When a school teacher put a modest advertisement in Private Eye as a painter of genuine fakes he had no idea that it would lead to him becoming a willing part of the biggest art fraud in Britain. Among one of the few people who responded was the mysterious & magnetic John Drewe apparently a Professor & inventor with impressive connections. But really Drewe was a conman who was soon to take in the British Modern Art World with a scam that would last a decade. Drewe who knew at first little about the art world discovered that the art itself didnt really make any difference but it was the documentation of a work that mattered. He commissioned some 200 works from Myatt who worked with B&Q emulsion paint mixed in with KY jelly over a decade. It was only a naked a woman & a microwaved goldfish that would end the scam! ...

One-of-a-kind motifs are just the beginning. Now with Connect The Shapes Crochet Motifs" this guide to creative joining techniques shows how easy it is to combine multiples of a motif to form a whole new pattern from lacy links to 3-D effects swiris radiants & wheels. The variations are endless as each joining technique can be used with a wide range of motifs. Eckman also provides more than 100 new motif designs. Every design & joining technique is accompanied with step-by-step instructions & the innovative japanese-inspired charts crocheters are enthusiastically embracing. Eckman polishes off this superb collection with projects that illustrate the stunning results that can be achieved by connecting the shapes
- from placemats & afghans to pillows skirts & shawls. This is a must-have reference for all crocheters."
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Who do you have sex with & why? Is happiness catching? Is wealth contagious? Can your friends make you fat? Why do you bother to vote? Does free will exist? Your friend's friend starts smoking suddenly you find yourself reaching for a cigarette. But how can someone you'll never know make you fatter happier & have more sex? This brilliantly original exploration of 'social contagion' examines the power of social networks to influence our behaviour. We like to think that we are largely in control of our day-to-day lives yet most of what we do from what we eat to who we sleep with & even the way we feel is significantly influenced by those around us
- & those around them & those around them. Our actions can change the behaviours the beliefs & even the basic health of people we've never met. In their illuminating account of the pervasive & often bizarre qualities of social networks pre-eminent social scientists Nicholas Christakis & James Fowler explain why obesity is contagious why the rich get richer even how we find & choose our partners. Intriguing & entertaining with revelatory implications for everything from our notion of the individual to ideas about healthcare & social inequality ' Connected' will change the way you think about every aspect of your life.
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Social networking has dramatically altered the way companies react to change. When your customers are delighted they can amplify your message in ways that were never before possible. But when your companys performance runs short of what youve promised customers can seize control of your brand message spreading their disappointment & frustration faster than you can keep up. To keep pace with todays connected customers your company must become a connected company. That means deeply engaging with workers partners & customers changing how work is done how you measure success & how performance is rewarded. It requires a new way of thinking about your company: less like a machine to be controlled & more like a complex dynamic system that can learn & adapt over time. Connected companies have the advantage because they learn & move faster than their competitors. In The Connected Company we examine what theyre doing how theyre doing it & why it works. & we show you how your company can use the same principles to adapt
- & thrive
- in todays ever-changing global marketplace.

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Harper Collins is proud to present its new range of best-loved essential classics. You cant depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. Knocked unconscious it is only when mechanic Hank Morgan comes to that he finds himself in 6th-century England rather than nineteenth-century America. Surrounded by the traditions & customs of Camelot & King Arthurs court Morgan dislikes the hereditary social class structure & state church & attempts to instil his American idealism & love for technology & progress in King Arthurs people. Hugely comedic & satirical in its take on the British monarchy & society the book remains one of Twains most original & best-loved works. ...

Diana Dors is a legend. Not only has she become embedded in the U.K. psyche but is very much alive in the U.K. imagination. Her fame has survived from the adored celebrity of the 50's to the cult figure of today's younger generation. Not surprising as she is arguably the biggest star the U.K. has produced. Not only has she appeared in 75 films written four books released an L.P. & had her own newspaper columns & television shows but her generosity incredible bravery lack of airs & graces her warmth & compassion & her wit & intelligence have endeared her to millions. From the age of eight Diana Dors had a huge passionate dream. She was determined to become a wealthy famous film star. It was a dream that challenged the seemingly impossible being an ordinary looking child coming from an ordinary family living in an ordinary town. Yet against the odds she made her dream come true. The story of how this happened is a fascinating one. Connecting Dors" not only tells that story but explores the consequences of that celebrity/stardom not only on herself but on her son Jason. It discusses the impact of "celebrity" on human dynamics on family dynamics especially on motherhood. It examines the pitfalls & rewards of being the child of a famous celebrity. Jason's story is not only a continuation of the Diana Dors story but an integral part of that story that relies not only on Jason himself but on the people who were close to the Dors family some of whom celebrities in their own right I have been privileged to meet. " Connecting Dors" is both informative & entertaining. It recounts incidents & anecdotes from Diana Dors' life
- wild tales involving her friends
- Hollywood stars villains rogues & rascals. It recounts tales which are poignant hilarious shocking & disturbing both from Diana's life & from Jason's star-studded life & beyond. It contains both humour & pathos. It explores the legacy of Diana Dors both national social & personal. It is an important story which has never been told."

