Send one of these delightful Medici greetings cards to friends & family this Christmas. Pack of 10 cards in 1 seasonal design
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This assessment series encourages pupils to work at their own levels & improve their abilities with further practice. 15 papers with graded questions. A wide variety of test questions that check all topics. Guidance from experienced teachers on getting the best out of test practice. A glossary to help with difficult words. Helpful progress chart. ...

The 10-Day MBA is an essential business reference summarising a top business school education in one easy-to-read volume. Steven Silbiger devotes a concise chapter to each discipline you will encounter on an MBA course
- Marketing Ethics Accounting Organisational Behaviour Quantitative Analysis Finance Operations Economics & Strategy. On Day 10 the author gives a series of MBA mini courses on research public speaking negotiating international business & more. This third edition of Steven Silbiger's bestselling book has the latest facts figures & trends as well as information on ethics in business post-Enron & personal finance. All-new mini-courses in property investment business writing leadership coaching & financial planning have also been added. Prospective MBAs can use The 10-Day MBA to decide if they want to pursue a degree; those about to enter business school can use it to get a BIG head start on the competition; & those without the time & money can get the equivalent of an MBA education at 99 per cent off the list price.
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10-Minute Toughness is a solid mental training program. In fact I feel it is the best of its kind...[ It's] what the title says: ten minutes a day that connects your talents & abilities to the outcome you're seeking. As a retired NFL player looking forward I can see as many applications for the toughness Jason Selk's program brought out of me in the business world as there were on the football field." --Jeff Wilkins Former NFL Pro Bowl Kicker " The mental side of the game is extremely important. 10-Minute Toughness helps the players develop the mental toughness needed for success; it really makes a difference." --Walt Jocketty General Manager of the 2006 World Champion St. Louis Cardinals " Jason Selk has spent a tremendous amount of time & energy developing effective mental-training programs & coaches workshops. He is truly committed to helping individuals & teams to perform at their very best when it really counts." --Peter Vidmar Olympic Gold Medalist Mental training is a must for high performance both on the field & off. But simply hoping for mental toughness isn't going to build any mind muscles. You need a proven routine of daily exercises to get you where you want to go. 10-Minute Toughness is your personal coach for boosting brainpower & achieving a competitive edge in whatever game you play. With quickness & ease you'll learn how to master your own mind & psych out your opponents using personalized techniques from one of America's most successful sport psychology consultants. Like no other program available the 10-Minute Toughness (10-MT) routine gets you ready for the competition in just ten minutes a day." ...

This handy practical & inspirational little book is perfect for the pocket or art bag. It shows watercolour painters of all levels how to loosen up their paintings & maintain spontaneity by painting simple watercolour studies in no more than 10 minutes. Written by popular artist Hazel Soan the book is arranged in three parts: the first section explains all about the equipment you will need; the second section covers techniques & shows what can be achieved with watercolour in a short time span; the third section looks at various subjects that are ideal for painting quickly. All the essential techniques are covered focusing particularly on maximizing brushstrokes & exploring colours & there is useful advice on deciding what to include & what to leave out. With helpful chapters on painting a wide range of subjects
- people landscapes seascapes buildings gardens flowers & still life
- this little guide is ideal for quick reference when working in the studio or out in the field.

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Do you feel overwhelmed by work
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By the 1920s the Great Western Railway had established its reputation as the Holiday Line stretching from the bustling city of London to the beautiful coastline of the South West. The only company to survive the Grouping Act of 1921 with its identity intact it boasted one of the countrys most celebrated express trains: the Cornish Riviera Express popularly known as the 10.30 Limited. Published in 1923 this charming introduction to the history operation & journey of the service gives a nostalgic glimpse of what was
- at 226 miles
- the longest non-stop route in the world & which was to attain iconic status in the years to come.

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In this one-of-a-kind volume indispensable for students of art architecture & film Alex Danchev presents 100 Artists' Manifestos" each reproduced with an introduction on the author & the associated movement in " Penguin Modern Classics". This remarkable collection of 100 manifestos from the last 100 years is cacophony of voices from such diverse movements as Futurism Dadaism Surrealism Feminism Communism Destructivism Vorticism Stridentism Cannibalism & Stuckism taking in along the way film architecture fashion & cookery. Artists' manifestos are nothing if not revolutionary. They are outlandish outrageous & frequently offensive. They combine wit wisdom & world-shaking demands. This collection gathers together an international array of artists of every stripe including Kandinsky Mayakovsky Rodchenko Le Corbusier Picabia Dali Oldenburg Vertov Baselitz Kitaj Murakami Gilbert & George together with their allies & collaborators
- such figures as Marinetti Apollinaire Breton Trotsky Guy Debord & Rem Koolhaas. Editor Alex Danchev is the author of an acclaimed biography of artist Georges Braque & is Professor of International Relations at the University of Nottingham. His other works include " Alanbrooke War Diaries: Field Marshall Lord Alanbrooke" " The Iraq War & Democratic Politics" & " On Art & War & Terror". If you enjoyed "100 Artists' Manifestos" you might like John Berger's " Ways of Seeing" also available in " Penguin Modern Classics". " The Manifesto is remarkable for its imaginative power...it is the first great modernist work of art." (" Marshall Berman")."
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No matter what your level of beading experience you are sure to find the perfect beaded miniature project in this book. Step-by-step demonstrations from basic construction to more advanced techniques. Over 100 tiny beaded projects each with an easy-to-follow pattern. After you have created your tiny treasures we show you how to incorporate them into projects
- including jewellery accessories & home decor.
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These are the best bikes to be found anywhere right now giving every kind of cyclist an overview of what is out there. Whether a BMXtreme or mountain bike enthusiast a keen tourer or racer a city commuter or courier or simply fascinated with the constantly advancing mechanics & engineering of folding & other innovative bike designs this book has something for you. The bikes on display come from across Europe East & South Asia & North America not to mention examples from the southern hemisphere. The major bike manufacturers like Boardman Giant & Fuji are of course featured but also more maverick material from Biomega Calfee & Daymak. 100 Best Bikes" is the essential resource for anyone wanting to know about the best in design & engineering for every kind of bike." ...