whose special power is that her head can turn into a foghorn) to foil a dastardly, 1000-decibel plot.When Mrs Fletcher's friend Margaret disappears from her duties as town librarian, it's clear that there's something strange afoot. A librarian never deserts their post! Plus the library has suddenly started hosting a whole host of ludicrously loud events. Cow choirs, pneumatic drill masterclasses, stamping competitions ... could a dastardly criminal be using the library to cover up a crime of epic proportions?It's up to Murph, Mary, Hilda, Billy and Nellie to get to the bottom of this mega-loud mystery.

For fans of Stuart Gibbs comes a hilarious, illustrated middle-grade adventure debut about a superhero with no superpowers. When Murph Cooper begins his new school several weeks into the beginning of semester, he can't help but feel a bit out of his depth. And it's not because he's worried about where to sit, making friends, and fitting in. It's because his mom has enrolled him at a school for superheroes. And unlike his fellow students, who can control the weather or fly or conjure tiny horses from thin air, Murph has no special abilities whatsoever. But Murph's totally normal abilities might just be what the world needs. Because not far away is a great big bad guy who is half man and half wasp, and his mind is abuzz with evil plans . . . With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this laugh-out-loud story proves that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.

The story features Mr. and Mrs. Twit, a notoriously nasty couple who thrive on playing pranks on each other. Their lives take a turn when the Lovelies, a cheerful family with energetic twins, move in next door. Rather than fostering friendship, the Twits despise their new neighbors and plot to drive them away. As the Lovelies respond with their own brand of kindness, a hilarious battle of wits ensues, showcasing the absurdity of their rivalry and the lengths to which the Twits will go to maintain their unpleasant lifestyle.

One hundred years ago, most Westerners felt tremendous pride and confidence in their civilisation. They knew what it stood for, and they believed in it. Today that sense has gone. That is largely because the six principal ideas which underpinned Western confidence - those of Christianity, optimism, science, economic growth, liberalism and individualism - have suffered a century of sustained attack. These ideas no longer inspire or unite the West as they once did.The contributors to Suicide of the West believe that, in theory, a more sophisticated synthesis of the six ideas could provide a way for the West to recover its nerve and integrity. But in practice? This fascinating book seeks to find the answer.

Spooks and inexplicable things that go bump in the night have long exercised creative imaginations around the world.Included in this collection are tales from the heyday of supernatural fiction, when the great names of literature contributed to the genre as a matter of course - authors such as Charlotte Bronte, collins, Conan Doyle, Dickens, Gaskell, Hardy, Hawthorne, O. Henry, James, Jerome, Le Fanu, Maupassant, Poe, Scott, Stevenson, Tackeray, and Wilde.You will also find here forgotten gems by unjustly neglected authors, who deserve this opportunity to find a new readership. To complement this wonderful array of writing talent is a series of vivid, atmospheric drawings.So, settle back, and let these Classic Tales of the Supernatural guide you through the perils of the unknowable.

The first biography of John Cairncross, the fifth member of the Cambridge spy ring and colleague of Alan Turing

Featuring stunning artwork and imagery from the new movie, this Visual Companion serves as a comprehensive guide to the characters, creatures, and locations within the epic adventure of the official Lord of the Rings saga. It offers fans an immersive experience, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of the story's rich world.

Leadership is not solely defined by titles or positions; true leadership stems from influence and the ability to inspire others. This book explores the idea that anyone can embody leadership qualities, regardless of their formal roles. It emphasizes the importance of personal development and the impact of one's actions and mindset on guiding others. Through practical insights and examples, the text encourages readers to recognize their potential to lead effectively in various aspects of life.

Through the eyes of a former patient, this narrative provides an intimate glimpse into the realities of life at Whiting Forensic Hospital in Connecticut. It reveals untold stories and insights that challenge the sanitized perceptions of mental institutions, shedding light on the struggles and experiences often overlooked due to institutional concerns about funding and support. The book offers a raw and authentic exploration of mental health care, making it an essential read for those seeking to understand the complexities of institutional life.

These books have been specially developed to enhance children's vocabulary and support comprehension. Being a detective can be a tricky business when you're a giraffe...

