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Book SynopsisAs I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning is the moving follow-up to Laurie Lee''s acclaimed Cider with RosieAbandoning the Cotswolds village that raised him, the young Laurie Lee walks to London. There he makes a living labouring and playing the violin. But, deciding to travel further a field and knowing only the Spanish phrase for ''Will you please give me a glass of water?'', he heads for Spain. With just a blanket to sleep under and his trusty violin, he spends a year crossing Spain, from Vigo in the north to the southern coast. Only the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War puts an end to his extraordinary peregrinations . . .''He writes like an angel and conveys the pride and vitality of the humblest Spanish life with unfailing sharpness, zest and humour'' Sunday Times ''There''s a formidable, instant charm in the writing that genuinely makes iTrade ReviewA beautiful piece of writing * Observer *The vivid sensitive, irresistibly readable story of what happened after he left home * Daily Mail *A poet's book * Sunday Times *He writes like an angel and conveys the pride and vitality of the humblest Spanish life with unfailing sharpness, zest and humour * Sunday Times *There's a formidable, instant charm in the writing that genuinely makes it difficult to put the book down * New Statesman *

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Book SynopsisThe action takes place in late August 1833 at a hedge-school in the townland of Baile Beag, an Irish-speaking community in County Donegal. In a nearby field camps a recently arrived detachment of the Royal Engineers, making the first Ordnance Survey. For the purposes of cartography, the local Gaelic place names have to be recorded and rendered into English. In examining the effects of this operation on the lives of a small group, Brian Friel skilfully reveals the far-reaching personal and cultural effects of an action which is at first sight purely administrative.

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Book SynopsisThe pace of modern life is undoubtedly speeding up, yet this acceleration does not seem to have made us any happier or more content. If acceleration is the problem, then the solution, argues Hartmut Rosa in this major new work, lies in “resonance.” The quality of a human life cannot be measured simply in terms of resources, options, and moments of happiness; instead, we must consider our relationship to, or resonance with, the world. Applying his theory of resonance to many domains of human activity, Rosa describes the full spectrum of ways in which we establish our relationship to the world, from the act of breathing to the adoption of culturally distinct worldviews. He then turns to the realms of concrete experience and action – family and politics, work and sports, religion and art – in which we as late modern subjects seek out resonance. This task is proving ever more difficult as modernity’s logic of escalation is both cause and consequence of a distorted relationship to the world, at individual and collective levels. As Rosa shows, all the great crises of modern society – the environmental crisis, the crisis of democracy, the psychological crisis – can also be understood and analyzed in terms of resonance and our broken relationship to the world around us. Building on his now classic work on acceleration, Rosa’s new book is a major new contribution to the theory of modernity, showing how our problematic relation to the world is at the crux of some of the most pressing issues we face today. This bold renewal of critical theory for our times will be of great interest to students and scholars across the social sciences and humanities.Trade Review"If in the rush to increase production and wealth, we ever pause to consider what a good life would be like, and whether we’re missing something essential, Rosa’s book Resonance would be a good place to start. This remarkable work combines systematic theory with a host of valuable insights into human fulfillments that we too easily forgo."—Charles Taylor, McGill University "Affirmation of ordinary life is a key feature of modernity, but alienation from the world is a persistent experience of modern men and women. In Resonance, Rosa offers sketches of an alternative relation to the world and thereby a foundation for a sociology of the good life. A very important text and highly recommended."—Miroslav Volf, Yale University "Hartmut Rosa is one of the leading and most distinctive voices in contemporary social theory. In Resonance he continues the important analysis of the very nature of modernity laid out in Social Acceleration, and offers a new approach to basic human relationships, both to other people and to the world. This is a truly important book."—Craig Calhoun, Arizona State UniversityTable of ContentsAcknowledgments xii In Lieu of a Foreword: Sociology and the Story of Anna and Hannah 1 I Introduction 17 PART ONE: THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIP TO THE WORLD II Bodily Relationships to the world 47 III Appropriating World and Experiencing World 83 IV Emotional, Evaluative, abd Cognitive Relationships to the World 110 V Resonance and Alienation as Basic Categories of a Theory of Our Relationship to the World 145 PART TWO: SPHERES AND AXES OF RESONANCE VI Introduction: Spheres of Resonance, Recognition, and the Axes of Our Relationship to the World 195 VII Horizontal Axes of Resonance 202 VIII Diagonal Axes of Resonance 226 IX Vertical Axes of Resonance 258 PART THREE: FEAR OF THE MUTING OF THE WORLD: A RECONSTRUCTION OF MODERNITY IN TERMS OF RESONANCE THEORY X Modernity as the History of Catastrophe of Resonance 307 XI Modernity as the History of Increasing Sensitivity to Resonance 357 XII Deserts and Oases of Life: Modern Everyday Practices in Terms of Resonance Theory 367 PART FOUR: A CRITICAL THEORY OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE WORLD XIII Social Conditions of Successful and Unsuccessful Relationships to the World 381 XIV Dynamic Stabilization: The Escalatory Logic of Modernity and Its Consequences 404 XV Late Modern Crises of Resonance and the Contours of a Post-Growth Society 425 In Lieu of an Afterword: Defending Resonance Theory against Its Critice -- and Optimism agaibst Skeptics 444 Notes 460 References 504 Index 529