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Leading schools is becoming almost daily a more complex & demanding job. Connecting Leadership & Learning reassesses the purpose of schools the nature of learning & the qualities of leadership that make schools authentic places of learning. Starting with a review of what we can claim to know
- & not know
- about learning leadership & their inter-relationship this book explores what it means to lead schools that place learning at the centre. Drawing on research from seven different country projects
- including the United States Australia & five European countries
- the authors offer five key principles for practice: a focus of learning an environment for learning a learning dialogue shared leadership accountability; internal & external. These key principles have been tested by teachers senior leaders & school students & found to be applicable across cultural & linguistic boundaries. The challenges faced by in inner city schools whether in London or New Jersey prove a stern test for the five principles yet as these schools testify they bring a new sense of hope & resolve that learning is for everyone. Based on rigorous research yet thoroughly grounded in practice this book aims to challenge the reader with big ideas about learning & leadership & to break new ground in thinking about where leadership & learning meet so that practitioners can see how it works in school & classroom practice. It should be of interest to all school leaders & those aspiring to the role.



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Connecting Science is a new enquiry-based course that offers complete flexibility to enable personalised learning across Key Stage 3. The Pupils Guide provides complete coverage of Key Stage 3 Science in a single reference volume. The Teachers Guides provide plans for Core & Options lessons matched to the Pupils Guide topics while the Lesson Builder tool within Dynamic Learning enables complete flexibility in lesson design & activity choice. Pupils use the Guide to look up key facts & explanations when working on tasks independently or in groups. Each spread combines detailed illustrations with clear explanations of key scientific ideas & models. Practical & enquiry skills & understanding evidence are developed in a range of contexts emphasising the importance of science in everyday life. Things to think about boxes fire pupils curiosity & encourage them to find explanations & ask further questions. The website also gives pupils access to: An interactive copy of the Pupils Guide that is fully searchable Self-assessment checklist of targets for each topic Background information & suggested vetted weblinks ASE & the Centre for Science Education are delighted to be working with Hodder Education to support relevant & contemporary Science in your Key Stage 3 teaching through full integration of Upd 8 Topicals with Connecting Science & Science. Visit www.dynamic-learning.co.uk or www.upd 8.org.uk to find out more about this exclusive partnership. ...

If youve ever wondered whether you have guardian angels & guides who they are & what messages they have for you then connecting with your angels may help you get answers to these vital questions. Dr. Doreen Virtue a leading expert in angel communication has helped thousands of people from all walks of life connect with their angels. Now you can enjoy her successful teachings in this enlightening & powerful CD set. Youll learn about angels archangels deceased loved ones & ascended masters. Youll find out practical ways to hear see feel & know the messages that heaven has for you. Dr. Virtue will lead you through proven methods to unblock your intuitive channels of communication & lose any fears that could prevent you from hearing heavens voice. Your angels want to connect with you & Dr. Virtue will show you how you can do just that! ...

In this enchanting collection of warm poignant & romantic interlinked short stories Sheila OFlanagan transports her readers to the Caribbean island resort of White Sands where visitors arrive hoping their dreams will come true
- which they sometimes do. In touching poignant & delicious tales of life by the ocean Sheila introduces some of the most likeable & interesting characters shes created. Theres Tara whos arrived with the man she wants to marry only to find that a rejected lover is planning to get in the way; Grainne whos been sent with her husband by their children to celebrate their anniversary & who thinks the time has come to move on. Rudys on an idyllic break with his young son which is set for an unexpected ending; & Isobel
- of ISOBELS WEDDING
- discovers her ex-lover Nico might be staying just next door. Romance is very much alive in the hot Caribbean nights...


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