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The Exchange Student Survival Kit - Bettina Hansel - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

The Exchange Student Survival Kit - Bettina Hansel - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

FOR STUDENTS GOING ABROAD, THE EXCHANGE STUDENT SURVIVAL KIT IS THE FIRST THING TO PACK! Study abroad has never been so popular. Students embarking on life-changing adventures need tried-and-true advice. Since 1993, THE EXCHANGE STUDENT SURVIVAL KIT has been the essential guide for young people traveling abroad, helping them better understand the unique experience of international exchange programs. More importantly, it shows students how to avoid many common misunderstandings and problems that can occur in the course of their adjustment to a new culture, a new family, a new school and a new community. Based on her years of research and professional involvement with AFS Intercultural Programs, Dr. Hansel has filled the book with examples taken from the experiences of dozens of exchange students from a broad spectrum of cultures. This much-awaited new edition includes* New communications technology as it affects the experience: e-mail, instant messaging, cell phones, online games and blogs and information searches.* Important advice on personal safety and pressing concerns for parents and students in light of war, terrorism and crime.* Changes in society and family life that affect travelers: fast food replacing family meals, a new emphasis on religious beliefs, consumerism and globalism.Now fully updated for the 21st Century THE EXCHANGE STUDENT SURVIVAL KIT supports young people who plan to become exchange students or who are already on such a program, showing how to manage the unexpected "culture shock" and deal with the specific issues that emerge when immersing yourself in an unfamiliar culture.

DKK 155.00
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Host Family Survival Kit - Nancy King - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Host Family Survival Kit - Nancy King - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

"We learned so much about [our exchange student] and Denmark, of course. But we also learned so much about ourselves, our family and the United States. Best of all, we learned how people grow - and grow up." - Host Parent Each year thousands of families throughout the United States and the world open their homes and hearts to international high school exchange students - sharing their own culture and learning about another. As these families face the challenges and joys of hosting, Nancy King''s and Ken Huff''s Host Family Survival Kit will provide them with valuable information and advice to help ensure that their experience will be a success. Authors King and Huff provide an overview of hosting, defining the role that exchange students play in the host family, outlining the skills needed by host parents and discussing the effect of culture on the host family/exchange student relationship. They then divide the hosting experience into nine stages, making recommendations on what to expect and how to handle day-to-day situations. Throughout, they include insightful quotes and pertinent examples from experienced host families. In this second edition, they have made major revisions to all of the original chapters. In addition, they have added two new chapters and three new appendices. The Host Family Survival Kit is an indispensable guide to the hosting experience, and will leave readers both excited about and well prepared for their role as host parents.

DKK 140.00
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Diamond Hill - Kit Fan - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Diamond Hill - Kit Fan - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

''A rapid-fire debut with a cinematographer''s eye for detail... Fan strikes a deft balance between agile set-pieces and lingering beauty.'' Naoise Dolan ''A vivid, powerful portrait of a vanishing world.'' David Nicholls ''Do you know what it was like here? You wouldn''t believe the glamour. We had our own film studio, redbrick houses for the stars, even Jackie Chan. Now look at us - the Hollywood of the Orient will soon be gone altogether.'' 1987, Hong Kong. Trying to outrun his demons, a young man who calls himself Buddha returns to the bustling place of his birth. He moves into a small Buddhist nunnery in the crumbling neighbourhood of Diamond Hill, where planes landing at the nearby airport fly so close overhead that travellers can see into the rooms of those below.As Buddha begins to care for the nuns and their neighbours, this pocket of the old city is vanishing. Even the fiery Iron Nun cannot prevent the frequent landslides that threaten the nunnery she fights for, and in the nearby shanty town, a faded film actress who calls herself Audrey Hepburn is hiding a deep secret and trying to survive with her teenage daughter who has a bigger fish to fry.But no one arrives in Diamond Hill by accident, and Buddha''s ties to this place run deeper than he is willing to admit. Can he make peace with his past and survive in this disappearing city? Beautifully written and utterly compelling, Diamond Hill is a gorgeous love letter that perfectly captures a lost place, filled with unforgettable characters. If you love books by Hanya Yanagihara, Colm Tóibín and Ocean Vuong, you''ll adore this haunting and evocative novel. What people are saying about Diamond Hill : '' The best debut I''ve read in ages ... A glorious luminosity to the writing and the reading experience is rather like looking into a kaleidoscope and giving it several twirls.'' Cathy Rentzenbrink ''A gripping and highly accomplished debut... A thoroughly enjoyable and profound exploration of powerlessness, identity and the evolution of a city.'' Guardian ''Fan is an exuberant chronicler of a lost time and place... It''s a timely consideration of Hong Kong''s recent past.'' The Times ''An exhilarating and original tale, Diamond Hill marks award-winning Fan as a writer to watch.'' Cosmopolitan ''Fan creates a textured, unsettled portrait of a territory facing a decisive ending... The dark drama that unfolds is an elegy to that vanished vanishing world.'' The Wall Street Journal '' Gleams with pleasurable insights ... Memorable moments are sketched by a poet''s hand.'' South China Morning Post

