Adam and Fiona's Renos on a Budget


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This guide to affordable, do-it-yourself home makeovers offers the advice and experiences of two of Australia's hottest reality TV contestants—the winners of the popular show The Block. The couple's four complete home renovations projects are broken down room-by-room with before and after photos to provide inspiration. Adam and Fiona's compelling personal story is also featured, including insider recollections from their time on The Block.




Warlock's Play: 550+ Supernatural Mysteries, Macabre & Horror Classics


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Warlock's Play: 550+ Supernatural Mysteries, Macabre & Horror Classics is an epic anthology that stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the supernatural and horror genres. This voluminous collection interweaves a diverse tapestry of styles and narratives, ranging from gothic horror and romantic supernaturalism to psychological thrillers and eerie folk tales. Each story, carefully selected for its unique contribution to the genre, showcases the evolution of horror and macabre literature through centuries. Highlighted within this compendium are seminal works that have shaped the genre, alongside lesser-known gems that offer fresh perspectives and deepen the thematic exploration of the supernatural. The anthology not only celebrates the diversity of literary styles but also the richness of thematic content, making it an unparalleled collection in the realm of horror and supernatural literature. The authors represented in Warlock's Play are pioneers who have defined and redefined the boundaries of horror and supernatural fiction. From the psychological depth of Henry James to the dark romanticism of Edgar Allan Poe, and the unsettling realism of Algernon Blackwood, these authors collectively represent a wide array of cultural backgrounds and historical contexts. Together, they embody the literary movements of their times, drawing upon their personal experiences, societal anxieties, and the universal human fascination with fear and the unknown. This anthology aligns with movements such as Romanticism, Victorian Gothic, and Modernism, showcasing how supernatural themes have been used to explore deeper psychological, societal, and existential questions. It is this convergence of diverse voices that enriches the readers understanding of the genre, providing a comprehensive survey of its evolution and thematic preoccupations. Warlock's Play is an indispensable resource for anyone drawn to the allure of the supernatural and the macabre. It presents readers with the unique opportunity to explore a myriad of voices, styles, and themes, all unified by their exploration of the mysterious and the terrifying. This collection is not only an educational journey through the history of supernatural literature but also a celebration of the genres capacity to explore the darker aspects of human nature, society, and the universe. It invites readers to delve into the depths of fear and fascination, promising a richly rewarding experience for both the aficionado and the curious newcomer to the genre. Through its sweeping range and depth, Warlock's Play fosters a dialogue between the works of different authors, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the complexity and diversity of horror and supernatural literature.




HALLOWEEN Boxed Set


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DigiCat presents to you this unique collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Content: H. P. Lovecraft: The Dunwich Horror. From Beyond... Washington Irving: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Rip Van Winkle The Spectre Bridegroom James Malcolm Rymer & Thomas Peckett Prest: Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street Edgar Allan Poe: The Fall of the House of Usher The Cask of Amontillado The Pit and the Pendulum... Algernon Blackwood: The Willows The Wendigo Ancient Sorceries... Mary Shelley: Frankenstein The Heir of Mondolfo The Invisible Girl... Henry James: The Turn of the Screw The Ghostly Rental... John William Polidori: The Vampyre Bram Stoker: Dracula The Lair of the White Worm... Robert Louis Stevenson: Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Gaston Leroux: The Phantom of the Opera Marjorie Bowen: Black Magic Charles Dickens: The Mystery of Edwin Drood The Haunted House To Be Read At Dusk... Oscar Wilde: The Picture of Dorian Gray Théophile Gautier: Clarimonde The Mummy's Foot Richard Marsh: The Beetle Arthur Conan Doyle: The Hound of the Baskervilles The Silver Hatchet... Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu: Carmilla Uncle Silas... Matthew Gregory Lewis: The Monk Ann Radcliffe: The Mysteries of Udolpho Jane Austen: Northanger Abbey Charlotte Brontë: Jane Eyre Emily Brontë: Wuthering Heights Wilkie Collins: The Woman in White The Devil's Spectacles Rudyard Kipling: The Phantom Rickshaw Guy de Maupassant: The Horla M. R. James: Ghost Stories of an Antiquary A Thin Ghost and Others Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Birth Mark The House of the Seven Gables... Ambrose Bie...




Impact Evaluation in Practice, Second Edition


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The second edition of the Impact Evaluation in Practice handbook is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to impact evaluation for policy makers and development practitioners. First published in 2011, it has been used widely across the development and academic communities. The book incorporates real-world examples to present practical guidelines for designing and implementing impact evaluations. Readers will gain an understanding of impact evaluations and the best ways to use them to design evidence-based policies and programs. The updated version covers the newest techniques for evaluating programs and includes state-of-the-art implementation advice, as well as an expanded set of examples and case studies that draw on recent development challenges. It also includes new material on research ethics and partnerships to conduct impact evaluation. The handbook is divided into four sections: Part One discusses what to evaluate and why; Part Two presents the main impact evaluation methods; Part Three addresses how to manage impact evaluations; Part Four reviews impact evaluation sampling and data collection. Case studies illustrate different applications of impact evaluations. The book links to complementary instructional material available online, including an applied case as well as questions and answers. The updated second edition will be a valuable resource for the international development community, universities, and policy makers looking to build better evidence around what works in development.




