New Releases by Ian Anderson

The Journeys of Duck is the first book in the Legends of the Old Birds trilogy. Duck has lived peacefully by the pond with his family for his whole life. But when his mother one day becomes mysteriously ill, he finds himself thrust upon a dangerous adventure to achieve things he never thought were possible. Follow Duck on his three journeys, each to a place of legend where no simple duck has ever walked before. Accompanied by ten enchanting, full-color pictures, this whimsical debut novel about courage, perseverance, and generosity will charm and delight early readers. The Journeys of Duck is written simplistically enough for very young readers to engage with it, but it is long enough--and contains enough nuance--for them to receive the satisfaction of having read a "big kid''s book". It is perfect for a bedtime read-aloud or for a child to read on his own time.

1,700 miles of vibrant cities, coastal towns, and glittering ocean views: Local author Ian Anderson guides travelers on an epic journey with Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip. Inside you''ll find: Flexible itineraries: Drive the entire three-week route or follow suggestions for shorter regional getaways in Washington, Oregon, and California Eat, sleep, stop and explore: With lists of the best beaches, views, seafood restaurants, and more, you''ll cruise by sky-scraping redwoods, misty rainforests, and the black sands of the Lost Coast. Slurp fresh-caught oysters, order up authentic street tacos, or kick back with a craft beer. Hike among the tallest trees on Earth, go whale-watching, tour Seattle''s underground old city, and winery-hop in scenic Santa Barbara Maps and driving tools: 44 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, detailed directions for the entire route, and full-color photos throughout Local expertise: Californian Ian Anderson shares his love of the open road Planning your trip: Know when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, tips for driving in different road and weather conditions, and suggestions for seniors, travelers with disabilities, and road trippers with kids With Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip''s practical tips and detailed itineraries, you''re ready to hit the road. Looking for other scenic road trips in America? Try The Open Road: 50 Best Road Trips in the USA. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can''t wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

The world of work is changing fast-and artificial intelligence is leading the charge. Are you ready? The Thinking Machine: How AI Is Reshaping the Future of Work - and Why That''s a Good Thing is an essential, thought-provoking guide for anyone who wants to understand how AI is transforming careers, businesses, and society. Written in an engaging, clear, and practical style, this book explores how AI is already changing the workplace-and what you can do to thrive in the years ahead. With a focus on real-world examples, future scenarios, and actionable insights, it helps readers cut through the hype and fear to see the full picture.

第一個全球商品竟然是黑胡椒？ 哥倫布發現美洲大陸，竟是因為想追尋香料？ 香料最初的作用是藥用？ 糖在16世紀前，相當昂貴？ 黑胡椒竟然可以治療打噴嚏？ 你以為香料只是料理的陪襯？那可不定！ 數千年來，香料是一種「奢侈品」，最初的運用是藥用。 直到古羅馬人把香料作為調味品的需求增加後， 開始進口印度南部的香料，甚至不惜花費大把大把的資金， 意外促使了「香料貿易」的發展。 15世紀，眾人對香料的追尋加上政治野心， 讓哥倫布發現了美洲大陸，麥哲倫也找到了香料群島的西側路線。 一小撮香料，對全球歷史與商業投下巨大的震撼彈！ 香料的驅動力遠遠超過你的想像， 它不只帶動全球貿易發展， 也讓眾人冒著風險也要得到它，甚至引起國際戰爭。 香料，是全球發展史的重要關鍵！ 從植物學、地理學、歷史等角度，來探索香料的起源與變遷， 這本書不只體現人類對香料的熱愛，更是見證香料如何改變全世界， 下次當你拿起廚房檯面上的香料罐，也許會對它肅然起敬！ • 香草生活家｜Julia（掛名） • 和香草說說話｜尼克（推薦語） 香料為美食畫龍點睛，作者讓我們品嚐美味的同時，一同穿梭全世界。 • 不務正業的博物館吧｜郭怡汝（推薦語） 一本能穿越千年的美味探險！從羅馬人的奢華餐桌到大航海時代的冒險航程，香料不僅挑動了味蕾，也改變了世界歷史。這本書將帶你重新認識那些藏在廚房角落的小小奢侈品，準備好一起來場香氣滿溢的知識旅程了嗎？ • 《辛香料風味學》作者、Rasa品牌主理人｜陳愛玲（推薦語） 香料世界總是如此炫目，色彩繽紛，從不吝嗇賦於人們餐桌上調辛、調香、調味以及上色能力。自古以來對於這些來自大自然的饋贈，人們趨之若鶩，從追捧到強奪、佔據殖民，為利益殺戮從來沒少過，儘管如此，千年以來人類甚少對單方香料深入探索，專研理解，這些看似細微末節卻能大大增進香料知識庫，於是每有香料新書出版，我從來不會錯過任何可以學習調整的機會。 這本書從歷史爬梳到單方香料品種做了非常詳細的歸類整理，盤點各族裔用途，收錄稀有冷門香料，實為香料人都該入手的一本好書！ • 香草料理研究家、香氣指導師｜ 藍偉華（推薦語） 香氣是香草與香料的靈魂。自古以來，療癒著地球上的人們，入藥理、入飲食、入神魂，帶來無限的想像，也令人敬畏，是個值得細細理解的存在。