DKK 119.00
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Diamond Hill - Kit Fan - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Diamond Hill - Kit Fan - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

''A rapid-fire debut with a cinematographer''s eye for detail... Fan strikes a deft balance between agile set-pieces and lingering beauty.'' Naoise Dolan ''A vivid, powerful portrait of a vanishing world.'' David Nicholls ''Do you know what it was like here? You wouldn''t believe the glamour. We had our own film studio, redbrick houses for the stars, even Jackie Chan. Now look at us - the Hollywood of the Orient will soon be gone altogether.'' 1987, Hong Kong. Trying to outrun his demons, a young man who calls himself Buddha returns to the bustling place of his birth. He moves into a small Buddhist nunnery in the crumbling neighbourhood of Diamond Hill, where planes landing at the nearby airport fly so close overhead that travellers can see into the rooms of those below.As Buddha begins to care for the nuns and their neighbours, this pocket of the old city is vanishing. Even the fiery Iron Nun cannot prevent the frequent landslides that threaten the nunnery she fights for, and in the nearby shanty town, a faded film actress who calls herself Audrey Hepburn is hiding a deep secret and trying to survive with her teenage daughter who has a bigger fish to fry.But no one arrives in Diamond Hill by accident, and Buddha''s ties to this place run deeper than he is willing to admit. Can he make peace with his past and survive in this disappearing city? Beautifully written and utterly compelling, Diamond Hill is a gorgeous love letter that perfectly captures a lost place, filled with unforgettable characters. If you love books by Hanya Yanagihara, Colm Tóibín and Ocean Vuong, you''ll adore this haunting and evocative novel. What people are saying about Diamond Hill : '' The best debut I''ve read in ages ... A glorious luminosity to the writing and the reading experience is rather like looking into a kaleidoscope and giving it several twirls.'' Cathy Rentzenbrink ''A gripping and highly accomplished debut... A thoroughly enjoyable and profound exploration of powerlessness, identity and the evolution of a city.'' Guardian ''Fan is an exuberant chronicler of a lost time and place... It''s a timely consideration of Hong Kong''s recent past.'' The Times ''An exhilarating and original tale, Diamond Hill marks award-winning Fan as a writer to watch.'' Cosmopolitan ''Fan creates a textured, unsettled portrait of a territory facing a decisive ending... The dark drama that unfolds is an elegy to that vanished vanishing world.'' The Wall Street Journal '' Gleams with pleasurable insights ... Memorable moments are sketched by a poet''s hand.'' South China Morning Post

DKK 152.00
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My Family and Food Allergies - The All You Need to Know Guide - Alexa Baracaia - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

My Family and Food Allergies - The All You Need to Know Guide - Alexa Baracaia - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Nothing is more terrifying for a parent than the discovery that your child has a life-threatening food allergy; often accompanied by an emergency dash to the hospital, and usually followed shortly by the acquisition of several Epi-pens and a huge dose of anxiety. My Family and Food Allergies is for anyone caring for, or close to, a child with life-threatening food allergies. It covers every aspect of the journey from diagnosis to helping your child on the path to independence. First and foremost, it is aimed at parents but it is also a must-read for grandparents, friends, teachers and others keen to learn more about living with food allergies. It is bursting with practical tips and expert advice on how to navigate each fresh milestone and challenge, including school care plans, understanding where the real risks are (and what is manageable) and how to handle things like school bake sales, celebratory occasions and birthday parties. It features failsafe recipes for every occasion, including the best 'free from' birthday cake recipe ever, as well as advice on travel and flying, on what to look for in accommodation and a mini-allergy-friendly guide for resorts such as Disneyland, restaurant chains, and so on. With an outline of what we can hope for the future, where the science is now, and what the experts predict will happen in the battle against life-threatening food allergies, this really is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to safely support and inform their child on the path to independence.

