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Book SynopsisA laugh-out-loud 'best of' selection of TommyInnit's most weird and wonderful quotes - plus much more - carefully selected to BLOW YOUR MIND by him and best friend Wilbur Soot.'Nah, I think I'd be a pretty bad shark''What if God was just legs?' 'We're really just chilling, fellas'Born sometime in the early 2000s, TommyInnit's first job was a YouTuber. No, really, we're not joking, the very first job he had was a YouTuber. For the last three years, he's been mouthing off on the internet to anyone who will listen. So far, that's over 40 million followers. Will there ever be an end to TommyInnit's rampant flurry of success? Probably.And Wilbur Soot has been right by his side. Wilbur first started his career as a young man staring at the wall until he also became a YouTuber. He also discovered a little activity some may call 'singing'.In The Quote Book, TommyInnit covers a wealth of topics from cars-that-grow-teeth to slime people, and from things that be crazy to octopi. Curated and edited by Wilbur Soot, TommyInnit is about to change your life one word at a time. Unless, dear reader, you read two words at a time, like he does.Featuring: A day in the life Inside TommyInnit's brain What TommyInnit would do if he was God Life advice from Wilbur Love poetry and history lessons, TommyInnit style Wilbur's attempts to reason with TommyInnit

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Book SynopsisChess is a popular and fascinating game, it’s good for the mind, and satisfying to play with others, in clubs, or alone, in travel, against a computer, or an app. This new book will take you quickly through the movement of the pieces to good opening strategies, middle game techniques, and how to either finish off or defend against your opponent.

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Book SynopsisA SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER In the past few decades, legislatures throughout the world have suffered from gridlock. In democracies, laws and policies are just as soon unpicked as made. It seems that Congress and Parliaments cannot forge progress or consensus. Moreover, courts often overturn decisions made by elected representatives. In the absence of effective politicians, many turn to the courts to solve political and moral questions. Rulings from the Supreme Courts in the United States and United Kingdom, or the European court in Strasbourg may seem to end the debate but the division and debate does not subside. In fact, the absence of democratic accountability leads to radicalisation. Judicial overreach cannot make up for the shortcomings of politicians. This is especially acute in the field of human rights. For instance, who should decide on abortion or prisoners' rights to vote, elected politicians or appointed judges? Expanding on arguments first laid out in the 2019 Reith Lectures, Jonathan Sumption argues that the time has come to return some problems to the politicians.Trade Reviewbrisk, entertaining, brilliant ... one of the great lawyers of our time -- Bryan Appleyard * the Sunday Times *magisterial -- Edward Fennell * the Times *

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Book SynopsisThis second litter of cultured cats delves further into the work of Susan Herbert, with another possé of our feline friends in much-loved works of art.

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Book SynopsisTake a moment to unwind with this activity book, packed with calming puzzles, breathing exercises and colouring pages The wonderful thing about mindfulness is there are so many ways to practise it, and it’s no surprise that colouring and puzzle-solving have become favourite relaxation techniques for many. Filled with suitably soothing activities designed to focus your attention and free your mind of worry, this book contains 177 therapeutic puzzles, as well as breathing exercises, colouring pages and positive mantras to help you find your zen. Discover crosswords, mazes, word searches, dot-to-dots and much more, each providing the perfect break from your day-to-day hassles. And it’s not just stress relief – solving puzzles is also believed to improve your memory, increase productivity and boost your mood. If you’ve had a long day, The Mindfulness Activity Book may be just what you need to wind down, allowing you to become fully absorbed in the present moment.

