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Paperback. Condition: Good. Social media is broken ? or at least it appears that way. To many, the industry seems to have come undone, but what if, in fact, it?s just coming together? As social media has become integrated into both business and mainstream culture, we?ve seen euphoric novelty give way to hysteria around the ill effects of misinformation, data privacy and polarizing echo chambers. Now, as everything from the ethics behind algorithms to the legal shield social networks use to protect themselves from liability is being discussed at the highest levels of government, many are wondering if social media?s problems are simply too great to fix. Against the backdrop of a global crisis, Ryan Holmes, the Founder and Chairman of Hootsuite, takes a sobering look at concerns surrounding the social media industry today and offers an optimistic view of where it's headed. Holmes argues that the hysteria we?re experiencing now is part of a natural lifecycle all game-changing communication technologies go through before finding balance.As North America faces a global pandemic and societal unrest, social media has become more crucial than ever. Holmes? incisive combination of history and future-think will help industry insiders and average readers alike understand the potential and pitfalls of social media and map out a plan to thrive in the years ahead.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. While patriotism, duty and a wonderful spirit of camaraderie sustain the Land Girls through tough times, its no surprise that love is also often on their minds. And while single girls dance and flirt, will they be able to find true love among the men whove stayed behind.

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Hardback. Condition: Good. When Kelly brought home double gold in the 2004 Olympics she became a national hero. She has dedicated a lifetime to honour and endurance, while at the same time remaining heartily loyal to her family. She has had to contend with a host of injuries that affected her athletic form, but never affected her hopes. She did Britain proud - twice. Now it is time to be honest about her life: what emotions boil behind the strong facade? When were the times she fought back the tears? What are those real experiences that make her so accessible to the public? Is she really all that perfect? For the first time, Kelly opens up about her courageous life growing up as a mixed-race child, a woman in the Army and her controversial move to the track. And now the years of pain and pressure are behind her, and her lifelong dreams are reality, what is next for Kelly Holmes? From the running track to the red carpet, Kelly's world has been turned upside down, but in this, her revealing story, we see why she will always keep her head on her shoulders and her feet on the ground.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Eamonn Holmes is one of the most popular TV presenters in the UK. For twelve years he was the main anchor at GMTV drawing daily audiences of six million viewers. His humour, easy presenting style and ability to think on his feet have earned him not only millions of fans but several industry awards. But success has come at a cost .Both Eamonn's TV career and his life have been roller coasters of highs and lows. At the age of 21 Eamonn became the youngest ever anchorman in Irish television but when his show was axed, he faced an uncertain future. No home, no job and mounting debts prompted crippling panic attacks. And when his beloved father died, Eamonn made a clean break and decided to take a job on a brand new morning show, GMTV. The rest is history. From having a gun held to his head in Belfast to the breakdown of his marriage; from the TV guests he has loved and loathed to the rows with co-presenter Anthea Turner and his burning ambition to make it as a TV presenter, Eamonn reveals the highs and lows of his life as he has never done before.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. **Don't miss Jenny Holmes's latest wartime series, The Air Raid Girls. Part 3 - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - is available now!** ----------------------------On the cobbled streets of a Yorkshire mill town in 1931, Lily Briggs does all she can to keep trouble at bay for her and her family.She works hard at Calvert Mill to make ends meet and take care of her parents and younger siblings. Saturday nights at the dance hall and dressmaking with her two best friends keep Lily upbeat, and now there's a blossoming romance with childhood friend Harry Bainbridge to put an extra spring in her step, too.But then a run of misfortune threatens Lily's work, home and personal life, and she has to rely on the community at the mill to rally together for support. With so many others to worry about, will Lily always put them first or can she find her own happy ending?A heart-warming, nostalgic tale of triumph over adversity that readers of Katie Flynn, Donna Douglas and Call the Midwife will adore.---------------------------- Readers love Jenny Holmes: 'There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book' 5 star review 'I couldn't put this book down' 5 star review 'Loved the whole story' 5 star review 'This is a totally absorbing book' 5 star review 'An excellent read put together in fine style' 5 star review.…

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Hardback. Condition: Fair. These Guides combine fabulous full-colour photographs with evocative text to illuminate unique yet accessible ways to experience the world's most glorious destinations. They are ideal for planning a trip, carrying along the way, and as a keepsake to savour the memories once the trip is complete. This Guidebook, inspires travellers to plan an escape to Napa, Sonoma, and Carneros - California's incredible Wine Country, with its gorgeous vineyards, world-class restaurants and resorts, mud baths, and spring water-fed tubs.…

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. These Guides combine fabulous full-colour photographs with evocative text to illuminate unique yet accessible ways to experience the world's most glorious destinations. They are ideal for planning a trip, carrying along the way, and as a keepsake to savour the memories once the trip is complete. This Guidebook, inspires travellers to plan an escape to Napa, Sonoma, and Carneros - California's incredible Wine Country, with its gorgeous vineyards, world-class restaurants and resorts, mud baths, and spring water-fed tubs.…