DKK 155.00
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Before We Were Trans - Dr Kit Heyam - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Before We Were Trans - Dr Kit Heyam - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

A History Today Book of the YearFinalist for the Lambda Literary Award ''A beautiful, brilliant, lively book that weaves together fascinating and moving examples with thoughtful analysis. Both heartfelt and rigorous, entertaining and scholarly, Before We Were Trans invites us to expand our sense of communities - past and present - in welcoming ways, rather than contracting them and policing their borders'' MEG-JOHN BARKER, author of Gender: A Graphic Guide ''Celebrates trans history, whilst acknowledging the reality of what it means to live within our community with joy and kindness. In-depth research and personal stories tie Before We Were Trans up into a true treat for the mind'' JAMIE WINDUST, author of In Their Shoes Across the world today, people of all ages are doing fascinating, creative, messy things with gender. These people have a rich history - but one that is often left behind by narratives of trans lives that focus on people with stable, binary, uncomplicated gender identities. As a result, these stories tend to be recent, binary, stereotyped, medicalised and white. Before We Were Trans is a new and different story of gender, that seeks not to be comprehensive or definitive, but - by blending culture, feminism and politics - to widen the scope of what we think of as trans history by telling the stories of people across the globe whose experience of gender has been transgressive, or not characterised by stability or binary categories. Transporting us from Renaissance Venice to seventeenth-century Angola, from Edo Japan to North America, the stories this book tells leave questions and resist conclusions. They are fraught with ambiguity, and defy modern Western terminology and categories - not least the category of ''trans'' itself. But telling them provides a history that reflects the richness of modern trans reality more closely than any previously written. Before We Were Trans is a history and celebration of gender in all its fluidity, ambiguity and complexity.

DKK 139.00
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Before We Were Trans - Dr Kit Heyam - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Before We Were Trans - Dr Kit Heyam - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

One of History Today ''s Best Books of 2022 ''I felt exquisitely anchored reading this wonderful book'' Juno Roche ''A thoughtful, fun, and refreshingly readable romp through the history of gender variance'' Susan Stryker ''A searing, reflexive read . . . that needs to be in everyone''s hands expeditiously'' Paula Akpan Across the world today, people of all ages are doing fascinating, creative, messy things with gender. These people have a rich history - but one that is often left behind by narratives of trans lives that focus on people with stable, binary, uncomplicated gender identities. As a result, these stories tend to be recent, binary, stereotyped, medicalised and white. Before We Were Trans is a new and different story of gender, that seeks not to be comprehensive or definitive, but - by blending culture, feminism and politics - to widen the scope of what we think of as trans history by telling the stories of people across the globe whose experience of gender has been transgressive, or not characterised by stability or binary categories. Transporting us from Renaissance Venice to seventeenth-century Angola, from Edo Japan to North America, the stories this book tells leave questions and resist conclusions. They are fraught with ambiguity, and defy modern Western terminology and categories - not least the category of ''trans'' itself. But telling them provides a history that reflects the richness of modern trans reality more closely than any previously written. Before We Were Trans is a history and celebration of gender in all its fluidity, ambiguity and complexity.

DKK 192.00
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Succeed at Psychometric Testing: Practice Tests for Verbal Reasoning Advanced 2nd Edition - Jeremy Kourdi - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Succeed at Psychometric Testing: Practice Tests for Verbal Reasoning Advanced 2nd Edition - Jeremy Kourdi - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Are you about to attend an interview or assessment centre for a new job, or are you being considered for promotion or training? If that means the daunting prospect of sitting psychometric tests then this book contains plenty of preparation exercises to hone your skills and build your confidence before you face those tests. This book covers a vital area of psychometric testing, one which is widely used throughout industry and in the public sector. With hundreds of practice questions, Verbal Reasoning Advanced level shows that verbal reasoning is an easily improvable skill and gives you the opportunity to practise, practise and then practise some more! Improve your skills AND build your confidence before the big day. Written in a clear and accessible style the book contains: -Tips and advice on pre-test preparation -Hundreds of practice questions, cross-referenced to answers and comprehensive explanations -Guidance on what to do on the day of the test-Further reading and websites

