Non Fiction

Entertaining, illuminating, and inspiring! More than a book, it's a public service announcement that we'd all do well to?well, STFU and listen to!?Sarah Knight, New York Times bestselling author of Calm the F*ck Down New York Times bestselling author Dan Lyons is here to tell you - and don''t take this the wrong way - that you really need to shut the f*ck up!Our noisy world has trained us to think that those who get in the last word win, when in fact it's those who know how to stay silent who really hold the power. STFU is a book that unlocks this power and will change your life, freeing you to focus on what matters. Lyons combines leading behavioral science with actionable advice on how to communicate with intent, think critically, and open your mind and ears to the world around you.Talk less, get more. That's what STFU is all about. Prescriptive, informative, and addictively readable, STFU gives you th

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“An incredibly moving and gripping novel . . . so sure-footed, clear, vibrating, like chiffon or a cigarette.” — Olga RavnAn incandescent debut about young adults learning how to care for themselves — from within the limits of the psychiatric systemPerfect for fans of Tove Ditlevsen and devotees of Sylvia PlathIn honest, crackling investigations of the psychiatric system and the young people trying to find their way, Gråbøl’s soaring debut offers a critique of institutionalization and an urgent recalibrating of the language and conceptions of care.“I’m not inarticulate, but I leave language to the room around me,” says Fine Gråbøl’s nameless narrator as she dreams of furniture flickering to life in the room she occupies at a temporary psychiatric care unit for young adults. A chair that greets you, or shiny tiles of floor that follow a peculiar grammar of their own. Ou

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From one of the most prominent voices in the trauma conversation comes a groundbreaking new way to heal on a personal and a collective level.As we emerge from the past few years of collective upheaval, are we ready to face the complexities of our time with joy, authenticity, and connection? Now more than ever, we must learn to heal ourselves, connect with one another, and embody our values. In this revolutionary book, Prentis Hemphill shows us how.What It Takes to Heal asserts that the principles of embodiment—the recognition of our body’s sensations and habits, and the beliefs that inform them—are critical to lasting healing and change. Hemphill, an expert embodiment practitioner, therapist, and activist who has partnered with Brené Brown, Tarana Burke, and Esther Perel, among others, shows us that we don't have to carry our emotional burdens alone. Hemphill demonstrates a future in which healing is done in community, weaving toge

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A New York Times Editors' ChoiceA Next Big Idea Club and Sierra Magazine Must-Read BookA Behavioral Scientist’s Summer Book List PickA Financial Times Best Summer BookA deeply reported, eye-opening book about climate change, our brains, and the weight of nature on us all. The march of climate change is stunning and vicious, with rising seas, extreme weather, and oppressive heat blanketing the globe. But its effects on our very brains constitute a public-health crisis that has gone largely unreported. Based on seven years of research, this book by the award-winning journalist and trained neuroscientist Clayton Page Aldern, synthesizes the emerging neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral economics of global warming and brain health. A masterpiece of literary journalism, this book shows readers how a changing environment is changing us today, from the inside out. Aldern calls it the wei

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A fascinating look at how the Space Barons and Techtitans—heads of companies like Uber, Amazon, Tesla—have hijacked technology, preventing it from being used on behalf of the common good and profiting from the politics of fear and consumerism.The respected Italian economist and journalist offers a bold and provocative argument that the speed of technological transformation is threatening our futureAt the dawn of the digital revolution, the internet was going to be the great equalizer, a global democratic force. Instead, with the money printed electronically to bail out banks, Wall Street ended up funding a new breed of serial capitalists, the Techtitans, who embraced rapid, transformational change while stripping their workers of rights and enriching themselves beyond anybody’s wildest imagination; and the Space Barons, who mine new frontiers for precious resources. Then came the gig-economy, another suppo

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Alex Woolf studied history at the University of Essex and is the author of a number of non-fiction titles, including A Short History of the World and 1001 Hideous History Facts, and co-author of The Great Scientists. He has also written fiction for children and young adults. He lives in London.

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Transparency describes openness, accessibility and public understanding of the family justice system.The principle of open justice has long been limited by the need for privacy to protect the interests of vulnerable parties, and the balance between privacy and publicity is subject to a complex web of legislation and case law, especially in family courts. This book provides a detailed practical guide to the relevant legislation, case law, policy and procedure, and how the balance between privacy and publicity has changed over time. Written in the context of the outcome of the President's Transparency Review (2021), the Second Edition of this title covers recent case law and procedural changes. This includes:- Press attendance and reporting from pilot courts- Legal blogging developments- Privacy of financial applications - Updated judicial guidance on anonymisation and publication, including the transfer of primary publication from BAILII to TNA The Appendix of case stud

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Stunning Quilts That Are Snap to Stitch. Throughout Kim Diehls 20-year career, thousands of quiltershave fallen in love with her beautiful quilts and books.In her latest collection, Kim focuses exclusively on patchwork, forthose who love her style but dont have the time or inclination toadd applique touches. Sixteen easy-to-piece projects rangefrom bed quilts with supersized blocks to charming must-makeminis. Play with simple Snowball and Churn Dash blocks or tryshowy stars and zigzags. Choose from wall quilts, table toppers,bedroom ensembles, and even a mini sampler quilt, all in Kimssought-after style.Simple Patchwork

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