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 3 Part 1: Getting Started with Music Theory 5 Chapter 1: What Is Music Theory, Anyway? 7 Unearthing Music Theory’s Beginnings 8 Putting the Spotlight on Music Theory Fundamentals 9 Understanding the foundation: Notes, rests, and beats 9 Manipulating and combining notes 9 Studying musical form and compositions 11 Seeing How Theory Can Help Your Music 11 Chapter 2: Determining What Notes Are Worth 13 Meeting the Beat 14 Recognizing Notes and Note Values 15 Examining the notes and their components 15 Looking at note values 17 Checking Out Whole (Semibreve) Notes 18 Homing in on Half (Minim) Notes 19 Considering Quarter (Crotchet) Notes 20 Examining Eighth (Quaver) Notes and Beyond 20 Extending Notes with Dots and Ties 22 Using dots to increase a note’s value 22 Adding notes together with ties 23 Mixing All the Note Values Together 23 Chapter 3: Giving It a Rest 27 Getting to Know the Rests 28 Whole (semibreve) rests 28 Half (minim) rests 29 Quarter (crotchet) rests 30 Eighth (quaver) rests and beyond 30 Extending the Break with Dotted Rests 32 Practicing Beats with Notes and Rests 32 Chapter 4: Introducing Time Signatures 35 Decoding Time Signatures and Measures 35 Keeping Things Easy with Simple Time Signatures 37 Using measures to count in simple time 38 Practicing counting beats in simple time 40 Working with Compound Time Signatures 41 Using measures to count in compound time 42 Practicing counting beats in compound time 43 Feeling the Pulse of Asymmetrical Time Signatures 44 A Short Discussion about Conducting 46 The beat 47 Phrasing, articulation, and dynamics 49 Cueing 49 Chapter 5: Playing with Beat 51 Creating Stress Patterns and Syncopation 51 Placing stress: Knowing the general rules 52 Syncopation: Hitting the off-beat 52 Getting a Jump on Pick-Up Notes 54 Exploring Irregular Rhythms: Triplets and Duplets 55 Adding interest with triplets 56 Working with duplets 57 Part 2: Putting Notes Together 59 Chapter 6: Music Notes (and Where to Find Them) 61 Meeting the Staff, Clefs, and Notes 62 The treble clef 63 The bass clef 63 The grand staff and middle C 64 C clefs: Alto and tenor 64 Identifying Half Steps, Whole Steps, and Accidentals 65 Working with half steps 66 Taking whole steps 68 Changing pitch with accidentals 70 Finding the Notes on the Piano and the Guitar 72 Looking for notes on the piano 73 Picking out notes on the guitar 73 Using Mnemonics to Help Remember Notes 75 Chapter 7: Mastering the Major and Minor Scales 77 Following Major-Scale Patterns 78 Working with major scales on piano and guitar 79 Listening to the major scales 82 Discovering All That Minor Scale Patterns Have to Offer 82 Playing natural minor scales on piano and guitar 83 Having fun with harmonic minor scales on piano and guitar 84 Making great music with melodic minor scales on piano and guitar 86 Listening to the minor scales 88 Chapter 8: Key Signatures and the Circle of Fifths 91 Understanding the Circle of Fifths and Recognizing Major Key Signatures 92 Sharps: Father Charles Goes Down and Ends Battle 93 Flats: Battle Ends and Down Goes Charles’s Father 94 Finding Minor Key Signatures and Relative Minors 95 Visualizing the Key Signatures 96 C major and A natural minor 96 G major and E natural minor 97 D major and B natural minor 97 A major and F sharp natural minor 98 E major and C sharp natural minor 98 B/C flat major and G sharp/A flat natural minor 99 F sharp/G flat major and D sharp/E flat natural minor 99 C sharp major/D flat and A sharp/B flat natural minor 100 A flat major and F natural minor 101 E flat major and C natural minor 101 B flat major and G natural minor 101 F major and D natural minor 102 Chapter 9: Intervals: The Distance between Pitches 103 Breaking Down Harmonic and Melodic Intervals 104 Quantity: Counting lines and spaces 104 Quality: Considering half steps 106 Naming intervals 107 Looking at Unisons, Octaves, Fourths, and Fifths 107 Perfect unisons 108 Augmented unisons 108 Octaves 108 Fourths 110 Fifths 111 Recognizing Seconds, Thirds, Sixths, and Sevenths 112 Seconds 112 Thirds 115 Sixths and sevenths 117 Building Intervals 117 Determining quantity 118 Establishing the quality 118 Showing Major and Perfect Intervals in the C Major Scale 120 Checking Out Compound Intervals 121 Creating a compound interval 121 Returning a compound to its simple state 122 The Nashville Number System 123 Chapter 10: Chord Building 127 Creating Triads with Three Pitches 128 Roots, thirds, and fifths 128 Major triads 130 Minor triads 132 Augmented triads 133 Diminished triads 135 Expanding to Seventh Chords 136 Major sevenths 137 Minor sevenths 138 Dominant sevenths 139 Minor 7 flat 5 chords 139 Diminished sevenths 140 Minor-major sevenths 141 Looking at All the Triads and Sevenths 141 A 142 A flat 142 B 142 B flat 143 C 143 C flat 143 C sharp 144 D 144 D flat 145 E 145 E flat 145 F 146 F sharp 146 G 146 G flat 147 Manipulating Triads through Voicing and Inversion 147 Taking a look at open and close voicing 147 Identifying inverted chords 148 Exploring Extended Chords 150 Ninth chords 151 Minor ninth chords 152 Major ninth chords 152 Ninth augmented fifth chords 153 Ninth flatted fifth chord 153 Seventh flat ninth piano chords 154 Augmented ninth chords 154 Eleventh chords 154 Thirteenth chords 156 Chapter 11: Chord Progressions 159 Reviewing Diatonic Chords, Chromatic Chords, and Minor Scale Modes 160 Identifying and Naming Chord Progressions 161 Assigning chord names and numbers 161 Looking at chord progressions in major keys 162 Checking out chord progressions in minor keys 164 Adding a Seventh Chord to a Triad 165 Seeing (and Hearing) Chord Progressions in Action 167 Applying Chord Knowledge to Fake Books and Tabs 169 Modulating to a New Key 170 Reaching a Musical Cadence through Chord Progressions 170 Authentic cadences 172 Plagal cadences 173 Deceptive cadences 175 Half-cadence 175 Part 3: Musical Expression through Tempo and Dynamics 177 Chapter 12: Creating Varied Sound through Tempo and Dynamics 179 Taking the Tempo of Music 180 Establishing a universal tempo: The minim 180 Keeping steady time with a metronome 181 Translating tempo notation 181 Speeding up and slowing down: Changing the tempo 183 Dealing with Dynamics: Loud and Soft 183 Modifying phrases 184 Checking out other dynamic markings 185 Examining the piano pedal dynamics 186 Looking at the articulation markings for other instruments 188 Chapter 13: Instrument Tone Color and Acoustics 191 Delving into Tone Color 192 Attack: Checking out the beginning sound of a note 192 Timbre: Hearing the body of a note 193 Decay: Listening for the final sound of a note 194 Building the Band: An Acoustics Lesson 195 Part 4: Musical Expression through Form 197 Chapter 14: The Building Blocks of Music: Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, and Song Form 199 Establishing Rhythm 200 Shaping the Melody 201 Complementing the Melody with Harmony 203 Working with Musical Phrases and Periods 204 Linking Musical Parts to Create Forms 206 One-part form (A) 207 Binary form (AB) 207 Three-part form (ABA) 207 Arch form (ABCBA) 209 Chapter 15: Relying on Classical Forms 211 Counterpoint as a Classical Revelation 211 Sussing Out the Sonata 212 Starting with the exposition 213 Moving on to something new: Development 214 Taking a rest with recapitulation 214 Rounding Up the Rondo 215 Figuring Out the Fugue 216 Combining Forms into a Symphony 217 Observing Other Classical Forms 218 Concerto 219 Duet 219 Etude 219 Fantasia 219 Chapter 16: Tapping into Popular Genres and Forms 221 Feeling the Blues 222 12-bar blues 222 8-bar blues 224 16-bar blues 224 24-bar blues 224 32-bar blues ballads and country 225 Having Fun with Rock and Pop 226 Improvising with Jazz 228 Twelve-Tone Compositions 228 Part 5: The Part of Tens 231 Chapter 17: Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Music Theory 233 Why Is Music Theory Important? 233 If I Can Already Play Some Music, Why Bother Learning Music Theory? 234 Why Is So Much Music Theory Centered on the Piano Keyboard? 234 Is There a Quick and Easy Way to Learn to Read Music? 235 How Do I Identify a Key Based on the Key Signature? 235 Can I Transpose a Piece of Music into Another Key? 236 Will Learning Music Theory Hinder My Ability to Improvise? 236 Do I Need to Know Theory if I Just Play Drums? 237 Where Do the 12 Musical Notes Come From? 237 How Does Knowing Theory Help Me Memorize a Piece of Music? 238 Chapter 18: Ten Keys to Reading a Musical Score 239 The Basics 240 Lead Sheets 240 Full Scores 240 Miniature Scores 240 Study Scores 241 Piano Scores 241 Short Scores 241 Vocal Scores 241 Tablature 242 Figured Bass Notion 242 Chapter 19: Ten Music Theorists You Should Know About 243 Pythagoras (582–507 BC) 243 Boethius (480–524 AD) 244 Gerbert d’Aurillac/Pope Sylvester II (950–1003) 245 Guido D’Arezzo (990–1040) 246 Nicola Vicentino (1511–1576) 246 Christiaan Huygens (1629–1695) 247 Arnold Schoenberg (1874–1951) 247 Harry Partch (1901–1974) 248 Karlheinz Stockhausen (1928–2007) 249 Robert Moog (1934–2005) 249 Chapter 20: Ten Musical Movements That Changed History 251 800 AD — England, Gregorian Chant 251 1100 AD — Organum/European Polyphony 252 1649 — England, the Diggers 253 17th Century: Italy, Opera 254 1789-1799: The French Revolution 255 1913 — Atonal Music and Igor Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” 255 1950-1990: Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula, “Nueva Canción” (the New Song Movement) 256 1960s: U.S Civil Rights Movement 257 1980s: Estonia Singing Revolution 258 2010-2012: Arab Spring 259 Part 6: Appendixes 261 Appendix A: Audio Tracks 263 Appendix B: Chord Chart 267 Appendix C: Glossary 305 Index 309