DKK 120.00
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Succeed at Psychometric Testing: Practice Tests for Verbal Reasoning Intermediate 2nd Edition - Simbo Nuga - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Succeed at Psychometric Testing: Practice Tests for Verbal Reasoning Intermediate 2nd Edition - Simbo Nuga - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Are you about to attend an interview or assessment centre for a new job, or are you being considered for promotion or training? If that means the daunting prospect of sitting psychometric tests then this book contains plenty of preparation exercises to hone your skills and build your confidence before you face those tests! This book covers a vital area of psychometric testing, one which is widely used throughout industry and in the public sector. With hundreds of practice questions, Verbal Reasoning Intermediate Level shows that verbal reasoning is an easily improvable skill and gives you the opportunity to practice, practice and then practice some more! Improve your skills AND build your confidence before the big day. Written in a clear and accessible style the book contains: - Tips and advice on pre-test preparation - Hundreds of practice questions, cross-referenced to answers and comprehensive explanations - Guidance on what to do on the day of the test - Further reading and websites

DKK 120.00
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Succeed at Psychometric Testing: Practice Tests for the National Police Selection Process 2nd Edition - Bernice Walmsley - Bog - John Murray Press -

Succeed at Psychometric Testing: Practice Tests for the National Police Selection Process 2nd Edition - Bernice Walmsley - Bog - John Murray Press -

Are you applying to or considering joining a police force in England or Wales? If so, you will have to take part in the National Police Selection Process. With hundreds of practice questions and examples of competency based writing, role play exercises and interview questions Succeed at Psychometric Testing: Practice Tests for the National Police Selection Process will maximize your chances of success in your application to join the police force. It can also be useful if you are applying to other services which include a similar style of testing as part of their selection process. Written in a clear and accessible style the book contains: - Tips and advice on pre-test preparation - Practice questions, cross-referenced to answers and comprehensive explanations - Timed tests for Numerical Reasoning and Verbal Logical Reasoning- Ideas for preparation and practice for all competency based tests - Guidance on what to do on the day of the test - Further reading and websites

DKK 129.00
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Succeed at Psychometric Testing - Peter Rhodes - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Succeed at Psychometric Testing - Peter Rhodes - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Are you about to attend an interview or assessment centre for a new job, or are you being considered for promotion or training? If that means the daunting prospect of sitting psychometric tests then this book contains plenty of preparation exercises to hone your skills and build your confidence before you face those tests! This book covers a vital area of psychometric testing, one which is widely used throughout industry and in the public sector. With hundreds of practice questions, Diagrammatic and Abstract Reasoning shows that these are easily improvable skills and give you the opportunity to practise, practise and then practise some more! Improve your skills AND build your confidence before the big day. Written in a clear and accessible style the book contains: -Tips and advice on pre-test preparation -Hundreds of practice questions, cross-referenced to answers and comprehensive explanations -Guidance on what to do on the day of the test-Further reading and website

DKK 189.00
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Succeed at Psychometric Testing: Practice Tests for Data Interpretation 2nd Ed - Sally Vanson - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Succeed at Psychometric Testing: Practice Tests for Data Interpretation 2nd Ed - Sally Vanson - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Are you about to attend an interview or assessment centre for a new job, or are you being considered for promotion or training? If that means the daunting prospect of sitting psychometric tests then this book contains plenty of preparation exercises to hone your skills and build your confidence before you face those tests! This book covers a vital area of psychometric testing, one which is widely used throughout industry and in the public sector. With hundreds of practice questions, Data Interpretation shows that data interpretation is an easily improvable skill and gives you the opportunity to practise, practise and then practise some more! Improve your skills AND build your confidence before the big day. Written in a clear and accessible style the book contains: -Tips and advice on pre-test preparation -Hundreds of practice questions, cross-referenced to answers and comprehensive explanations -Guidance on what to do on the day of the test-Further reading and websites The new edition has been fully updated and now contains more practice tests than ever before. It boasts a more user-friendly layout with clearer cross-referencing to enable faster learning and also an expanded listing of further reading and websites.

DKK 168.00
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Britain's Best Ever Political Cartoons - Tim Benson - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Britain's Best Ever Political Cartoons - Tim Benson - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

A rip-roaring collection of Britain''s finest political satire, from Hogarth and Gillray to Martin Rowson, Steve Bell, Peter Brookes and Nicola Jennings. Between Waterloo and Brexit, cartoons have been Britain''s most famous antidote to the chaos of public politics. Skewering the issues and characters that have dominated the news over three centuries, these cartoons have united those who love, and those who hate their politicians. A wild journey through the scandals that made a nation, this is the ultimate book of sketches which have stood the test of time.