Grown & Gathered


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As factory farming continues to dominate food production, a growing movement insists that a hands-on connection to food and the land that produces it cannot be set aside. In Grown & Gathered, Matt and Lentil Purbrick present a sumptuously photographed guide to living alongside nature and returning to an ancient way of life. 365 days of notes from the authors will help you read the environment as the seasons change, and detailed guides to growing plants and raising animals will ensure that you build your farming practice on a stable foundation. True to the ancient way of life the authors seek to rediscover, Grown & Gathered also includes a chapter on the nuances of trading the goods you produce, rather than relying on monetary exchange. Finally, nearly one hundred recipes for everything from staples to full meals offer delicious ways to prepare the food you have produced from the ground up.




501 Sentence Completion Questions


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High school entrance exams, PSAT, SAT, and GRE, as well as professional and civil service qualifying exams, use vocabulary words in context to test verbal aptitude. Test-takers must choose the correct word out of five possible choices. Correct answers are fully explained using their definitions, to reinforce skills.




HALLOWEEN COLLECTION TREAT


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The 'HALLOWEEN COLLECTION TREAT' stands as a monumental anthology that spans the breadth and depth of supernatural and gothic literature, capturing the essence of eerie nights and spectral mysteries. This collection showcases a remarkable array of literary styles, from the psychological thrillers of Edgar Allan Poe to the haunting folk tales of Lafcadio Hearn, and the ethereal mysteries penned by Algernon Blackwood. The anthology does not simply gather stories; it curates an experience that traverses the 18th to early 20th centuries, highlighting the evolution of horror and speculative fiction. Standout pieces in the collection serve as milestones in the genre, reflecting societal anxieties, historical contexts, and the ever-changing boundary between the known and the unknown. The contributing authors and editors bring diverse backgrounds, hailing from different cultures and periods, each adding unique flavors to the concoction that is 'HALLOWEEN COLLECTION TREAT.' From the romantic agony of Mary Shelleys creations to the cosmic horrors introduced by H.P. Lovecraft, the collection embodies significant literary movements including Romanticism, Victorian Gothic, and the early inklings of modern horror. This amalgamation of voices not only enriches the theme of the anthology but also offers a panoramic view of the historical and cultural shifts that influenced these literary movements. This anthology is recommended for readers who wish to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of horror and ghost stories through the ages. 'HALLOWEEN COLLECTION TREAT' provides a unique opportunity to explore a multitude of perspectives, delve into different cultural interpretations of horror, and appreciate the stylistic evolution of the genre. Its a scholarly feast for those intrigued by the shadows cast by literature on the wall of human experience. Each story, carefully selected and compiled, invites readers to ponder the complexities of the human psyche, confront the unknown, and engage in a timeless conversation with masters of the macabre.




The Zero Fucks Cookbook


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Yumi Stynes is a Sydney-based broadcaster who was slayed by the transcendental powers of rock music when she was way too young and turned fandom into a career. Meanwhile, she also made four babies, works a couple of other jobs and celebrates life by cooking, eating and sharing delicious things.




Corcoran Gallery of Art


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This authoritative catalogue of the Corcoran Gallery of Art's renowned collection of pre-1945 American paintings will greatly enhance scholarly and public understanding of one of the finest and most important collections of historic American art in the world. Composed of more than 600 objects dating from 1740 to 1945.




Coventry


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NPR's Favorite Books of 2019 Rachel Cusk redrew the boundaries of fiction with the Outline Trilogy, three “literary masterpieces” (The Washington Post) whose narrator, Faye, perceives the world with a glinting, unsparing intelligence while remaining opaque to the reader. Lauded for the precision of her prose and the quality of her insight, Cusk is a writer of uncommon brilliance. Now, in Coventry, she gathers a selection of her nonfiction writings that both offers new insights on the themes at the heart of her fiction and forges a startling critical voice on some of our most urgent personal, social, and artistic questions. Coventry encompasses memoir, cultural criticism, and writing about literature, with pieces on family life, gender, and politics, and on D. H. Lawrence, Françoise Sagan, and Kazuo Ishiguro. Named for an essay Cusk published in Granta (“Every so often, for offences actual or hypothetical, my mother and father stop speaking to me. There’s a funny phrase for this phenomenon in England: it’s called being sent to Coventry”), this collection is pure Cusk and essential reading for our age: fearless, unrepentantly erudite, and dazzling to behold.