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Book Synopsis'A great achievement' Timothy Garton Ash Bloodshed. Invasions. Nationalist fervor. In this classic and celebrated history of the Balkans, Misha Glenny shows how the countries on the South-Eastern edge of Europe are seen by the rest of the world, and how the real story of the last 200 years is much more surprising. There are groups we think of as implacable enemies, who have, over the centuries, formed unlikely alliances, disrupting the idea that conflict in the Balkans is the inevitable product of ancient grudges. And there is the often-catastrophic relationship between the Balkans and the rest of Europe, a dark history that raises profound questions about Western intervention. From the region's turbulent nineteenth century to the recent brutal conflicts in Kosovo and Macedonia, the surge of organised crime, the rise of Turkey and the rocky road to EU membership, The Balkans remains the essential and peerless study of Europe's most complex and least understood region. 'An endeavour which deserves extraordinary admiration and as yet has no rival' Guardian 'Glenny is the wisest and most reflective of all the Western journalists who have covered this part of Europe in the past two decades... This was an enormously ambitious book to undertake, but it is the book which Europe and America need' ObserverTrade ReviewAn endeavour which deserves extraordinary admiration and as yet has no rival * Guardian *A great achievement -- Timothy Garton AshMisha Glenny is the wisest and most reflective of all the Western journalists who have covered this part of Europe in the past two decades... This was an enormously ambitious book to undertake, but it is the book which Europe and America need * Observer *Sweeping, fair-minded and authoritative...admirably full of uncomfortable messages for nationalist historians * Economist *His engaging passion never clouds his objective eye...Above all the book is justified by the insights which add up to a convincing picture of the problems * Sunday Times *Compelling reading...Glenny's book should be required reading for all those wishing to know what has gone wrong in the region * Irish Times *Its great strengths are evocation, fascinating detail and narrative sweep...a great achievement * The Mail on Sunday *His achievement is immense, a mix of great intellect, real humanity and intense passion. His mission is to explain, and his book will surely become an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the Balkans rather then just have an opinion about the region * The Scotsman *It is the merit of Misha Glenny's book, and its usefulness for dispelling our ignorance, that patronising distortions of the region's history are swept away * Spectator *

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Book SynopsisAround the world in Britain, the United States, Asia and the Middle East, there are people with power who are cashing in on chaos; exploiting bloodshed and catastrophe to brutally remake our world in their image. They are the shock doctors. This is the tale of how a few are making a killing while more are getting killed.Trade ReviewImpassioned, hugely informative, wonderfully controversial, and scary as hell * John le Carré *Packed with thinking dynamite … a book to be read everywhere * John Berger *If you read only one non-fiction book this year, make it this one -- , Books of the Year * Metro *There are few books that really help us understand the present. The Shock Doctrine is one of those books -- John Gray * Guardian *Lucid, calm, impeccably researched, gorgeously readable -- , Books of the Year * Observer *A brilliant, brave and terrifying book * Arundhati Roy *Powerful … epic … dramatic * Daily Telegraph *A brilliant book written with a perfectly distilled anger, channelled through hard fact. She has indeed surpassed No Logo * Independent *Excoriating … passionate and informed … Her prose packs a punch * Scotsman *Packed with thinking dynamite … a book to be read everywhere * John Berger *

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Book SynopsisLeading spiritual teacher John Philip Newell reveals how Celtic spirituality, listening to the sacred around us and inside of us, can help to heal the earth, overcome our conflicts and reconnect with ourselves.Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul offers a new spiritual foundation for our lives, once centered on encouragement,guidance and hope for creating a better world.Sharing the long hidden tradition of Celtic Christianity, explaining how this earth-based spirituality can help us rediscover the natural rhythms of life and deepen our spiritualconnection with God, with each other and with the earth.Newell introduces some of Celtic Christianity's leading practitioners, both saints and pioneers of faith, whose timeless wisdom is more necessary than ever, including:Pelagius, who shows us how to look beyond sin to affirm our sacredness as part of all God's creation and courageously stands up for our principles in the face of oppression.Brigid of Kildare, who illuminates the interrelationship of all things and reminds us of the power of the sacred feminine to overcome those seeking to control us.John Muir, who encourages us to see the holiness and beauty of wilderness and what we must do to protect these gifts.Teilhard de Chardin, who inspires us to see how science, faith, and our future tell one universal story that beings with sacredness.Trade Review'Newell invites us into the counterintuitive truth that much of the wisdom we need to navigate this moment has already been spoken in the past. I'm convinced that we've only begun to see just how far and wide his voice is going to be heard.' Rob Bell, New York Times Bestselling author of Love Wins 'As this book makes clear, the Celtic spiritual tradition is a clear-flowing stream that can help us in the hot and thirsty moment. There are deep lessons to be learned from these remarkable women and men.' Bill McKibben, author of Falter 'In Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul you’ll rediscover the deep truth of the Celtic Christian tradition. Grounded in history, replete with poetry and song, Newell's book us into deeper awareness. There is much to savor here.' Mary C. Earle, author of Celtic Christian Spirituality: Essential Writings 'John Philip Newell’s writings always bring me ‘home’. In a world of increasing isolation, he powerfully transports us back to what we have forgotten: that all things and all beings are sacred and interrelated. This is gritty spirituality at its best earthy, liminal, connecting!' Roy Barsness, SeattleSchool of Theology & Psychology

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Engrossing…a rigorously researched look at how labels targeted bands and fought to sign them.” — Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times “[Ozzi] looked at the major label debuts of different bands in this genre, tracing a music industry in flux, fans betrayed by their idols, and bands trying to navigate the machine.” — NPR’s All Things Considered “A forensic and uniquely sympathetic dive into one of the most uncouth actions for an artist—selling out, baby.” — Jeff Rosenstock “Fascinating… When it comes to the topic of punk, or more specifically, the iteration of the genre that existed during the last era of the traditional music industry, Dan Ozzi’s Sellout is poised to serve as a definitive text.” — San Francisco Chronicle “Based on a trove of original interviews and personal stories from band members and other crucial players, Ozzi examines how 11 groups grappled with the tension between punk’s core tenets and major label possibilities, and parses what success and failure looked like in this fraught realm.” — Rolling Stone

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Book SynopsisEllen von Unwerth's puckish humor pervades the pages of Heimat, an enchanted tour around Bavaria. The renowned fashion and music photographer revisits her childhood homeland to shoot a posse of gorgeous girls out for fun and adventure amid the region's undulating fields; age-old traditions; and deep, mysterious forests.As they happily discard their dirndls and run riot across the countryside, von Unwerth's heroines demonstrate the attributes and attractions of the region, whether munching on pretzels, striding out across pristine pastures, or seducing lederhosen-clad farmhands (and each other). Blending old-world charm with a rebellious edge and a sly subversion of traditional gender roles, Heimat bursts with fresh, provocative eroticism, tied up with wit, laced with an abiding love for a proud and beautiful region.

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Book SynopsisMost of us worry that we're not very good negotiators - too quick to concede or too abrupt in our approach. But negotiation is present in almost every social interaction - we cannot avoid it. Neale and Lys present a practical new approach that will help you master this crucial everyday skill in every situation. Instead of focusing on reaching agreement at any cost, Neale and Lys reveal how to overcome our psychological biases and assess the hidden value in any negotiation. They explain how to know what a good deal is; when to negotiate and when to walk away; why keeping a straight face can prevent you from getting the best deal; when to make the first offer and when to wait; and why meeting in the middle can result in both sides being worse off. Drawing on three decades of ground-breaking research into behavioural economics, psychology and strategic thinking, Getting (More of) What You Want will revolutionise the way you approach negotiation. Whether you're looking for a better deal on your new car, asking for a pay rise, selling your company or just deciding who does the washing up, this book will help you become a more successful, more efficient negotiator - and get more of exactly what you want.Trade ReviewThe best book I've ever read on negotiation. -- Robert Sutton, Stanford Professor and co-author of * Scaling Up Excellence: Getting to More Without Settling for Less *Weaves together the best research and advice on negotiation so that you can feel more calm and collected when facing your next negotiation at work or as a consumer. And perhaps even with your kids. -- Chip Heath, co-author of * Decisive, Switch, and Made to Stick *This book surpasses the others [on negotiation]. Based on rigorous evidence and stunningly comprehensive in its consideration of the many aspects of negotiation -- Jeffrey Pfeffer, Thomas D. Dee II Professor of Organizational Behavior, Stanford Business SchoolThese two powerhouse professors de-bunk many common myths and lay out a disciplined approach to mastering the strategy and practice of negotiation. -- Sally Blount, Dean, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern UniversityMargaret Neale and Thomas Lys have done something enormously important for the fields of negotiation scholarship and practice. They've combined principles of economics and psychology into a set of often novel and genuinely actionable insights that will serve negotiators of all sorts very well. -- Robert B. Cialdini, author of * Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion *

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Book SynopsisWerner Herzog has produced, written and directed more than fifty feature and documentary films, including the multi-award-winning Grizzly Man, Aguirre, The Wrath of God, Fitzcarraldo, My Best Fiend, Cave of Forgotten Dreams, Nosferatu, Lessons of Darkness, Littler Dieter Needs To Fly, Into the Inferno, Meeting Gorbachev and Encounters At The End of the World. He has also directed many operas and published more than a dozen books of prose including Conquest of the Useless and Of Walking In Ice. The Twilight World is his first book in decades.