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Condition: Good. Mongoose streamlines application development on the Node.js stack and this book is the ideal guide to both the concepts and practical application. From connecting to a database to re-usable plugins, it's all here. Key Features Rapid application development with Mongoose on the Node.js stack Use Mongoose to give structure and manageability to MongoDB data Practical exampless on how to use Mongoose for CRUD operations Provides a number of helpful tips and takes away the complexity of everyday MongoDB operations Walks you through building a project management application using Mongoose, Node.js, MongoDB, and Express Book DescriptionMongoose is all about putting the data model where it should be: in your application. You can control everything from within your application in JavaScript, eliminating the need to work with the database or a separate management system. Mongoose for Application Development is a practical, hands-on guide that takes you from installing the technology stack through the steps of developing a web application. It covers the key features of Mongoose and how to use them to rapidly develop a Node.js and MongoDB application. This book introduces the full technology stack of Node.js, MongoDB, Express, and Mongoose. It will take you through the process of building an application on this stack with a focus on how Mongoose makes the process quicker and easier. You will see how Mongoose removes a layer of complexity when dealing with MongoDB whilst giving you more control over your data from your application. You will learn how to define schemas and models for your data in JavaScript. Using these schemas and models, you will learn how to build the cornerstone of any web application that will include CRUD operations (creating, reading, updating, and deleting data). If you want to learn how to build applications quickly and efficiently using Node.js, then Mongoose and this book are ideal for you. Using practical examples throughout, Mongoose for Application Development not only teaches you about the concepts of Mongoose, but walks through how to use them to build a real-life application.What you will learn Learn the different methods of using Mongoose to connect to a database Learn to define schemas and building data models Interact with data using schema methods Create databases, collections, and data Query the database to find specific data Edit, save, and delete data Validate data using Mongoose validators Use population to link datasets Use sub-documents and nested schemas to provide data depth Get to grips with code efficiency through re-usable plugins Who this book is forThis book is ideal for people who want to develop applications on the Node.js stack quickly and efficiently. Prior knowledge of the stack is not essential as the book briefly covers the installation of the core components and builds all aspects of the example application. The focus of the book is on what Mongoose adds to you applications, so experienced Node.js developers will also benefit.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Seeking to recreate on each walk the atmosphere of the battles through the stories of the men who fought them, this is a guide to six battlefields of northern France and Belgium: Agincourt, Waterloo, Mons and Le Cateau, the Somme, Arras, and Operation Goodwood.

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. **Don't miss Jenny Holmes's latest wartime series, The Air Raid Girls. Part 3 - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - is available now!** ----------------------------On the cobbled streets of a Yorkshire mill town in 1931, Lily Briggs does all she can to keep trouble at bay for her and her family.She works hard at Calvert Mill to make ends meet and take care of her parents and younger siblings. Saturday nights at the dance hall and dressmaking with her two best friends keep Lily upbeat, and now there's a blossoming romance with childhood friend Harry Bainbridge to put an extra spring in her step, too.But then a run of misfortune threatens Lily's work, home and personal life, and she has to rely on the community at the mill to rally together for support. With so many others to worry about, will Lily always put them first or can she find her own happy ending?A heart-warming, nostalgic tale of triumph over adversity that readers of Katie Flynn, Donna Douglas and Call the Midwife will adore.---------------------------- Readers love Jenny Holmes: 'There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book' 5 star review 'I couldn't put this book down' 5 star review 'Loved the whole story' 5 star review 'This is a totally absorbing book' 5 star review 'An excellent read put together in fine style' 5 star review.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Ready? Line UP FAL IN And you'll fall for this timely and generous novel set on an Air Force base during the Iraq War, about an amazing teacher and the students she inspires.No one in her sixth-grade class knows quite what to make of Ms. Loupe, with her short hair, her taped square stage on the floor, and the interest in improvisational theatre. After all, their school is on an Air Force base--a place that values discipline more than improv. But her students soon come to love her fresh approach; and when her dear brother goes missing in Afghanistan, and Ms. Loupe herself breaks down, they band together to support their teacher. What starts as a class fundraiser expands into a nationwide effort for all injured troops, and an amazing vision of community and hope.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. The antidote to the idea that being a woman is all about submitting to desire. There are many more shades than that and here are fifty women to explore them.

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Hardback. Condition: Good. These Guides combine fabulous full-colour photographs with evocative text to illuminate unique yet accessible ways to experience the world's most glorious destinations. They are ideal for planning a trip, carrying along the way, and as a keepsake to savour the memories once the trip is complete. This Guidebook, inspires travellers to plan an escape to Napa, Sonoma, and Carneros - California's incredible Wine Country, with its gorgeous vineyards, world-class restaurants and resorts, mud baths, and spring water-fed tubs.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Ready? Line UP FAL IN And you'll fall for this timely and generous novel set on an Air Force base during the Iraq War, about an amazing teacher and the students she inspires.No one in her sixth-grade class knows quite what to make of Ms. Loupe, with her short hair, her taped square stage on the floor, and the interest in improvisational theatre. After all, their school is on an Air Force base--a place that values discipline more than improv. But her students soon come to love her fresh approach; and when her dear brother goes missing in Afghanistan, and Ms. Loupe herself breaks down, they band together to support their teacher. What starts as a class fundraiser expands into a nationwide effort for all injured troops, and an amazing vision of community and hope. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Loveland Reid, Linda; Krieg, Joyce (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.