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Book SynopsisThis book is about the inner sources of spontaneous creation. It is about where art in the widest sense comes from. It is about why we create and what we learn while doing so. It is about the flow of unhindered creative energy: the joy of making art in all its varied forms.Free Play is directed towards people in any field who want to contact, honour and strengthen their own creative powers. It reveals how inspiration arises within us, how that inspiration may be blocked, derailed or obscured by certain unavoidable facts of life. How it can finally be liberated - how we can be liberated - to speak or sing, write or paint, dance or play, with our own authentic voice.Wise, generous and timeless, it has been a touchstone for creativity since 1990 and it is a book that you will find yourself reaching for again and again in times of need. This 2024 edition includes a new afterword by the author and a foreword by Women's Prize for Fiction-winner Ruth Ozeki.Trade ReviewAlmost 35 years [after first publication], Free Play feels wise, relevant and very Zen. In a new foreword, Ruth Ozeki marvels at the freeing notion that every conversation is a form of improvisation. But it's Nachmanovitch's updated afterword that really hits home; in an increasingly unstable world, just to say an honest, authentic word can be utterly transformative * * Observer * *A classic. Nachmanovitch examines the prerequisites of creation, offers concrete strategies for active surrender [and] considers the ultimate impetus of why we are called to create at all . . . altogether vitalising. The remedy for creative block and existential stuckness -- MARIA POPOVANachmanovitch tells it like it is in the most important book on improvisation I've yet seen -- KEITH JARRETTI absolutely love this book. What a blissful, friendly, fiercely intelligent thing; it expresses truths that I am groping towards in a way that is emboldening and clarifying. I don't think I have ever felt so happy to shout about or recommend a book and I know I will read it again and again -- CATHY RENTZENBRINKThis is the book I've been missing my whole life . . . I am grateful to Stephen Nachmanovitch for sharing his wisdom in these pages. I expect - I hope - to be rereading [Free Play] and practicing with it for the rest of my life -- RUTH OZEKIStephen Nachmanovitch has produced a celebration of human uniqueness -- NORMAN COUSINSWould that Free Play found its way into every school, office, hospital, and factory. It is a most exciting book and a most important one -- YEHUDI MENUHINIf you want to be intellectually informed about how people actually create things, then you should read it at least once -- ROBERT PIRSIGNot only gives the reader an inside view of the states of mind that give rise to improvisation, it is also a celebration of the power of the human spirit, which when exercised with love, immense patience and discipline is an antidote to hate -- YO-YO MA on THE ART OF IS

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Book SynopsisA wonderfully illustrated exploration of one of Hokusai's key motifs: Mount Fuji. Hokusai's Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji and the three volumes of his subsequent One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji show his fascination with a single motif: Mount Fuji. Hokusai's near-obsession with Fuji was part of his hankering after artistic immortality in Buddhist and Daoist tradition, Fuji was thought to hold the secret to eternal life, as one popular interpretation of its name suggests: 'Fu-shi' ('not death'). Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji was produced from c. 1830 to 1832 when Hokusai was in his seventies and at the height of his career. Among the prints are three of the artist's most famous: The Great Wave off Kanagawa, Fine Wind, Clear Morning and Thunderstorm Beneath the Summit. By the time he created his second great tribute to Mount Fuji, three volumes comprising One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji, he was using the artist names Gakyo rojin ('Old Man Crazy to Paint'), and Manji ('Ten Thousand

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Book SynopsisFrom the F-22 Raptor to nuclear submarines, Military Aircraft, Tanks & Warships Visual Encyclopedia is a fascinating guide to aircraft, tanks and ships from the beginning of the Cold War to the present day with each entry or variant illustrated with a full-colour artwork with an informative caption and technical specifications.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated monograph on Wifredo Lam, providing a comprehensive retrospective of the Cuban artist's life and work. With the 125th anniversary of his birth approaching, recent research and cataloguing have deepened our understanding of Wifredo Lam (19021982) and his multifaceted contributions to 20th-century art and politics. Following a long journey that began in Spain, where Lam studied the great European painters, Bosch, Durer, Velazquez and Goya, this book traces defining moments in his artistic evolution. Encounters with Picasso and Breton in Paris shaped his distinctive style, which existed at the heart of modernity, distinguished also by the influences of surrealism, Matisse and African art. Born in 1902 to a Chinese father and an African mother, Lam's work draws from both European and Afro-Caribbean visual culture in a unique synthesis of his multicultural heritage and formulative studies. Forced to flee Paris in 1940 by the Nazi occupation, Lam took refuge in Marseilles before returning to Cuba, where his visual language evolved into a powerful tool for confronting the social and political injustices of the newly globalized world. Through thoughtful interpretation of Lam's oeuvre, author Jacques Leenhardt sheds light on the originality of his language, both symbolic and pictorial, and the evolution of visual art in the 20th century.