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Book Synopsis"In this twenty-fifth anniversary edition, you will find John a "soul friend" on your own journey through life, offering support and solace, clarity, and consciousness-expanding narratives that invite you to experience relationships with people, nature, and even your inner world in new ways that nurture well-being and resilience in these challenging times." -Daniel J. Siegel, MD, Neuropsychiatrist and New York Times Bestselling AuthorA special twenty-fifth anniversary edition of the classic work of Celtic spirituality and mysticism by beloved poet and philosopher, John O'Donohue, with a new introduction by the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, an afterword by the late author's brother, Pat O'Donohue, and insightful material from O'Donohue's circle of close friends.In this revered classic, John O'Donohue excavates themes of friendship, belonging, solitude, creativity and the imagination, among many others. Widely recognized for bringing Celtic spirituality into modern dialogue, his unique insights from the ancient world speak with urgency for our need to rediscover the thresholds of the soul.With lyrical wisdom and fluency, O'Donohue encourages pathways of discovery to come home to the natural rhythm in ourselves in sacred connection with one another and the landscapes we inhabit. This timeless collection nourishes the heart and elevates the spirit. It is "a book to read and reread forever." (Irish Times)Trade ReviewAnam Cara is a rare synthesis of philosophy, poetry, and spirituality. This work will have a powerful and life-transforming experience for those who read it. -- Deepak Chopra, author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of SuccessJohn O'Donohue is a man of the soul. His scholarly meditation on the continuing relevance of Ireland's spiritual heritage has become a publishing phenomenon... This poetic meditation has become a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic... A lyrical prayer * The Times *Words of wisdom... a heady mixture of myth, poetry, philosophy... profound and moving * Independent *This book is a phenomenon in itself... a book to read and reread forever, its style of varied narration responds to our times * Irish Times *John O'Donohue's unique voice and heart and his exquisitely elevating poetic imagination are immortalised in these pages, saturated as they are with his lyrical and contagious love of life and love for people and nature. Even reading it at random is profoundly healing and affirming, especially in hard moments. * Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Meditation is Not What You Think and the bestselling classic, Wherever You Go, There You Are *The moment I read Anam Cara... I felt like I had found a kindred spirit. I love everything John has written. It comes from such a deep, profound, wise, and insightful space. * Maria Shriver, author, advocate, and journalist *What a profound joy it is rereading Anam Cara, John O'Donohue's glorious book of teachings about nature, human life, friendship, love, and loss. Anyone who ever spent time with John came away changed, as do his readers. * Diane Ackerman, bestselling author and poet *In this twenty-fifth anniversary edition, you will find John a 'soul friend' on your own journey through life, offering support and solace, clarity, and consciousness-expanding narratives that invite you to experience relationships with people, nature, and even your inner world in new ways that nurture well-being and resilience in these challenging times. * Daniel J. Siegel, MD, bestselling author, neuropsychiatrist *With this twenty-fifth anniversary of Anam Cara, John's fervent call to dignify each other reverberates in every corner of our beautiful broken world with more urgency and presence. * Ellen Wingard, Advocate for Social Impact Leadership *A lively spiritual companion to all Celts-or to those who are Celtic in their hearts. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *For almost twenty years the poetic and prophetic words of John O'Donohue have held sacred space and holy weight in my heart. * Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Senior Pastor-Trinity United Church of Christ (Chicago, Illinois) *Anam Cara is a radiant source of wisdom, a link between the human and the divine. This work is a blessed, rare gem. * Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Be Careful What You Pray For, Prayer Is Good Medicine, and Healing Words *John O'Donohue is an unassuming man with a grand sense of humor. . . charming. * Joy Redfield Kwapien, author of The Celestine Journal *John brightens the way for you, if you have the courage to go there--he was obviously sent here with the light. * Davy Spillane, Grammy Award-winning musician/composer at North Atlantic Music Studios (Ireland) and Producer of Anam Cara Audiobook *John O'Donohue's book of Celtic wisdom comes at you like a blast of fresh wind rushing above the din of modern noise and cynical contemporary conversations, revitalising the spirit to effectively face this turbulent world. Indeed we need John's wildly original and provocative voice more than ever. * Gail Straub, Co-Founder--Empowerment Institute, Author of The Rhythm of Compassion *From the very first sentence, Anam Cara takes us on an exhilarating journey through the human soul and its many wondrous and mysterious labyrinths, and John O'Donohue is the perfect guide to light the way--a radiant soul full of deep wisdom, true compassion, and boundless joy. * Andrew Carroll, New York Times bestselling author and co-founder, with Nobel Laureate Joseph Brodsky, of the American Poetry & Literacy Project *Anam Cara has accompanied me on my spiritual journey from its very inception. I have returned to this book often, for solace, wisdom and --most of all--to be reminded that I am not alone in what I desire for myself and for our world. John O'Donohue has been my "soul friend" for years, and his brave revelations of his mind and heart have changed my life. Get ready for a life-altering journey. * Edward L. Beck, Roman Catholic Priest, CNN Faith and Religion Commentator *In the age of social media in which we add and discard friends with the tap of a screen, we need more than ever John O'Donohue's vital words of wisdom on how the right relationships can lift a life and feed the soul. This book is about deep love, belonging, and honoring nourishing ties that crush small-minded concepts of what friendship can be. A must read for all on the spiritual journey. * Sophfronia Scott, author of The Seeker and the Monk and Love's Long Line *John blew away the dust of many years of spiritual disillusionment and blessed the world with an ancient message infused with beauty, love and divine truths. This was a man formed from the wildness of clay and rock of the West coast of County Clare. It was a privilege to know John and to witness him enliven weary souls in search of the divine spark. He was and continues to be an Anam Cara (soul friend) to those of us blessed to have known him and for all who continue to walk the path through his inspired writings. * Áine Minogue, Irish Musician *

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Book SynopsisFor many of us, geography has an inexorable quality. Brimming with real and imaginary objects like mountains, oceans, and borders, our world seems quite literally set in stone. But over time, we have become experts at reshaping our surroundings, both through ingenuity and brute force. From the Qhapaq Ñan, South America's 'Great Road', to the Panama Canal; from Mozambique's railways to Korea's sacred Baekdu-daegan mountain range, Samson explores how humans have etched our needs onto the natural landscape, and in doing so, changed the very course of history. A sweeping work that touches on ecology, sociology, history and politics, Earth Shapers argues that, far from being prisoners to the inevitability of geography, we are instead fundamental and intrinsic to it.

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Book SynopsisTranslated by Elizabeth S. Haldane and G.R.T. Ross. Edited with an Introduction by Enrique Chavez-Arvizo. Rene Descartes (1569-1650), the ‘father’ of modern philosophy, is without doubt one of the greatest thinkers in history: his genius lies at the core of our contemporary intellectual identity. Breaking with the conventions of his own time and suffering persecution by the Church as a consequence, Descartes in his writings - most of which are philosophical classics - attempted to answer the central questions surrounding the self, God, free-will and knowledge, using the science of thought as opposed to received wisdom based on the tenets of faith. This edition, the most comprehensive one-volume selection of Descartes' works available in English, includes his great essay, Discourse on Method.

