From the New York Times bestselling author of The Romanov Sisters and Caught in the Revolution, The Last Days of the Romanovs is Helen Rappaport\'s riveting, moment-by-moment account of the last fourteen days of the Russian Imperial family. \"The brutal 1918 massacre of the Romanov family may be familiar, but in Russian scholar Rappaport\'s hands, the tale becomes as shocking and immediate as a thriller.

\'A genuine presence on the field, Owen refereed with the perfect balance of respect and authority\' Keith Wood \'Highly respected with vast experience and knowledge, Owen Doyle contributed hugely to the world of rugby refereeing, both on and off the field\' Nigel Owens \'Owen Doyle was a highly respected referee who officiated matches with passion, commitment, knowledge and, occasionally, some great

As a teenager, Cox dreamed of sporting immortality. Perhaps it was turning thirty, perhaps it was having his first hole in one, but he decided it was time to start again, to live the dream for real. So he switched off his computer, grabbed his checked trouser and headed for the golf

With thorough explanations of the foundations of growing and over 100 helpful images and diagrams, Cannabis Growing Guide is the essential beginner-friendly book you need to learn how to grow cannabis outdoors.J.B. Haze begins Cannabis Growing Guide with an important explanation about genetics and why growers should care about them, both from a practical standpoint and as a hobbyist, highlighting the

The nation-state is a double sleight of hand, naturalizing both the nation and the state encompassing it. No such naturalization is possible in multinational states. To explain why these countries experience political crises that bring their very existence into question, standard accounts point to conflicts over resources, security, and power. This book turns the spotlight on institutional symbolism.When

Take a step back in time to the origins of Japan\'s creation myth--told here for the very first time in illustrated form. In the beginning there was nothing--a void. Then the heavens and the earth took shape, as the ancient gods of Japan breathed the first sparks of life into these islands. The 1300 year-old Kojiki myth traces the beginnings of the Japanese people, following the rise of the Japanese

The TV tie-in edition for Slow Horses, the critically acclaimed first book in Mick Herron\'s bestselling Slough House series, now a major Apple TV series starring Gary Oldman and Kristen Scott

Traditional or modern, vibrant or subtle, the possibilities of granny squares are endless They captivate tones and lines much like a yarn canvas and come together as snuggly blankets, soft cushions, smart garments and much more. This unique granny square collection combines the styles of 23 creative designers from all over the world, who each bring their best game to the table. With ample suggestions

Build your Own Neural Network today. Through easy-to-follow instruction and examples, you\'ll learn the fundamentals of Deep learning and build your very own Neural Network in Python using TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, and Theano. While you have the option of spending thousands of dollars on big and boring textbooks, we recommend getting the same pieces of information for a fraction of the cost. So Get

Snapshot Versions of Life is an important foray into the culture of photography and home life from an anthropologist\'s perspective. Examining what he calls \"Home Mode\" photography, Richard Chalfen explores snapshots, slide shows, family albums, home movies, and home videos, uncovering what people do with their photos as well as what their personal photos do for them. Chalfen\'s \"Polaroid People\"

The real Prince in the words of those who knew him best--from award-winning author Tour . Nothing Compares 2 U is an oral history built from years of interviews with dozens of people who were in Prince\'s inner circle--from childhood friends to band members to girlfriends to managers to engineers to photographers, and more--all providing unique insights into the man and the musician. This revelatory

This charming series has been specifically designed for babies. A great introduction to books through well-known nursery rhymes and interactive text. Singing songs and rhymes is the perfect way to bond with your baby and share quality time. It also aids language development by introducing them to the natural sounds and patterns of speech. Combining these with actions also stimulates the brain and helps

Bestselling and award-winning artist Patrick McDonnell uses the ABC\'s to tell a hilarious, high-energy alphabetical adventure. It starts with an ALLIGATOR and a BEAR chasing a CAT. When a DRAGON (and a chicken and an egg ) join in pursuit, things start to get REALLY interesting. A wild and wacky chase through snow and ice, and to jungles and over mountaintops, leads the whole crew to a wonderful realization:

\"I\'m a person who listens for a living. I listen for wisdom, and beauty, and for voices not shouting to be heard. This book chronicles some of what I\'ve learned in what has become a conversation across time and generations, across disciplines and

Pura Belpr Illustrator Honor 2018 ALA Notable Children\'s Book 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children\'s Book of 2017 Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017 Smithsonian Top Ten Best Children\'s Book of 2017 Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, written by Monica Brown and illustrated by John Parra, is based on the life of one of the world\'s most influential painters, Frida Kahlo,

From the lens of Magnum\'s Abbas - the mystical world of the Hindu revealed, from ancient rites to contemporary beliefsThis latest in Abbas\'s transcendent series of books on major world religions, featuring ritualistic elements - wind, water, earth, and fire, magic, the spiritualism of animals - to explore the mysteries of the Hindu faith. Shot over three years in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bali,

Current techniques for studying biological macromolecules and their interactions are based on the application of physical methods, ranging from classical thermodynamics to more recently developed techniques for the detection and manipulation of single molecules. Reflecting the advances made in biophysics research over the past decade, and now including a new section on medical imaging, this new edition

His bag is full of heavy worries that are making him slow and he just can\'t let go of them. When he trips on a rock and falls, Spider shows him how to rest his busy mind and tells them that worries aren\'t so bad if you share them. Nobody likes worries, so it\'s good to know how to give a worried mind a rest! Suitable for 4- to 7-year-olds. The Feel Brave series was a finalist in the 2017 Education

This book explores the fertility and enigma of Erving Goffman\'s sociological reasoning and its capacity to shed fresh light on the fundamental features of human sociality. Thematically arranged, it brings together the work of leading scholars of Goffman\'s work to explore the concepts and themes that define Goffman\'s analytical preoccupations, examining the ways these ideas have shaped significant

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