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Book SynopsisAn easy-to-carry Bible that easily fits in a purse or backpack with cross references allowing this Bible to be an ideal choice to take with you wherever you go.Reading the Bible on the go? This compact-sized edition was designed with you in mind. Even though this Bible is small, you don’t have to compromise size for readability. Plus, thousands of cross references are conveniently located at the end of verses to help you make connections throughout Scripture.Trusted by millions of believers around the world, the NKJV remains the bestselling modern “word-for-word” translation. It balances the literary beauty and familiarity of the King James tradition with an extraordinary commitment to preserving the grammar and structure of the underlying biblical languages. And while the translators relied on the traditional Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic text used by the translators of the 1611 KJV, the comprehensive translator notes offer important insights about the latest developments in biblical manuscript studies. The result is a Bible translation that is both beautiful and uncompromising—perfect for serious study, devotional use, and reading aloud.Features include: Line-matched for improved clarity when reading Verse-style Scripture format starts each verse on its own line so it’s easy to navigate the text Verse-by-verse cross-references give you to find related passages quickly and easily Words of Christ in red help you quickly identify Jesus’ teachings and statements Portable personal-size format allows this Bible to be a perfect travel companion wherever you go Durable and flexible Smyth-sewn binding allows the Bible to lay flat wherever you are reading Concordance for looking up a word’s occurrences throughout the Bible Full color maps show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better context Ribbon markers make it easy navigate and keep track of where you were reading Easy-to-read 7.5-point NKJV Comfort Print

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Book SynopsisA luminous and original account of the Bathysphere expeditions: the first ever deep-sea voyage to the otherworldly terrain more than 3,000ft below sea level

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Book SynopsisAn updated and substantially revised edition of this comprehensive introduction to outsider art, distinguished by its wider international scope and inclusion of global developments since 2000. Outsider Art is the work produced outside the mainstream of modern art by self-taught, untrained visionaries, spiritualists, recluses, folk artists, psychiatric patients, prisoners and others beyond the imposed margins of society and the art market. Coined by Roger Cardinal in 1972, the term in English derived from Jean Dubuffetâs âArt Brutâ â literally âraw artâ, âuncookedâ by culture, unaffected by fashion, unmoved by artistic standards. In this comprehensive and indispensable guide, Colin Rhodes surveys the history and reception of Outsider Art â first championed by Dubuffet and the Surrealists, now appreciated by a wider public â while providing fresh insights into the achievements of both major figures and newly discovered artists as well as the emergence of specialized studios, asTrade Review'The best-informed and most lucid account of Outsider Art' - Roger Cardinal'Seeks to illustrate, describe, and give coherence to the concept of Outsider Art … Nicely illustrated and well written' - ChoiceTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Art Brut and its Affinities 2. Psychopathological Art 3. Alternative Worlds 4. Self-Taught Visionaries 5. Other Positions 6. The Contemporary Turn

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Book SynopsisPicture-perfect Porto is famed for its pastel-coloured houses, beautiful Baroque churches and intricate azulejos, but Portugal's second city offers so much more than this think Michelin-starred restaurants, cutting-edge museums and a lively performing arts scene. Make the most of your trip to this charming city with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Porto has to offer and ensuring that you don't miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 Porto you will find:- Up-to-date information with insider tips and advice for staying safe. - Top 10 lists of Porto's must-sees, including Palácio da Bolsa, Igreja de de São Francisco, Cais de Ribeira and Casa da Música- Porto's most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping- Themed lists, including the best azulejos, parks an