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Book SynopsisAt first glance, the concept of equality in maths seems unambiguous. Denoted by two parallel lines, the equals sign looks elegant, simple and entirely black and white. But between those two lines lies a grey area, a world of flexibility, creativity and innovation. And once you see this nuance, you quickly realise that sameness and difference, equality and inequality, are not nearly as immutable as they may seem. In fact, they are the opposite: a mathematical playground of choice and abstraction, leading to far greater insight than you could have dreamed. In UnEqual, Mathematician Eugenia Cheng explores the rich and rewarding world of the interplay between sameness and difference, from numbers to manifolds to category theory and beyond.

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Book SynopsisJoel Budd has written for the Economist magazine since 2003. He has covered topics as wide-ranging as crime, California, international development and demography, as well as writing many lead stories about Britain. Before joining the Economist he taught European history at New York University. He is a photographer, a baritone singer and an enthusiastic hiker, who is sadly not as young as he was. Underdogs is his first book.

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Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER WITH OVER 500,000 COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE.IN HOOKED', NIR EYAL REVEALS HOW SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES CREATE PRODUCTS PEOPLE CAN''T PUT DOWN.Hooked changed my life. It''s essential reading for anyone who wants to better understand their actions and habits.'' Steven Bartlett, investor, BBC Dragon and host of The Diary of a CEO podcast*****Why do some products capture our attention while others flop? What makes us engage with certain things out of sheer habit? Is there an underlying pattern to how technologies hook us?Nir Eyal answers these questions (and many more) with the Hook Model a four-step process that, when embedded into products, subtly encourages customer behaviour. Through consecutive hook cycles, these products bring people back again and again.Eyal provides readers with practical insights to create user habits that stick; actionablTrade ReviewA must-read for everyone who cares about driving customer engagement -- Eric Ries, author of The Lean StartupThe most high bandwidth, high octane, and valuable presentation I have ever seen on this subject -- Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman, Ogilvy & MatherThe book everyone in Silicon Valley is talking about -- Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten, founder of The Next WebHooked gives you the blueprint for the next generation of products. Read Hooked or the company that replaces you will -- Matt Mullenweg, Founder of WordpressYou'll read this. Then you'll hope your competition isn't reading this. It's that good. -- Stephen P. Anderson, Author of 'Seductive Interaction Design'Nir's work is an essential crib sheet for any startup looking to understand user psychology. -- Dave McClure, Founder 500 StartupsWhen it comes to driving engagement and building habits, Hooked is an excellent guide into the mind of the user. -- Andrew Chen, Technology Writer and InvestorI've learned a great deal from Nir, and you will too. He'll help you design habits to benefit your users, and your company. -- Dr Stephen Wendel, author of 'Designing for Behaviour Change'If you're serious about designing seductive products that sell, Hooked is the only psychological toolkit you'll need -- Nathalie Nahai, Web Psychologist and best-selling author of Webs Of Influence: The Psychology Of Online Persuasion (Pearson)Draws on behavioural economics and neuroscience to examine why some products, games and television shows become habits, while others sink. This is useful knowledge for entrepreneurs, marketers and designers ... crucial to generating followers, viewers, consumers and revenues. It is also of wider significance * Financial Times Business Education *Gives an overview of one of the most interesting battles in modern business: the intense competition to create new digital products that monopolise people's attention -- Schumpeter * The Economist *Principles derived from behavioral science play an increasing role in software design ... Among the most influential is Nir Eyal, an entrepreneur turned user-­experience guru who has become Silicon Valley's most visible advocate of habit-forming technology * MIT Technology Review *A must read for anyone looking to start a company or develop a product. It provides four actionable steps to attract users and to ensure that they continue to come back. -- Firas Kittaneh * Entrepreneur *

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Book SynopsisJake Tapper (Author) Jake Tapper is the chief Washington correspondent for CNN. An Emmy Award-winning TV journalist and twice New York Times-bestselling novelist, in 2024 he chaired the TrumpBiden debate that began the unravelling of the president's re-election campaign. A Dartmouth graduate and Philadelphia native, he lives in Washington, DC with his family.Alex Thompson is a national political correspondent for Axios and a CNN contributor. Before that, he created Politico's West Wing Playbook newsletter and worked at the New York Times and Vice News. A Harvard graduate, he lives in Washington, DC.

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Book SynopsisSELECTED AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019 BY THE TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, LONDON EVENING STANDARD, DAILY MAIL AND BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE''Magisterial ... If anyone wants to know what has been happening to Britain since the 1950s, it is difficult to imagine a more informative, or better-humoured guide ... a Thucydidean coolness, balance and wisdom that is superb.'' - AN Wilson, The Times ''Who Dares Wins captures the period with clairvoyant vividness. Compulsively readable, the book will be indispensable to anyone who wants to understand these pivotal years.'' - John Gray, New Statesman''Immaculately well-researched, breathtakingly broad and beautifully written ... Sandbrook leaves the reader impatient for the next volume.'' - Simon Heffer, Daily TelegraphThe acclaimed historian of modern Britain, Dominic Sandbrook, tells the story of the early 1980s: the most dramatic, colourful and controversial years in our recent history. Margaret Thatcher had come to power in 1979 with a daring plan to reverse Britain''s decline into shabbiness and chaos. But as factories closed their doors, dole queues lengthened and the inner cities exploded in flames, would her radical medicine rescue the Sick Man of Europe - or kill it off?Vivid, surprising and gloriously entertaining, Dominic Sandbrook''s new book recreates the decisive turning point in Britain''s recent story. For some people this was an age of unparalleled opportunity, the heyday of computers and credit cards, snooker, Sloane Rangers and Spandau Ballet. Yet for others it was an era of shocking bitterness, as industries collapsed, working-class communities buckled and the Labour Party tore itself apart. And when Argentine forces seized the Falkland Islands, it seemed the final humiliation for a wounded, unhappy country, its fortunes now standing on a knife-edge. Here are the early 1980s in all their gaudy glory. This is the story of Tony Benn, Ian Botham and Princess Diana; Joy Division, Chariots of Fire, the Austin Metro and Juliet Bravo; wine bars, Cruise missiles, the ZX Spectrum and the battle for the Falklands. And towering above them all, the most divisive Prime Minister of modern times - the Iron Lady.Trade ReviewLike its predecessors, Who Dares Wins is a rich mixture of political narrative and social reportage. It is scholarly, accessible, well written, witty and incisive. It fizzes with character and anecdote ... Superb. -- Piers Brendon * The Sunday Times *Magisterial ... If anyone wants to know what has been happening to Britain since the 1950s, it is difficult to imagine a more informative, or better-humoured guide ... a Thucydidean coolness, balance and wisdom that is superb. -- AN Wilson * The Times *Superb ... Immaculately well-researched, breathtakingly broad and beautifully written. One defies anyone, even a specialist, not to learn something from it ... Sandbrook leaves the reader impatient for the next volume. -- Simon Heffer * Daily Telegraph *Painstaking, enjoyable, even-handed ... you may feel a nice balance of piquancy and poignancy in having those years brought to life by the historian's magic wand. -- Anthony Quinn * The Observer *Brilliant ... The political manoeuvrings of 1979-82 are traced with a novelistic verve that would have done credit to House of Cards. -- Tom Holland * BBC History Magazine *Dominic Sandbrook's great chronicle of Britain locates the big political narrative always in a wider social context than just by-election swings and Westminster roundabouts ... It all comes flooding back. -- Charles Moore * The Spectator *This is vividly panoramic history, ranging from high affairs of state to the tiniest textural details of everyday life ... His sources are joyously eclectic ... We wait impatiently for the next course of this richly satisfying historical feast. -- Francis Wheen * Literary Review *A magnificent history ... Who Dares Wins captures the period with clairvoyant vividness. Compulsively readable, the book will be indispensable to anyone who wants to understand these pivotal years. -- John Gray * New Statesman *Masterful, mammoth ... rich and rewarding ... One of the book's great strengths is that although we know how the story will end we are still kept in suspense - not because of doubts over the outcome, but because Sandbrook situates the reader firmly back in those crucial years ... The result is a full and rich account of the period. -- John McTernan * Financial Times *Worth every penny, an enjoyable romp ... It's a great read. -- Paul Donnelley * The Daily Express *A magisterial history of three momentous years ... the author succeeds triumphantly. -- Patrick Heren * The Article *You don't have to have grown up with the Mini Metro, Lymeswold cheese and the Sinclair Spectrum v BBC Micro to adore this brilliant history of the Eighties. It slides compellingly from socialism to Soft Cell's Tainted Love and made me want to be 10 again, bewildered by the Falklands War on TV. -- Julian Glover * London Evening Standard *Praise for THE GREAT BRITISH DREAM FACTORY: Delightfully good ... an exuberant and learned celebration of British culture. -- Nick Cohen * The Observer *Not only thoroughly entertaining, but crammed with as many serious insights as a shelf-full of academic studies. -- Alwyn W Turner * The Telegraph *Relentlessly entertaining. -- Daisy Goodwin * The Sunday Times *I read it in less than two days, my attention never flagging ... It is dramatic, perceptive and often extremely funny. -- John Preston * The Spectator *Terrific fun ... Sandbrook isn't like other historians ... He heads off down strange, neglected byways, teasing out unexpected connections, with the results often proving far more illuminating - and enjoyable - than conventional narratives ... I defy you not to be swept up in a narrative that's as colourful as it is dramatic. -- John Preston * Mail on Sunday *