DKK 146.00
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Britain's Best Ever Political Cartoons - Tim Benson - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Britain's Best Ever Political Cartoons - Tim Benson - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

A rip-roaring collection of Britain's finest political satire, from Hogarth and Gillray to Martin Rowson, Steve Bell, Peter Brookes and Nicola Jennings. Between Waterloo and Brexit, cartoons have been Britain's most famous antidote to the chaos of public politics. Skewering the issues and characters that have dominated the news over three centuries, these cartoons have united those who love, and those who hate their politicians. A wild journey through the scandals that made a nation, this is the ultimate book of sketches which have stood the test of time.

DKK 139.00
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Love & Saffron - Kim Fay - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Love & Saffron - Kim Fay - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

When twenty-seven-year-old Joan Bergstrom sends a fan letter - as well as a gift of saffron - to fifty-nine-year-old Imogen Fortier, a life-changing friendship begins. Joan lives in Los Angeles and is just starting out as a writer for the newspaper food pages. Imogen lives on Camano Island outside Seattle, writing a monthly column for a Pacific Northwest magazine, and while she can hunt elk and dig for clams, she''s never tasted fresh garlic - exotic fare in the Northwest US of the 1960s. As the two women commune through their letters, they build a closeness that sustains them through the Cuban Missile Crisis, the assassination of President Kennedy, and the unexpected changes in their own lives. Food and a good life - they can''t be separated. It is a discovery the women share not only with each other, but with the men in their lives. Because of her correspondence with Joan, Imogen''s decades-long marriage blossoms into something new and exciting, and in turn, Joan learns that true love does not always come in the form we expect it to. Into this beautiful, intimate world comes the ultimate test of Joan and Imogen''s friendship - a test that summons their unconditional trust in one another.

DKK 134.00
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Teach Yourself Motoring - Dudley Noble - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Teach Yourself Motoring - Dudley Noble - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

First published in 1951, Teach Yourself Motoring is an fascinating and nostalgic guide to mid-twentieth century motoring. Perfect for owners of classic cars and motoring enthusiasts, this charming book is full of practical wisdom on car ownership, maintenance and respect for the road, and comes with a full tank of petrol. Learn how to own a classic car and treat it with the care it deserves; this beautiful reproduction of a classic motoring handbook is a charming window into a glorious period of motoring history. Indulge your love of the road and take it for a test drive.

DKK 107.00
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Algebra: A Complete Introduction - Hugh Neill - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Algebra: A Complete Introduction - Hugh Neill - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Algebra: A Complete Introduction is the most comprehensive yet easy-to-use introduction to using Algebra. Written by a leading expert, this book will help you if you are studying for an important exam or essay, or if you simply want to improve your knowledge. The book covers all the key areas of algebra including elementary operations, linear equations, formulae, simultaneous equations, quadratic equations, logarithms, variation, law and sequences. Everything you will need is here in this one book. Each chapter includes not only an explanation of the knowledge and skills you need, but also worked examples and test questions.

DKK 168.00
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Calculus: A Complete Introduction - Hugh Neill - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Calculus: A Complete Introduction - Hugh Neill - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Calculus: A Complete Introduction is the most comprehensive yet easy-to-use introduction to using calculus. Written by a leading expert, this book will help you if you are studying for an important exam or essay, or if you simply want to improve your knowledge. The book covers all areas of calculus, including functions, gradients, rates of change, differentiation, exponential and logarithmic functions and integration. Everything you will need to know is here in one book. Each chapter includes not only an explanation of the knowledge and skills you need, but also worked examples and test questions.

DKK 155.00
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Trigonometry: A Complete Introduction - Hugh Neill - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Trigonometry: A Complete Introduction - Hugh Neill - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Trigonometry: A Complete Introduction is the most comprehensive yet easy-to-use introduction to Trigonometry. Written by a leading expert, this book will help you if you are studying for an important exam or essay, or if you simply want to improve your knowledge. The book covers all areas of trigonometry including the theory and equations of tangent, sine and cosine, using trigonometry in three dimensions and for angles for any magnitude, related to triangles. Everything you will need is here in this one book. Each chapter includes not only an explanation of the knowledge and skills you need, but also worked examples and test questions.