"Humans have crossed the oceans and traversed the unknown in search of spice and flavour for thousands of years. Mustard has been found at Neolithic sites in Iran, Germany and Denmark; the Romans’ love affair with black pepper was insatiable; pepper, saffron, cinnamon, ginger, galangal and grains of paradise were ordered in large quantities for Richard III’s coronation feast; and vanilla was credited as helping 342 eighteenth-century men become ‘astonishing lovers’. Although the Romans had imported black pepper, and Eastern spices had trickled through to the West for centuries, it was only after Vasco da Gama rounded the Cape that huge quantities of spices were brought back from India and the Far East, starting vicious trade wars between the Portuguese, Dutch and English as they established their colonial empires. Spices came from the West too: when Columbus reached the Americas in the fifteenth century, he brought back chilies to Europe, and from there they spread rapidly across the globe. The History and Natural History of Spices looks at spices from both a botanical and historical perspective, from their uses and classification to their influence on trade, war and global events. Both comprehensive and entertaining, it is the story of how our passion for spices helped to change the world"--

Hit the beach, hike hidden trails, or soak up some desert sun: the outdoor adventures are endless with Moon Southern California Road Trips. Inside you''ll find: Pick Your Road Trip: Find flexible getaways throughout SoCal like three-day routes up the coast, through Death Valley, Ojai, and more, or combine them for an epic two-week driving tour Eat, Sleep, Stop and Explore: With lists of the best beaches, hikes, wineries, and more, you can tour backlots in Los Angeles, feel like a kid again at Disneyland, and feast on tacos and craft beer in San Diego. Climb Joshua Tree''s rock formations to stunning views, ski and surf in the same day, and get a taste of the laidback lifestyle in Santa Barbara and Palm Springs Maps and Driving Tools: Easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, detailed directions, and full-color photos throughout Local Expertise: San Diego native, brew enthusiast, and avid surfer Ian Anderson shares his tips on where to stop and what to see How to Plan Your Trip: Know when and where to get gas and how to avoid traffic, plus tips for driving in different road conditions and suggestions for LGBTQ travelers, seniors, and road-trippers with kids Coverage of Los Angeles, Disneyland, beaches from Malibu to La Jolla, San Diego, Anza Borrego State Park, Palm Springs & Joshua Tree, Route 66, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Hearst Castle, plus Las Vegas With flexible itineraries for weekend getaways and practical tips for driving the full loop, Moon Southern California Road Trips gets you ready to fill up the tank and hit the road. Looking for more coverage of Southern California? Check out Moon San Diego or Moon Los Angeles. Want to extend your adventure? Check out Moon Northern California Road Trips.