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Book Synopsis''Consider just this, and give your minds to this alone: whether or not what I say is just'' Plato''s account of Socrates'' trial and death (399 BC) is a significant moment in Classical literature and the life of Classical Athens. In these four dialogues, Plato develops the Socratic belief in responsibility for one''s self and shows Socrates living and dying under his philosophy. In Euthyphro, Socrates debates goodness outside the courthouse; Apology sees him in court, rebutting all charges of impiety; in Crito, he refuses an entreaty to escape from prison; and in Phaedo, Socrates faces his impending death with calmness and skilful discussion of immortality.Christopher Rowe''s introduction to his powerful new translation examines the book''s themes of identity and confrontation, and explores how its content is less historical fact than a promotion of Plato''s Socratic philosophy.

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Book Synopsis''A necessary book for our times. But also just great fun'' Saul Perlmutter, Nobel LaureateThe world is awash in bullshit, and we''re drowning in it. Politicians are unconstrained by facts. Science is conducted by press release. Start-up culture elevates hype to high art. These days, calling bullshit is a noble act.Based on a popular course at the University of Washington, Calling Bullshit gives us the tools to see through the obfuscations, deliberate and careless, that dominate every realm of our lives. In this lively guide, biologist Carl Bergstrom and statistician Jevin West show that calling bullshit is crucial to a properly functioning social group, whether it be a circle of friends, a community of researchers, or the citizens of a nation. Through six rules of thumb, they help us recognize bullshit whenever and wherever we encounter it - even within ourselves - and explain it to a crystal-loving aunt or casually racist grandfather.Trade ReviewEssential reading. Even if you feel you can trudge through verbal bullsh!t easily enough, this book will give you the tools to swim through numerical snake-oil. . . -- Simon Ings * The Telegraph *A modern classic that is troubling in some places, sobering in others, and enlightening from beginning to end. . . Bergstrom and West leave the reader feeling a very particular kind of smarter: the empowered kind. . . It works anywhere, for anyone: the academic, the citizen-scientist, citizen-skeptic, and citizen-curious * Wired *A helpful guide to navigating a world full of doubtful claims based on spurious data. Using clever anecdotes, nods to online culture and allusions to ancient philosophy, the book tells ordinary readers how to spot nonsense-even if they are not numerical whizzes * The Economist *Each of us now swims through deception so pervasive that we no longer realize it's there. Calling Bullshit presents a master class in how to spot it, how to resist it, and how to keep it from succeeding -- Paul Romer, Nobel LaureateIf I could make this critical handbook's contents required curriculum for every high school student (thus replacing trigonometry), then I would do so. I highly recommend Calling Bullshit for our modern existence in the age of misinformation -- Cathy O’Neil, author of Weapons of Math DestructionThe information landscape is strewn with quantitative cowflop; read this book if you want to know where not to step -- Jordan Ellenberg, author of How Not to be WrongI laughed, I cried -- to read Bergstrom and West's great examples of 'bullshit.' This is a gripping read for anybody who cares about how we are fooled (and how not to be), and the connection to numeracy and science. But it's also just great fun. This is a necessary book for our times -- Saul Perlmutter, Nobel Laureate

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Book SynopsisA pioneering voice in self-help literature, Melody Beattie is the author of many bestselling books including The Language of Letting Go, Playing It by Heart, The Grief Club, Beyond Codependency, and The Codependent No More Workbook. In 2009, Codependent No More was named one of the four essential self-help books of all time by Newsweek. Melody lives in Southern California.Trade ReviewIf you have been around me for a minute, you have heard me absolutely rave about a book called Codependent No More, it changed my life. I don’t say that often and I don’t say that lightly… Besides my wonderful therapist, the best teacher I have encountered, the one who has led me the absolute most in this, is Melody Beattie. -- Jen Hatmaker * For the Love podcast *A pioneering voice in self-help literature -- Glennon Doyle * We Can Do Hard Things podcast *Melody Beattie is an American phenomenon . . . she understands being overboard, which helps her throw best-selling lifelines to those still adrift * Time *

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Book SynopsisThe perfect gift for fans of Florence + the Machine, with additional lyrics, poems and a new chapter of sermons Songs can be incredibly prophetic, like subconscious warnings or messages to myself, but I often don't know what I'm trying to say till years later. Or a prediction comes true and I couldn't do anything to stop it, so it seems like a kind of useless magic. 'Pop's high priestess bares her soul in this candid collection of poems and lyrics' Observer 'A treasure . . . beautiful. Generous in its honesty, by the end you feel as though you have climbed into the colourful, and sometimes tortured, world of a passionate artist' i 'Makes the reader feel as though they're peeking into a private journal' Refinery29Trade ReviewHer first book of poetry is an elegant collaged scrapbook * Observer *A treasure . . . beautiful. Generous in its honesty, by the end you feel as though you have climbed into the colourful, and sometimes tortured, world of a passionate artist * iNews *Pop's high priestess bares her soul in this candid collection of poems and lyrics . . . offering a chance to appreciate on the bare stage of the blank page the fineness of her words. And like fellow poet-musician Nick Cave, Welch has found a way for the song and the voice of the rabbit-hearted girl to coexist * Observer *A varied, visually arresting tome, it brings together poems, lyrics, sketches and notes from Welch's personal and professional life, making the reader feel as though they're peeking into a private journal * Refinery 29 *An alchemy of memoir and imagination * Waterstones Newsletter *