DKK 155.00
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How to Reach Enlightenment - Polly Campbell - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

How to Reach Enlightenment - Polly Campbell - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

How to Reach Enlightenment offers practical strategies for those who are struggling to find an enlightened way of life, bringing straightforward self-help techniques to the world of spirituality. It shows you what enlightenment is before moving on to the various ways in which you can create a sense of awareness in your life. Covering everything from the basics of self-acceptance to meditation and mindfulness, each chapter contains a diagnostic test, case studies, practical exercises and Aide Memoire boxes. Chapters conclude with a reminder of the key points of the chapter (Focus Points) and a round-up of what to expect in the next (Next Step) will whet your appetite for what''s coming and how it relates to what you''ve just read.

DKK 136.00
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Italian Grammar You Really Need To Know - Anna Proudfoot - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Italian Grammar You Really Need To Know - Anna Proudfoot - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Do you want to bring clarity to your communication by: - getting to grips with the building blocks of Italian? - learning the right language for the right context? - speaking and writing with ease and style? In this course you'll find comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures reinforced and raised through authentic materials. You will learn how to construct grammar correctly and when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. You'll also get extensive practice through exercises and self-assessments. This book offers: - clear learning goals to guide your learning - comprehension questions to test your knowledge - language in context sections to demonstrate grammar usage in everyday-life situations - glossary of grammatical terms and verb tables for easy reference.

DKK 155.00
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Love & Saffron - Kim Fay - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Love & Saffron - Kim Fay - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

''I wanted to go on reading it forever'' - Nigella Lawson ''Like a dinner with friends you won''t want to end'' - J. Ryan Stradal, author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest ''Warm, delicious, and absolutely satisfying-I devoured in one enthusiastic gulp!'' - Meg Waite Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Train to London When twenty-seven-year-old Joan Bergstrom sends a fan letter - as well as a gift of saffron - to fifty-nine-year-old Imogen Fortier, a life-changing friendship begins. Joan lives in Los Angeles and is just starting out as a writer for the newspaper food pages. Imogen lives on Camano Island outside Seattle, writing a monthly column for a Pacific Northwest magazine, and while she can hunt elk and dig for clams, she''s never tasted fresh garlic - exotic fare in the Northwest US of the 1960s. As the two women commune through their letters, they build a closeness that sustains them through the unexpected changes in their own lives. Food and a good life - they can''t be separated. It is a discovery the women share not only with each other, but with the men in their lives. Because of her correspondence with Joan, Imogen''s decades-long marriage blossoms into something new and exciting, and in turn, Joan learns that true love does not always come in the form we expect it to. Into this beautiful, intimate world comes the ultimate test of Joan and Imogen''s friendship - a test that summons their unconditional trust in one another. ''A genuine pleasure. You''ll want to share it with everyone you call friend'' - Louise Miller

DKK 134.00
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Build Your Brain Power - Simon Wootton - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

Build Your Brain Power - Simon Wootton - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

This new edition of a popular guide to improving your mental agility will help you improve your performance at work and sharpen your thinking skills in all areas. Based on the latest scientific findings and including up-to-date coverage of how meditative skills such as mindfulness can enhance your brain power, this book gives you everything you need to get a mental edge. It challenges you to think on your feet with hundreds of puzzles, quizzes and problem-solving games, while giving you lifestyle advice on diet, exercise and lifestyle choices. Showing you how to put your new, more powerful brain to the test at work, home and play, this is a smart guide for any smart professional who wants to be brighter, quicker and in the lead at all times.

DKK 141.00
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How to Craft a Great Story - Chris Sykes - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

How to Craft a Great Story - Chris Sykes - Bog - John Murray Press - Plusbog.dk

How to Craft a Great Story takes you step by step through the process of creating a compelling and coherent plot and structure. It covers such basics as the traditional story arcs, and such advanced information as finding balance and marrying structure and form. Each chapter contains a diagnostic test, case studies, practical exercises, and Aide Memoire boxes. Each chapter concludes with a reminder of the key points of the chapter (Focus Points) and a round-up of what to expect in the next (Next Step) will whet your appetite for what''s coming and how it relates to what you''ve just read. Covering some of the most commonly raised questions in creative writing courses, it is perfect for anyone who needs the next step on from the basic ''how to write a novel''.

DKK 155.00
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