Catch a wave, explore the buzzing craft beer scene, or just hang loose on the beach. Whether you''re seeking thrills or kicking back, get a taste of the SoCal lifestyle with Moon San Diego. Inside you''ll find: Flexible, strategic itineraries including the best of the city, beaches, and breweries, plus ideas for family-friendly fun The top sights and unique experiences: Swim at Ocean Beach or kayak around La Jolla Cove. Hop on the San Diego Trolley to explore historic Old Town, shop for Mexican pottery, or take a surfing lesson. Snap a pic with the pandas and polar bears at the renowned San Diego Zoo and stroll through the museums in Balboa Park Get a Taste of the City: Savor authentic Baja-style cuisine or belly up to the window of a food truck for fresh fish tacos Bars and Nightlife: Sample a flight of craft beers at a trendy brewery, bar crawl along Pacific Beach or in the Gaslamp Quarter, or watch a movie under the stars at one of the city''s outdoor cinemas Local insight from brew enthusiast, avid surfer, and San Diego native Ian Anderson Day trips from San Diego: Taste wines in Temecula, enjoy the wildflowers in Anza-Borrego State Park, or cross the border into Tijuana Honest advice on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around Maps and Tools like background information on the history and culture of the city, easy-to-read maps, full-color photos, and neighborhood guides from historic Old Town to seaside Coronado With Moon San Diego''s practical tips and local know-how, you can experience the best of the city. Can''t enough of the Golden State? Try Moon California. Hitting the road? Try Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip.

Do you want to be handy and live a more practical life? Then this book is for you. Because it''s a different kind of DIY book, one which will take you far beyond trying to blindly follow step-by-step instructions, to where you can stop faking it, and actually make it. To actually be practical; to be handy. Using Ian''s simple R.E.L.E.A.R.N method you''ll ''relearn'' how you look at DIY; to see the world through ''practical eyes''. Relearn how you observe, listen, feel, and smell everything and what it all means. Plus, you''ll know how and where to find the information you need to fill any gaps and create workable solutions for your DIY projects. You''ll learn how to use a few simple tools to easily transform your home, using your own head, hands, and heart to create something wonderful, fix something you treasure, maintain something you want to keep forever or build something just for fun. There''s more than 30 years of experience from a professional builder and handyman, packed into this easy to follow method which explains how handy people like Ian tackle practical tasks, (especially the new and unknown), learning ''just enough'' to get the job done. Once you experience the physical world like a handy person does, you''ll think like a handy person and then you''ll be able to do anything. Seriously; anything you set your mind to. Is this book right for me? If you want to learn how to DIY and live a more practical life, be good with your hands, be good with tools, be knowledgeable about practical things, able to deal with breakdowns, make improvements or even build stuff from scratch; then YES If you''ve never done DIY before, make this the first book you read. If you''ve already started, it''ll show you how to build and improve the skills you have. Here are the Chapter headings... Developing Practical Knowledge Developing Practical Skills Preparation and Plans Buying Stuff Tools, Tools, and Even More Tools Fixings and Fasteners Assembling & Installing (Flat Packs) Maintaining Stuff Repairing Stuff Dismantling & Demolishing Stuff Improving Stuff Making New Stuff Health and Safety Appendices and Glossary Be a DIY superstar and... Develop your ''handiness'' and practical know-how. Plan your projects including the best places to buy materials. Use tools, materials, fasteners, and hardware properly. Easily assemble and install new flat pack stuff. Maintain your stuff and repair breakdowns. Dismantle and demolish stuff you want to remove. Make improvements to your home and garden to fit your lifestyle. Build stuff from scratch using your new skills. Good luck with your own DIY endeavours and work safe.

Jack Burns is an ordinary bloke with an ordinary job in a big bank. His simple dream is to get a flat with his girlfriend and help her become the great actress he knows she really is. One day he stumbles on a chance to do just that, but his plan goes hopelessly wrong impacting Jack and his friends in ways he would never have imagined. This is the funny and moving story of Jack Burns, an ordinary man, who aspires to a better life for himself and his girlfriend, Hannah. One day he finds out that his friend Peter has secretly won the lottery and is going to share the winnings with his ten best friends. Jack embarks on a clandestine plan to become one of those ten so that he can get the money to help achieve his, and Hannah''s, dreams.