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Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER: A radically new way of thinking about depression and anxiety''A book that could actually make us happy'' SIMON AMSTELLThis amazing book will change your life' ELTON JOHN''One of the most important texts of recent years'' BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE Brilliant, stimulating, radical'' MATT HAIG''The more people read this book, the better off the world will be'' NAOMI KLEIN Wonderful' HILLARY CLINTONEye-opening' GUARDIANBrilliant for anyone wanting a better understanding of mental health' ZOE BALL A game-changer' DAVINA MCCALL Extraordinary' DR MAX PEMBERTON Depression and anxiety are now at epidemic levels. Why? Across the world, scientists have uncovered evidence for nine different causes. Some are in our biology, but most are in the way we are living today. Lost Connections offers a radical new way of thinking about this crisis. It shows that oncTrade ReviewIf you have ever been down, or felt lost, this amazing book will change your life. Do yourself a favour – read it now * Elton John *A brilliant, stimulating, radical take on mental health * Matt Haig *A wonderful and incisive analysis * Hillary Clinton *The more people read this book, the better off the world will be * Naomi Klein *This book is a game changer * Davina McCall *This is a bold and inspiring book that will help far more than just those who suffer from depression. As Hari shows, we all have within us the potential to live in ways that are healthier and wiser * Arianna Huffington *This is an extraordinary, elegant exploration of a timely problem. It is written with wit and elan and provides a devastating analysis of our society that is both shocking and profound * Dr Max Pemberton of the Daily Mail *As with his book on drugs, Johann Hari has delivered a remarkable tour de force on a difficult, complex and controversial subject and made the reader think anew * Alastair Campbell *An exquisitely lucid treatise on why no person is, has been or ever should be an island. This book is the most exciting thing I’ve read this year. From slightly seedy to suicidal – however you are feeling – read this book and it will honestly help you to understand which roads we must walk if we want to see true, lasting change * Emma Thompson *A vital, compelling and eye-opening examination of the myths we have been taught to believe about depression and anxiety ... Hari again proves that he is one of the world’s most important and most enlightening thinkers and social critics * Glenn Greenwald *A bold call for a complete re-evaluation of what is causing the western epidemic of mental illness -- Isabel Hardman * Sunday Times *A compassionate, common-sense approach to depression and anxiety … His book brings with it an urgency and rigour that will, with luck, encourage the authorities to sit up and take note -- Fiona Sturges * Guardian *Extraordinary ... A highly personal book, written with humility, humour and candour, it nonetheless heralds a crucial new discussion about our mental health — and health of the world we’ve created for ourselves … I honestly couldn’t put it down. What a stunning piece of work * Brian Eno *This is an astonishing book, that transforms our understanding of one of the crucial issues of our times. Johann Hari asks the big questions and provides the big answers – answers that have been neglected for far too long. You cannot fully understand this great curse of our age until you have read it * George Monbiot *Johann Hari has written a book that could actually make us happy. It is very important everyone read this book and do what he says as quickly as possible * Simon Amstell *A beautiful book from the person that brilliantly once said “the opposite of addiction is connection” and who now explores and offers some solutions to our disconnection * Jemima Khan *You might think Lost Connections is a self-help title but in reality it’s a book that aims to change society, not individuals … Lost Connections is an important and controversial book because it asks questions about the biggest problems we have in the world * Attitude Magazine *Brilliant -- Liz Jones * Mail on Sunday *Thought-provoking ... His comprehensible and penetrating study features extensive research and interviews with everyone from leading scientists and medics to members of the Amish community. This heartening book reveals the mutual social benefits of reconnecting with others and helping them to help yourself * Western Mail *Lost Connections isn't as much about science and mental health as it is about society, and the stories we tell around mental illness ... This book's value lies in its attempt to change the stories we tell about the depressed and anxious, and perhaps help some of those suffering change how they think about themselves -- Barbara Speed * Independent i *

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Book SynopsisPornography is the orchestrated destruction of women's bodies and souls it is war on women'Pornography, Andrea Dworkin argued in this landmark work, is about power: the power of owning, of money, of sex. It is not merely violence against women, but the essential DNA of male dominance. As images of women's bodies continue to be manipulated and consumed, her searing, fearless critique of pornographic media is more urgent and discomfiting than ever. A major text for our time' Adrienne RichDworkin writes with power, anger, daring and from a great care and love of womankind' Alice WalkerThe woman who showed us the dark core of pornography, the punishing hatred of women that pervades it' Guardian

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Book Synopsis**YORKSHIRE PUDDINGS ARE NOT JUST FOR SUNDAYS**The beloved hollowed-out cup shape of the Yorkshire Pud can house delicious fillings to suit any time of the day or week.From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, use these pages to transform the humble Yorkshire Pudding into mouth-watering wraps, pizzas, blinis, canapés, burritos, tacos or even burgers. Then whip up some scrumptiously sweet pancakes with any leftovers!Celebrate the untapped versatility of the Yorkshire Pudding and make life a little bit batter.

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Book SynopsisThe No.1 bestselling weaning bible for babies and toddlers - over 5 million copies sold worldwide!Leading weaning expert and mum-of-three, Annabel Karmel celebrates the 30th anniversary of her most trusted cookbook with this special, fully updated and extended edition - now including NEW finger food guidance and even more recipes to raise healthy, happy babies.This go-to guide also includes essential advice, simple meal planners and a handy pull-out guide to step-by-step weaning. You will find everything you need to give your baby the best start in life, here, in this book.A must-have for all new parents - let Annabel guide you through baby''s early years with her food wisdom.''Her recipes prove that babies and toddlers will eat their greens - and much more - if served up in imaginative waysDaily Telegraph''A parent who does not have at least one of her books in her kitchen should waste nTrade ReviewThe Queen of Children’s Cookery * Hello! Magazine *

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Book Synopsis''The noblest and most lovable of the great philosophers ... ethically he is supreme'' Bertrand RussellPublished shortly after his death in 1677, the Ethics is Spinoza''s greatest work - a fully cohesive philosophical system that strives to provide a picture of reality and to comprehend the meaning of an ethical life. It defines in turn the nature of God, the mind, human bondage to the emotions and the power of understanding - moving from a consideration of the eternal, to speculate upon humanity''s place in the natural order and the path to attainable happiness. A work of elegant simplicity, the Ethics is a brilliantly insightful consideration of the possibility of redemption through philosophical reflection.Translated by Edwin Curley with an Introduction by Stuart HampshireTrade ReviewThe noblest and most lovable of the great philosophers ... ethically he is supreme. (Bertrand Russell)"

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Book SynopsisFULLY UPDATED SECOND EDITION, NOW WITH NEW POSTSCRIPT BY ALI ANSARI Iran often appears in the media as a hostile and difficult country. But beneath the headlines there is a fascinating story of a nation of great intellectual variety and depth, and enormous cultural importance. A nation whose impact has been tremendous, not only on its neighbours in the Middle East but on the world as a whole - and through ideas and creativity rather than by the sword.From the time of the prophet Zoroaster, to the powerful ancient Persian Empires, to the revolution of 1979, the hostage crisis and current president Mahmud Ahmadinejad - a controversial figure within as well as outside the country - Michael Axworthy traces a vivid, integrated account of Iran''s past. He explains clearly and carefully both the complex succession of dynasties that ruled ancient Iran and the surprising ethnic diversity of the modern country, held together by a common culture.With Iran again t

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Book SynopsisStunningly written This global history of the environment of the last 500 years shows that the other side of the coin called progress is destruction. Amrith writes like the finest novelist' - Neel Mukherjee, New Statesman, Books of the YearDazzling brilliant exactly the kind of history that we need on our crisis-ridden planet' - Tom Simpson, TLSA must-read an engaging guide, with a lyrical style and a talent for storytelling... beautifully and clearly written' - Michael Marshall, New ScientistIn this paradigm-shifting global history of how humanity has reshaped the planet, and the planet has shaped human history, Sunil Amrith twins the stories of environment and Empire, of genocide and eco-cide, of the expansion of human freedom and its costs. Drawing on an extraordinarily rich diversity of primary sources, he reckons with the ruins of Spanish silver mining in Peru, British gold mining in South Africa, and oil extraction in Central Asia. He explores the railways and highways that brought humans to new terrains of battle against each other and against nature. Amrith's account of the ways in which the First and Second World Wars involved the massive mobilization not only of men, but of other natural resources from around the globe, provides an essential new way of understanding war as an irreversible reshaping of the planet. He also reveals the reality of migration as consequence of environmental harm. The imperial, globe-spanning pursuit of profit, joined with new forms of energy and new possibilities of freedom from hunger and discomfort, freedom to move and explore, has brought change to every inch of the Earth. Amrith relates, on the largest canvas, a mind-altering epic vibrant with stories, characters, and vivid images in which humanity might find the collective wisdom to save itself.

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Book SynopsisJulian of Norwich is one of the subtlest writers and profoundest thinkers of the Middle Ages, and the earliest woman writer in English. Her Revelations describe a loving and merciful God and a positive vision of humanity. This sensitive new translation conveys the poise and serenity of her style, and includes the two versions of her text.Trade Review... not only is Julian of Norwich's unique voice captured, the translator's deft touch ensures it's engaging and understandable. In fact over and over again Julian (and by extension, Professor Windeatt) prove that the simplest statements hold the deepest truths. * The Bookbag, Rev Michael Johnson *Julian of Norwich is one of the most famous spiritual figures of the Middle Ages... This new translation conveys the beauty of her prose and her beief that we are being capable of spiritual transformation. * The Good Book Guide *Julian of Norwich now has a new audience, and it really doesnt matter if, like me, you have little, if any, religious interest or understanding. The work itself both mystical and philosophical is fascinating enough on its own. * Guardian, Nicholas Lezard *This new edition stands to be read profitably by all, who, as the Long Text commends in closing, aspire to be faithful lovers of our dearest Jesus. * Expository Times *This edition offers readers of Middle English an informative and accessible critical scholarly version which presents apertures into the editing process. Windeatts editorial approach reveals sensitivity to Julians original language and subject matter, making this an important volume that invites further scholarly engagement with her enduring work. * Justin M. Bryon Davies, Archiv für das Studium der neueren Sprachen und Literaturen *

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Book SynopsisWhat is the place of religious belief in modern culture? Recent years have seen cataclysmic chab=nges in society, yet, far from being banished from today''s world, religion is assuming a new significance. Clashing Symbols has become recognised as the most accessible and authoritative introduction to a crucial area in religious studies: the relationship between faith and culture.