Open pop-up pages, pull tabs, lift flaps, and be amazed! - young children learn about space, forces, plants, liquids, light, sound, and electricity as they play. With colourful illustrations, lots of cool, interactive novelties, and kid-friendly explanations written by award-winning science teacher Jules Pottle, The Really Incredible Science Book brings science to life for young learners. This engaging book follows the early primary science curriculum, with a few extra topics to extend learning, so that 5 to 8 year olds feel supported and excited when they meet science subjects in and out of class. Children discover what's in space, what happens when we mix things, how sounds are made, what a magnet is, how circuits work, what makes a rainbow, how plants grow, and so much more! Throughout, there are amazing novelties to explore, including pop-ups, tabs to pull, intriguing flaps, and cutaway pictures, and some of these novelties literally make science happen on the page!

These wonderful world tales are selected from the highly acclaimed 147 Traditional Stories for Primary School Children to Retell, a reference book used by teachers around the globe. In this collection for home use, we focus on tales for children aged 8 to 11. Oral storytelling at home builds children’s confidence in their own unique voices. The tales here are short, simple, and quick to learn. Each story may be read, told, and retold, and then explored within your family to access a rich vein of world heritage, giving the family a doorway to the wonderful world of traditional tales.

Traditional stories from oral traditions around the world, for reading, telling and retelling. Young children love both listening to parents telling stories and telling stories themselves. These tales can be shared at bedtime, on journeys or around the campfire. Children will find these ready to tell stories are short, simple, and quick to learn.

Want to know how to create fireworks from a crisp packet? Turn rice into quicksand? Generate a cloud in a lemonade bottle? How about build a toaster-powered hot air balloon, or work out the speed of light using margarine and a microwave?In this book, you'll find these and over 40 more incredible experiments to try at home. Easy and fun to do, whether you're 8 or 80, they will amuse, astound and educate in equal measure - see the amazing results then find out why it works!So whether it's racing jam jars, making Pyrex invisible or instantly freezing a fizzy drink before your eyes - with the "Naked Scientists'" help, you'll never have a dull rainy day again!A tempting self-purchase as well as the perfect gift.

"Der Herr der Ringe: Waffen und Kriegskunst" bietet umfassende Hintergrundinformationen zu den Schlachten der Filmtrilogie. Es werden Strategien, Unterschiede der Rassen und deren Kriegsführung erklärt. Über 200 Illustrationen und detaillierte Analysen der Kämpfe ermöglichen es dem Leser, die dramatischen Szenen besser nachzuvollziehen.

Z powodu pracy swojej mamy Murph już czwarty raz przeprowadza się i zmienia szkołę. Nowy rok szkolny będzie musiał rozpocząć w okropnym nowym domu i w okropnej nowej szkole. Chociaż z tym ostatnim, to nie wiadomo - wszędzie już rozpoczęły się lekcje i dla nowego ucznia nie ma miejsca ... Oprócz jednej, bardzo dziwnej i ściśle tajnej szkoły, w której uczą się dzieci z supermocami. Przez pomyłkę dyrektora chłopiec zostaje przyjęty do szkoły. Tylko co ma tam robić, skoro nie posiada żadnych supermocy?

Die dramatische Erzählung führt die Leser durch die faszinierenden und originellen Charaktere, die in die komplexe Welt von Mittelerde eintauchen. Sie fügt der bereits reichen Mythologie neue Facetten hinzu und entfaltet sich als in sich abgeschlossene Geschichte, die sowohl Spannung als auch tiefgreifende Themen bietet.

Zwei streitende Brüder treten mit ihrem Konflikt vor den weisen König Salomo und bitten ihn um seinen Rat. Wie sollen sie das Erbe des Vaters gerecht aufteilen? Der König erzählt ihnen die Geschichte von der Gründung Jerusalems. Sie handelt von zwei Brüdern, die einander helfen und füreinander einstehen. An dem Ort, an dem sich dies bestätigt, besiegeln die Brüder ihren Bund. Sie legen den Grundstein für eine neue Stadt und sind fortan für ihr Gedeihen verantwortlich.

Wydarzenia trzeciej książki z serii Murph Zwyczajny rozgrywają się w samym środku wojny ze Sroką/Magpie i zbiegłymi niebezpiecznymi więźniami. Sytuacja jest napięta, a wrogowie silni, jak nigdy dotąd. Murph i Super Zeroes przegrywają raz za razem. ?urph zachowuje się bardzo dziwnie. Zagrożony jest nie tylko przebieg wojny, ale i jego przyjaźń z Mary, Billym, Hildą i Nellie. Dlaczego Murph nie jest sobą? Powód zaskoczy nie tylko Super Zeroes, ale też oddanych wielbicieli tej serii.