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Foreword by Jenny Minton Quigley, series editorIntroduction by Valeria Luiselli, guest editor"Screen Time," by Alejandro Zambra, translated from the Spanish by Megan McDowell"The Wolves of Circassia," by Daniel Mason "Mercedes's Special Talent," by Tere Dávila, translated from the Spanish by Rebecca Hanssens-Reed "Rainbows," by Joseph O'Neill "A Way with Bea," by Shanteka Sigers "Seams," by Olga Tokarczuk, translated from the Polish by Jennifer Croft "The Little Widow from the Capital," by Yohanca Delgado "Lemonade," by Eshkol Nevo, translated from the Hebrew by Sondra Silverston "Breastmilk," by 'Pemi Aguda "The Old Man of Kusumpur," by Amar Mitra, translated from the Bengali by Anish Gupta "Where They Always Meet," by Christos Ikonomou, translated from the Greek by Karen Emmerich "Fish Stories," by Janika Oza "Horse Soup," by Vladimir Sorokin, translated from the Russian by Max Lawton "Clean Teen," by Francisco González "Dengue Boy," by Michel Nieva, translated from the Spanish by Natasha Wimmer "Zikora," by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie "Apples," by Gunnhild Øyehaug, translated from the Norwegian by Kari Dickson "Warp and Weft," by David Ryan "Face Time," by Lorrie Moore "An Unlucky Man," by Samanta Schweblin, translated from the Spanish by Megan McDowell

This essential and highly acclaimed guide, now updated and revised in its eighth edition, explains the business of the British music industry.Drawing on her extensive experience as a media lawyer, Ann Harrison offers a unique, expert opinion on the deals, the contracts and the business as a whole. She examines in detail the changing face of the music industry and provides absorbing and up-to-date case studies.Whether you're a recording artist, songwriter, music business manager, industry executive, publisher, journalist, media student, accountant or lawyer, this practical and comprehensive guide is indispensable reading.Fully revised and updated. Includes: The current types of record and publishing deals, and what you can expect to see in the contracts A guide to making a record, manufacture, distribution, branding, marketing, merchandising, sponsorship, band arrangements and touring Information on music streaming, digital downloads and piracy The most up-to-date insights on how the COVID-19 crisis has affected marketing An in-depth look at copyright law and related rights Case studies illustrating key developments and legal jargon explained.

The most successful language learners create a habit of studying on a regular basis. 50 German Coffee Breaks makes it easy to master a simple routine of improving your German by effortlessly integrating it with your calming daily ritual - from a 5-minute espresso to a 15-minute latte.

Combat daily stressors and live your life to its fullestIn the newly revised Rewire Your Brain 2.0: Five Healthy Factors to a Better Life, distinguished psychologist Dr. John B. Arden delivers an essential discussion of how to apply the latest developments in neuroscience, epigenetics, and immunology to help improve your mood, memory, lives, longevity, and relationships. You'll learn to overcome mild depression and anxiety, procrastination, burnout, compassion fatigue, and a variety of other negative thought patterns.You'll also find:* Practical, self-help tips based on well-researched principles that are proven to work in the real world* Ways to minimize the impact of everyday anxiety, stress, and depression and live your life to its fullest* Tactics for improving your memory for day-to-day tasks at work and at homeA practical and hands-on roadmap to applying new advances in neuroscience, psychology, gene expression, and immune system research to everyday problems we all face, Rewire Your Brain 2.0 deserves a place on the bookshelves of professionals, athletes, parents, and anyone else susceptible to the stressors of daily life.

'An astonishing read, plunging you into a toxic world of Insta-wealth, betrayal and ruthless ambition... A con that made Theranos look like small fry' - The Telegraph'The largest financial scam ever' - Fortune'The bizarre case of OneCoin illustrates how easily a classic scam could be reinvented for the digital age' - Financial Times'The story of OneCoin stands out even among the outlandish capers of the cryptocurrency era' - Wall Street Journal____________________________________________________Hundreds of Countries.Billions of Dollars.One Lie.In 2014 a brilliant Oxford graduate called Dr Ruja Ignatova promised to revolutionise money and make people rich in the process. The future, she said, belonged to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. And the self-styled cryptoqueen vowed that she had invented the Bitcoin Killer. She launched OneCoin, an exciting new cryptocurrency that she promised would not only earn its investors untold fortunes, it would change the world. OneCoin swept the globe - becoming one of the fastest companies to make $1 billion in revenue.By 2017, billions of dollars had been invested in OneCoin in hundreds of countries, from the USA to Pakistan, Hong Kong to Yemen, and the UK to Uganda. But by the end of the year Ruja Ignatova had disappeared, along with the money, and it slowly became clear that her revolutionary cryptocurrency was not all it seemed.The Missing Cryptoqueen tells the unbelievable story of the rise, disappearance and fall of Dr Ruja Ignatova. It is a modern tale of intrigue, techno-hype and herd madness that reveals how OneCoin became the biggest scam of the 21st Century.