The Complete Do-it Yourself Guide for Homeowners. Repairing, Removing and Replacing Lath and Plaster Ceilings Learn how to repair or replace your lath and plaster ceilings yourself and save money. "Find out how to inspect and evaluate your lath and plaster ceilings condition and decide on the best course of action. " Learn several ways to repair your ceilings. Learn how to remove damaged beyond repair ceilings safely. Learn how to replace your ceilings either with like for like traditional materials or more commonly with modern drywall materials. With over 30 years of on-site experience packed into this easy to follow guide, you''ll find everything you need to know to either repair and maintain your lath and plaster ceilings.

From 1946 until the present day, Heathrow has been a building site, as the airport has grown to cope with the demands of being London''s main airport. Ian Anderson takes us on a history of the airport, showing us the development of one of the world''s busiest airports

The country of Japan is devastated by a mysterious storm that literally leaves a dark cloud over the entire country. By day, the sun struggles to break through the cloud. By night, the country is overrun by nightmares. The lightning from the storm has damaged several power plants causing brown outs and people have a self-imposed curfew. Women are going missing or being murdered in public bathrooms. Men are found dead in the streets. The people of Japan are scared, and they should be. They are caught between the gods of Japan and an enemy that was banished many millennia ago. The one hope they have left is a group of six disciples and the queen of the gods who has gone absent. The third volume of the Modern Disciples saga finds our six heroes in Japan fighting spawn from Japanese mythology. They encounter tengu, kappas, goblins, and some characters from Japanese urban legends. They are not random encounters however. These creatures will be the obstacles on a mission to obtain artifacts that are essential to saving Japan. Not only do they encounter these creatures, but also the disciples will have their first encounter with an actual Titan that predates all other Titans. The story is told from yet a different disciple%u2019s point of view. You will see the team of disciples through her eyes as well as the catastrophe that threatens to end Japan for all time. This time the group will be tested when a disagreement between the disciples will cause a power struggle that could get the disciples killed. They must remember that teamwork and determination is how they win over their enemies, and not any one member%u2019s abilities. Ryan, Jane, Lisa, Armand, Angie and Sajaad are all back as well as a new group of Japanese disciples and gods. Fans of manga, anime and Japanese culture are sure to enjoy this chapter in the disciples%u2019 cold war against the Titans. Despite the differences, the readers are sure to find the same pacing, humor, and action they have come to expect f

Ian Anderson is a mature and beautiful new voice on the literary scene. Knight is breathtaking in its scope, exquisite in its tenderness, and uplifting in its refusal to succumb to the despair which fate sometimes prepares for us. It is a story of love and valour; a story of one man’s refusal to capitulate, when all the world seemed to conspire against him. Set in the early fifteenth century, in the last days of the Age of Chivalry, this is the story of a king’s champion, who, robbed of the love and beauty of the woman who had made his life complete, and stripped of all he had worked for and achieved, still, somehow, found the will and the strength to pick himself up, and move forward again, and, in the process, carry a king to victory on the battlefields of France.This gripping work of historical fiction, weaving together strands of romance, tragedy and drama, reflects the real pain and suffering associated with loss. It exemplifies the ongoing struggle of the grieving process; between the need to retreat into the memories of the world which has been lost, and the need to find a way to move forward again. It is ultimately a book of hope, written by an author who has made the journey.

Note: If you are purchasing an electronic version, MyManagementLab does not come automatically packaged with it. To purchase MyManagementLab, please visit www.MyManagementLab.com or you can purchase a package of the physical text and MyManagementLab by searching for ISBN 10: 0133353591 / ISBN 13: 9780133353594. This brief paperback text gives students more depth and breadth of practical tools to practice their management skills than any other textbook. This edition continues its fresh approach to management coverage through current and relevant examples, updated theory, and a new pedagogically sound design.

