A perennial bestseller in the wizarding world & one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts School library Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history the rules
- & the breaking of the rules
- of the noble sport of Quidditch Packed with fascinating facts this definitive guide by the esteemed Quidditch writer Kennilworthy Whisp charts the game&s history from its early origins in the medieval mists on Queerditch Marsh through to the modern-day sport loved by so many wizard & Muggle families around the world With comprehensive coverage of famous Quidditch teams the commonest fouls the development of racing brooms & much more this is a must-have sporting bible for all Harry Potter fans Quidditch lovers & players whether the weekend amateur or the seasoned Chudley Cannons season-ticket holder This brand new edition of the most famous sports book in the wizarding world pairs JK Rowling&s original text with gorgeous jacket art by Jonny Duddle & line illustrations throughout by Tomislav Tomic A contribution from the sale of each book will go to Comic Relief

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Quiddler is a beautiful word game with naturally smooth gameplay that plays fast These are essentials for a successful game that few word games have Using special cards Quiddler draws on one&s ability to combine letters into words Players must combine their entire hand into words trying to use the highest point value letters Quiddler challenges you to do this first with three cards (round one) then with four on up to ten cards in the last round A bonus is given for both the longest word & the most words made by a player in each round The average game takes 20-40 minutes Although it may appear that the person who knows the most words would consistently win this is not the case when playing Quiddler There is a visual perception aspect that draws on combining the cards with the highest points into the words rather than the first words a player recognises There is also an element of strategy Players who win often don&t go out at their first opportunity; on the other hand sometimes they go out as soon as possible Their actions are aimed at increasing their odds of getting either the long-word or the most-words bonus The game works well for both beginning readers & accomplished word game players Youngsters can enjoy Quiddler because players can win using short words This results from the bonus for getting the most words in any round which of course is obtained using short words ie zoo is of On the other hand accomplished word lovers are challenged because of the bonus given for the longest word in any round as well as the aspects noted above The solitaire rules included with Quiddler result in endless hours of word challenges for the single player Although each game is quick to play (about 15-20 minutes) people have tended to play game after game ...

This man was literally made from money A life of greed & excess has turned this mans skull into a roll of fifty-pound notes Proof once & for all that you can take it with you this skull makes the ideal gift for that person who has everything ...

Quiet by Susan Cain will change how you think about introverts forever A Sunday Times & New York Times Bestseller Our lives are driven by a fact that most of us can't name & don't understand It defines who our friends & lovers are which careers we choose & whether we blush when we're embarrassed That fact is whether we're an introvert or an extrovert The introvertextrovert divide is the most fundamental dimension of personality & at least a third of us are on the introverted side Some of the world's most talented people are introverts Without them we wouldn't have the Apple computer the theory of relativity & Van Gogh's sunflowers Yet extroverts have taken over Shyness sensitivity & seriousness are often seen as being negative Introverts feel reproached for being the way they are In Quiet Susan Cain shows how the brain chemistry of introverts & extroverts differs & how society misunderstands & undervalues introverts She gives introverts the tools to better understand themselves & take full advantage of their strengths Passionately argued superbly researched & filled with real stories Quiet will permanently change how we see introverts
- & how you see yourself'I can't get Quiet out of my head It is an important book
- so persuasive & timely & heartfelt it should inevitably effect change in schools & offices' Jon Ronson The Guardian ' Susan Cain's Quiet has sparked a quiet revolution In our booming culture hers is a still small voice that punches above its weight Perhaps rather than sitting back & asking people to speak up managers & company leaders might lean forward & listen' Megan Walsh The Times ' Quiet is a very timely book & Cain's central thesis is fresh & important Maybe the extrovert ideal is no longer as powerful as it was; perhaps it is time we all stopped to listen to the still small voice of calm' Daisy Goodwin The Sunday Times Susan Cain is the owner of The Negotiation Company a firm that trains people in negotiation & communication skills Her clients include Merrill Lynch Standard & Poor University of Chicago Business School & many of the US's most powerful law firms She previously practiced corporate law for seven years with Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton She lives in New York with her husband & two sons www The Power Of Introvertscom

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Based on the novel by Graham Greene this story of love & war is set in Saigon 1952 Thomas Fowler a journalist for the Times enjoys his life in Vietnam living with a beautiful local woman called Phuong Fowler's peace is shattered with the arrival of Alden Pyle a doctor who also falls in love with Phuong ...

What does success look like? 5AM conference calls & late nights in the office? Winning every argument in the office & always getting your own way? What does a successful woman look like? The shoulder-pad wearing Alpha? The dogmatist who rules with an iron fist? The reality is far more nuanced Yet women are still pigeonholed as Alpha boss or Beta secretary or assistant When 47 of the workforce are reduced to two unhelpful stereotypes how can you embrace your inner Beta & be a success on your own terms? It's an important question because the world is changing fast Successful companies need people who can lead with emotional intelligence be flexible to new ideas & adapt their plans when required leaving their ego at the door The Beta woman's time is now Beta celebrates the collaborators the pragmatists & the people who believe that being nice works & getting your own way isn't always the most important thing It is a call-to-arms that explores the unsung workforce of Beta women who are being great bosses great leaders & are still living their own lives having relationships making time for friends having families Beta inspires confidence & will help you in the workplace Fully researched & rich with interviews anecdotes & case studies Beta is a smart & entertaining read that really explores the role of women in the workplace today ...

Improving the performance of your employees involves one of the hardest challenges in the known universe changing the way they think In constant demand as a coach speaker & consultant to companies around the world David Rock has proven that the secret to leading people (and living & working with them) is found in the space between their ears " If people are being paid to think" he writes "isn't it time the business world found out what the thing doing the work the brain is all about?" Supported by the latest groundbreaking research Quiet Leadership provides a brain-based approach that will help busy leaders executives & managers improve their own & their colleagues' performance Rock offers a practical six-step guide to making permanent workplace performance change by unleashing higher productivity new levels of morale & greater job satisfaction ...

' Steeped in glory loved by players for his light touch he is probably the most coveted coach in the world'
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England's capital is a big exciting bustling city But not everyone wants to be in a busy noisy place Sometimes Londoners & visitors alike need somewhere peaceful where they can talk relax or read a book This charming guide can show you where to find these hidden peaceful places in the midst of the capital's hustle & bustle From lesser known gardens & parks to tucked away cafes & galleries this unique & original guide will take you off the beaten track in search of attractive places where you don't need to strain to hear each other speak! A city guide like no other it is full of interesting & quiet places to meet drink eat swim rest shop sleep or read with short descriptions travel & contact details for each place & illustrated with simple but atmospheric photographs A must-have guide for both Londoners & visitors to the capital ...

London is an exciting vibrant & often noisy city but this busy metropolis also has a quiet side Siobhan Wall encourages Londoners & visitors to the capital to wander away from the crowds & discover calm amid the hustle & bustle This is a guide to over 100 quiet places to enjoy the art & culture that London has on offer from small museums & light-filled galleries to hushed libraries characterful bookshops & places to find beautifully designed handcrafted objects With evocative photographs & a short description for each location including travel access & contact details Quiet London Culture reveals hidden tranquil places in one of the world's liveliest cities ...