"Love is a boundless ocean, in which the heavens are but a flake of foam." For more than eight hundred years, the poetry of Jalalu'l-Din Rumi has touched and inspired people of all faiths and cultures. Considered the greatest mystical poet of Iran, Rumi is also known as "the Sufi poet of love." His stirring and mesmerizing words have gained a new appreciation in the western world, influencing celebrities and musicians from Deepak Chopra to Coldplay and Madonna. Rumi produced an enormous body of work--as many as 2,500 mystical odes; 25,000 rhyming couplets; and 1,600 quatrains--each reflecting his fervent belief in the transformative powers of longing, love, and spirituality. This beautifully designed hardcover volume presents more than one hundred of Rumi's finest verses, including "The Marriage of True Minds," "The Children of Light," "The Man Who Looked Back on His Way to Hell," "The Ascending Soul," "The Pear-Tree of Illusion," "The Riddles of God," and many more.

"Students of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School are given remarkable freedom--if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! Ayanokouji Kiyotaka started at the bottom in the scorned Class D, where he met Horikita Suzune, who was determined to rise up the ladder to Class A. Who can beat the system in a school where cutthroat competition is the name of the game?"--Provided by publisher.

Dispensing with the patriarchal bullshit, Kirsty Loehr exposes centuries of outrageous straightwashing

An unforgettable coming of age novel for fans of 13 Reasons Why, It's Kind of a Funny Story, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.Fifteen-year-old Jeff wakes up on New Year's Day to find himself in the hospital?specifically, in the psychiatric ward.Despite the bandages on his wrists, he's positive this is all some huge mistake. Jeff is perfectly fine, perfectly normal; not like the other kids in the hospital with him.But over the course of the next forty-five days, Jeff begins to understand why he ended up here?and realizes he has more in common with the other kids than he thought.?With a sprinkling of dark humor and a full measure of humanness, Suicide Notes is quirky, surprising, and a riveting read.? ?Ellen Hopkins, author of The You I've Never Known and Love Lies Beneath?Like the very best teen novels, Suicide Notes is both classic and edgy, timeless and provocative.? ?Brent Hartinger, author of Geography Club?Makes a powerful emotional impact.? ?Publishers Weekly (starred review)?Jeff's wit and self-discovery are refreshing, poignant, and, at times, laugh-out-loud funny.? ?School Library Journal

Lara Jean is having the best senior year a girl could ever hope for. She is head over heels in love with her boyfriend, Peter; her dad's finally getting married to Ms. Rothschild; and Margot's coming home for the summer. But change is looming on the horizon in the finale to Han's To All the Boys I've Loved Before series.

Zwanzig Fälle aus dem Sicherheitsdienst. Keine graue Theorie, sondern lebendige Praxis. Kein reines Lehrbuchwissen, sondern fallbezogenes Training für die mündliche 34a-Prüfung. Dieses Buch enthält praxisnahe Fallbeispiele aus dem Berufsalltag privater Sicherheitskräfte mit prüfungsrelevanten Fragestellungen und umfassenden Lösungshinweisen. Das Fallbuch gewährleistet somit eine optimale Vorbereitung auf den mündlichen Teil der IHK-Sachkundeprüfung gemäß § 34a Gewerbeordnung (GewO) und ist darüber hinaus eine ideale Ergänzung und Abwechslung zu den sonstigen Fachbüchern und Lernmaterialien. Sicherheitskräfte müssen in der Lage sein, die erlernten psychologischen und gesetzlichen Grundlagen auf den Einzelfall anzuwenden. Diese Fähigkeiten lassen sich durch dieses Fallbuch wirksam trainieren und erweitern. Deshalb kann dieses Buch auch als Leitfaden für Fach- und Führungskräfte sowie für Ausbilder und IHK-Prüfer bei der Vermittlung und Überprüfung der wichtigsten Fachkenntnisse eine professionelle Unterstützung sein.