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Book SynopsisSimon Hugo is the co-author and author of several best-selling LEGO books including LEGO Ideas Book: New Edition, the LEGO DC Super Heroes Character Encyclopedia and LEGO Star Wars: Choose Your Path. He has written on a variety of other pop-culture subjects including James Bond, Star Trek and Doctor Who.

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Book SynopsisTravel is good for us. It makes us happy!Escape more, celebrate more, "weekend" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime.Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing we've been publishing guides for over 30 years. So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.

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Book SynopsisJassy Drakulic is a mycologist in the RHS Plant Health team, promoting understanding and appreciation for fungal biodiversity in gardens. Her research specialises in the biology and management of honey fungus in UK gardens. In 2017, Jassy launched the nationwide Honey Fungus Hunt asking members of the public to record sightings of honey fungus mushrooms. She also supports RHS Gardening Advice, diagnosing plant diseases and providing advice on managing diseases in gardens.

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Book Synopsis''Burning ice, biting flame; that is how life began''The extraordinary Scandinavian myth cycle is one of the most enduring, exciting, dramatic and compelling of the world''s great stories. The Penguin Book of the Norse Myths compellingly retells these stories for the modern reader, taking us from the creation of the world through the building of Asgard''s Wall to the final end in Ragnarok. You''ll discover how Thor got his hammer and how Odin lost his eye, the terrible price of binding the wolf Fenrir and why Loki the trickster can never be trusted. The Norse myths are as thrilling to read as they are of vast cultural and historical importance. In this gripping book Kevin Crossley-Holland brings alive the passion, cruelty and heroism of these unforgettable stories.Trade ReviewStately or bucolic, heroic or comic, romantic or gross, horrific or gentle, deeply ironic or deeply moving, the myths here retold yield up their mood and substance * The Times Literary Supplement *A collection of dramatic, moving, intricately structured stories ... a scholarly survey and compendium of Norse mythology ... a sustained poem distinguished by the icy precision of its language * The Times Educational Supplement *

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Book Synopsis''This honest, engaging memoir shares such gems . . . the perfect read for anyone who dreams big'' The Times and Sunday Times, Books of the Year The powerful, urgent memoir and manifesto on never giving up from Booker prize-winning trailblazer, Bernardine EvaristoIn 2019, Bernardine Evaristo became the first black woman to win the Booker Prize since its inception fifty years earlier - a revolutionary landmark for Britain. Her journey was a long one, but she made it, and she made history.Manifesto is her intimate and fearless account of how she did it. From a childhood steeped in racism from neighbours, priests and even some white members of her own family, to discovering the arts through her local youth theatre; from stuffing her belongings into bin bags, always on the move between temporary homes, to exploring many romantic partners both toxic and loving, male and female, and eventually finding her soulmate; from setting up Britain''s first theatre company for Black women in the eighties to growing into the trailblazing writer, theatre-maker, teacher, mentor and activist we see today - Bernardine charts her rebellion against the mainstream and her life-long commitment to community and creativity. And, through the prism of her extraordinary experiences, she offers vital insights into the nature of race, class, feminism, sexuality and ageing in modern Britain.Bernardine Evaristo''s life story is a manifesto for courage, integrity, optimism, resourcefulness and tenacity. It''s a manifesto for anyone who has ever stood on the margins, and anyone who wants to make their mark on history. It''s a manifesto for being unstoppable.''Raw and emotive . . . a powerful account of how Evaristo got to the top of her game - it''s moving, but there''s also much humour and joy'' Independent ''Bernardine Evaristo is one of those writers who should be read by everyone, everywhere'' Elif Shafak ''Bernardine Evaristo is one of Britain''s best writers, an iconic and unique voice, filled with warmth, subtlety and humanity. Exceptional'' Nikesh ShuklaTrade ReviewThis honest, engaging memoir shares such gems . . . the perfect read for anyone who dreams big * The Times & The Sunday Times, Book of the Year *Raw and emotive . . . a powerful account of how Evaristo got to the top of her game - it's moving, but there's also much humour and joy * Independent *Manifesto combines the personal with the practical to powerful effect * The Guardian *Bernardine Evaristo is one of those writers who should be read by everyone, everywhere -- Elif Shafak, author of the bestselling The Island of Missing TreesA bold memoir. Prepare to be inspired * Psychologies *A meditation on personal transformation, cultural inequalities, activism, belonging, love and friendships - and above all, the power of creativity * New Statesman *Bernardine Evaristo is one of Britain's best writers, an iconic and unique voice, filled with warmth, subtlety and humanity. Exceptional -- Nikesh Shukla, author of Brown Baby and The Good ImmigrantHow I wish when I was 18, that someone - if not necessarily my school - had also thrust Manifesto into my hands * Evening Standard *Shimmers with unfailing self-belief and a strong vein of humility * The Spectator *This humorous and eye-opening memoir is fascinating . . . and beautifully told * Sunday Telegraph, Five Books That Will Make You See the World Differently *The autobiographical parts of the book serve as vivid lessons about the power of change, growth and self-confidence * The Daily Telegraph *The most striking feature of this moving and enjoyable book is her fearless openness. When the publishing world looked closed to her she prised it open with her daring fiction * The Sunday Times *Bernardine Evaristo is the most daring, imaginative and innovative of writers -- Inua EllamsManifesto serves as not only a beautifully written, measured companion piece to the fictionalised lives of Girl, Woman, Other, but as a testament to Evaristo's own trailblazing commitment to creativity, education and activism * Buzzfeed *

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Book SynopsisThis is a book for women who want to make a difference. Full of life principles, it will create a conversation around how we should live as women of influence.Trade ReviewA book written from the heart, by someone whose deep desire is to empower and equip others. * Sam Jackson, Classic FM *It’s what they don’t teach us in school: how to live and not just survive. With inspirational, crafted words that steer well clear of slogans, Cathy offers welcome help for us all in this practical, pithy page turner. And she does it all with the warm voice of a friend. Highly recommended. * Jeff Lucas, author, speaker, broadcaster *I cannot recommend it highly enough! * Nicola Neal, CEO, Every Life International *Cathy has such a wonderful ability to package wisdom in a nutshell. I wanted to pull out many of her sentences and write them on a poster to stick on my wall. * Debra Searle MVO, MBE *Pearls of great wisdom, forged from the grit of everyday life, presented with Cathy's signature passion and humour. Irrepressible is irresistible. * Dr Krish Kandiah, social entrepreneur, broadcaster and author *Her tales are easy to identify with and her genius for story telling makes reading this book effortless, and at the same time inspiring - a rare combination. * Bev Murrill, founder, The Kyria Network *Wisdom, encouragement and hope. * Paul Harcourt, National Leader, New Wine England *Cathy Madavan is the real deal! * Patrick Regan OBE, CEO Kintsugi Hope *What a fabulous book ... wisdom and joy and advice for life ... Take it, read it, live it, you’ll love it! * Paul Kerensa, comedian, author and writer *A joyous combination of timeless wisdom and practical experience. * Simon Barrington, Founder and Director, Forge Leadership Consultancy *This book gives us what we need most in difficult times - courage to continue and hope for the future. * Arianna Walker, Chief Executive, Mercy UK *The principles Cathy so beautifully shares in these pages are sure to unlock your best self. Don’t live in regret - live an undaunted, irrepressible, courageous life and know this book will help you! * Danielle Strickland, justice advocate, speaker, author *

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