Discrete mathematics has now established its place in most undergraduate mathematics courses. This textbook provides a concise, readable and accessible introduction to a number of topics in this area, such as enumeration, graph theory, Latin squares and designs. It is aimed at second-year undergraduate mathematics students, and provides them with many of the basic techniques, ideas and results. It contains many worked examples, and each chapter ends with a large number of exercises, with hints or solutions provided for most of them. As well as including standard topics such as binomial coefficients, recurrence, the inclusion-exclusion principle, trees, Hamiltonian and Eulerian graphs, Latin squares and finite projective planes, the text also includes material on the ménage problem, magic squares, Catalan and Stirling numbers, and tournament schedules.

Coherent treatment provides comprehensive view of basic methods and results of the combinatorial study of finite set systems. The Clements-Lindstrom extension of the Kruskal-Katona theorem to multisets is explored, as is the Greene-Kleitman result concerning k-saturated chain partitions of general partially ordered sets. Connections with Dilworth''s theorem, the marriage problem, and probability are also discussed. Each chapter ends with a helpful series of exercises and outline solutions appear at the end. "An excellent text for a topics course in discrete mathematics." — Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society.

The book provides an overview of the whole field of depressive disorders by two recognised experts. Written by well known authors, one European and one from USA this pocket-sized book covers the whole field including a practical guide of use in the clinic.

Ian Anderson started recording music when he was thirteen and launched his own successful label, Afternoon Records, in 2003, when he was just eighteen. Now this wunderkind of the indie music scene has written the ultimate guide for all those aspiring to a career in the record industry. Here Come the Regulars covers territory ranging from a label''s image to its budget, focusing on the importance of blogging culture and how to use new media like MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, and iTunes to the best advantage. Aside from its essential advice—including a truthful account of the role of attorneys, contracts, and record deals—this accessible guide also contains key practical information ranging from sample legal agreements and press releases to actual figures illustrating how much money to spend on what (promotion, tour expenses, even T-shirts), all specifically geared toward the young upstart with very little in the bank. As the front man for the indie-pop band One for the Team and the editor of the music blog MFR, Anderson demonstrates how an energetic and persevering small label can thrive in an era of big box stores and homogenized radio stations. Showing how to start with $500 and an office that''s the size of your bedroom closet because it is your bedroom closet, Here Come the Regulars will become the dog-eared, underlined bible on your nightstand. C

Offers a series of new puzzles based on codes, anagrams, logic, and similar elements, and featuring the characters made famous by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

(Artist Books). Flute solos from 18 Jethro Tull songs have been transcribed for this collection. Songs include: Bungle in the Jungle * Cross-Eyed Mary * Fire at Midnight * Look into the Sun * Nothing Is Easy * Thick as a Brick * The Witch''s Promise * and more.

James Morrow Walsh can rightfully be called the original Mountie. In late 1873 he led the first troop of scarlet-coated policemen toward the great Canadian prairie. In the summer of 1875 he was assigned to construct Fort Walsh in the Cypress Hills above the Canada-U.S. border. Below the border, or medicine line as the Sioux Nation knew it, 15,000 Native Americans were drawn a year later to the camp of Sitting Bull on the Little Bighorn River. By 1877, newspaper headlines from Chicago to New York tweaked the curiosity of millions by referring to Walsh as "Sitting Bull''s Boss." The years leading up to those headlines and the times that followed were the most dramatic era in the history of the west.

This is an extensively revised version of the very successfulCombinatorial Designs: Construction Methods which was published in 1990 by Ellis Horwood and is now out of print. A new chapter on league schedules is now included, dealing with round robin tournaments, venue sequences, and carry over effects. Balanced tournament designs, double schedules, and bridge tournament designs are also covered, and there is some material on whist tournaments. The presentation is clear and reable. Throughout, the historical development of the material is emphasized. There are plenty of examples and exercises giving detailed constructions, and a copious bibliography is provided. The author is internationally respected as an expositor, and this book provides an excellent text and reference book for researchers.