Dieses Fachbuch ermöglicht eine optimale Vorbereitung auf den schriftlichen Teil der IHK-Sachkundeprüfung gemäß § 34a Gewerbeordnung (GewO). Es enthält einen umfangreichen Multiple-Choice-Fragenkatalog in Form von zehn kompletten Musterprüfungen mit 720 Prüfungsaufgaben inklusive Lösungen. Diese sind an die aktuellen Originalprüfungen der Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK) angelehnt. Durch die Prüfungsvorbereitung mittels Übungsaufgaben lässt sich der Wissensstand effektiv überprüfen und die Lernleistung erheblich steigern. Außerdem gibt dieses Buch Tipps und Lösungsstrategien sowie Erläuterungen zur IHK-Prüfung und der Multiple-Choice-Methode. Dieses umfassende §34a-Übungsaufgaben-Buch ermöglicht eine hochwirksame Prüfungsvorbereitung. Die praxiserprobten Testaufgaben sind eine ideale Lernmethode, für Selbstlerner ebenso wie für Schulungsteilnehmer. Die perfekte Vorbereitung zum sicheren Bestehen der Sachkundeprüfung im Bewachungsgewerbe.

*Understand what digital transformation means in a law firm contextExplore the cultural barriers to transformation, and learn how to overcome themGain insight from the operating models of successful digital businessesDevelop a business case and practical strategy for digital transformationUnderstand the importance of diversity and purpose in driving digital changeManage change and adoption challengesBuild on learnings from the COVID-19 crisis to accelerate digital transformationAs law firms take stock in the aftermath of COVID-19, there is an opportunity to rethink the law firm operating model for the next decade and beyond. The crisis has reinforced the importance of agility and resilience, and the critical role digital technologies play in client service. For law firms, digital transformation should no longer be viewed as an indulgence, but as an urgent necessity. For those that embrace this challenge, the rewards, for both clients and colleagues, will be substantial. Written by one of the most respected leaders of law firm innovation, this book will help those contemplating or leading digital change in law firms to develop and execute a compelling digital transformation strategy. With a particular focus on the cultural and organisational challenges inherent in a law firm partnership, the book provides practical advice on how to effect meaningful and sustainable change. This invaluable guide for law firm leaders, lawyers, and those leading digital change in a law firm includes plenty of best-practice examples from outside as well as inside the legal profession. The book provides valuable insight for start-ups and technology providers looking to partner with law firms, and for aspiring lawyers starting their professional careers. Along with practical guidance on shaping digital transformation, this engaging work will give the reader a comprehensive overview of the competitive landscape in legal services, sharing diverse perspectives and case studies from leaders from different parts of the legal sector.

International Law presents a comprehensive yet student-focused approach to the subject, providing a contemporary and stimulating account of international law. With critical coverage delivered through a wide range of learning features, students are encouraged to engage with legal debates and controversies.

In the initial phase, start-ups often overlook the importance of protecting intellectual property (IP) assets in favour of concentrating on the business idea. This can leave the business exposed to both financial and creative risk. This highly practical book highlights the need for start-ups to protect their IP from the outset. It outlines the basics of IP in a start-up context and gives guidance to founders and their advisors in developing a successful IP strategy, including building patent portfolios, contract drafting, financing, due diligence and asset management. Key Features:'Best practice' on IP strategy for start-ups and beyondGuidance on how IP can be protected and how infringements of third-party rights can be avoidedPractical advice on the role of IP in valuing and financing a businessReview of the the legal ramifications and pitfalls of failing to properly protect IPAccessible writing style and use of illustrative case studiesAuthor team with vast experience of advising start-ups, and consulting on IP matters in mergers and acquisitions transactions. Legal practitioners and auditing and consulting companies will find this an invaluable resource for avoiding the pitfalls during due diligence. Investors and founders of companies will appreciate the practical information on protecting their IP assets and reducing the risk of legal losses.

Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to build, drive and measure employee engagement with this essential guide from the HR Fundamentals series.