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Book SynopsisPresents the picture of the world's most famous fighting machine. This title explores every aspect of the Roman army, from the daily lives of individual soldiers to the outcome of major campaigns. It discusses key Roman battles, and includes hundreds of illustrations and biographies of the great commanders.Trade Review'An outstanding general study of the Roman military system … the best one-volume treatment of the subject now in existence' - The Historian'I found myself marvelling at the synthesis of detail and perspective … this really is a complete account of the Roman army … an invaluable reference book' - History TodayTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Changing Face of the Roman Army • 1. The Republican Army • 2. The Professional Army • 3. The Life of a Roman Soldier • 4. The Army at War • 5. The Army of Late Antiquity

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Book SynopsisBrett Hawke is a podcaster, swimming coach, and former competitive swimmer who represented Australia at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and 2004 Athens Olympics. In college, he swam under legendary coach David Marsh and returned to his alma mater to become head coach of the Auburn Tigers swimming and diving team. His podcast, Inside with Brett Hawke, takes an intimate look inside the minds of swimming's highest achievers.

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Book SynopsisA simple and effective 8-week programme to quit sugar for good, improve your health and achieve sustainable weight loss.

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Book SynopsisFeatures revealing interviews with Francis Bacon that was conducted over a period of 25 years by a distinguished art critic. In this book, Bacon considers the problems of realism, sheds new light on aspects of his life, talks about his aims as a painter and ways in which he works.Trade Review'A classic' - Guardian'Compelling ... a profound, lucid text, precisely illustrated' - Sunday Times'When it comes to illuminating the work of the artist, this short, nourishing book is hard to beat' - Observer'May well have as great an influence on painting during the last quarter of the [20th] century as the critical writings of Ezra Pound and T.S. Eliot had on poetry during the 1920s and 1930s' - Stephen Spender'Endlessly fascinating' - The Spectator'The most celebrated documentation of the painter' - Sunday Telegraph'An intriguing book capable of shedding light on the life of one of the most influential figures of the 20th century ' - DazedTable of ContentsPreface • 9 interviews • Editorial note

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Book Synopsis In this richly illustrated landmark book, author and journalist Will Ellsworth-Jones documents the sold, stolen and destroyed works of Banksy, perhaps one of the most renowned and controversial artists of our time. This is a book about what you can't see: the works that have disappeared entirely, whether destroyed by authorities or whisked into people's private art collections to languish on walls or in collector's vaults. These remarkable works are as elusive as their creator, but are returned here for public consumption and enjoyment. A victim of his own success, Banksy is famous the world over and yet more famously disdainful of the spotlight, preferring to remain anonymous. Considered by many to be one of the greatest living artists in the world and to others a rogue vandal with a political agenda, Banksy has scandalised and enlightened the art world since his acts of guerrilla art began to appear on the streets of Barton Hill in Bristol over 25 years ago. His artworks can now be found on streets across the globe, adorning the walls of some of the world''s most distinguished galleries and even being sold for millions at private auctions. Works unveiled in Banksy''s Lost Works include: The pieces painted on partially destroyed buildings around Kyiv, Ukraine, one of which has already been cut off the wall by a group of locals. Valentine's Day Mascara in Margate that has now been restored and housed in Dreamland after several interventions by Thanet District Council. Banksy's disappearing rats, an early symbol of the artist routinely painted over by councils when the name Banksy was more synonymous with vandal' than artist'. This book, showcasing the often mysterious and occasionally mundane disappearances of works by one of the art world''s more elusive figures, is a truly indispensable addition to the library of any Banksy fan. Sold, stolen or destroyed, discover Banksy's works that have disappeared from the wall.

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Book SynopsisEvents do not come naked into the world. They come clothed in attitudes, assumptions, values, memories of the past, anticipations of the future, hopes and fears and many other emotions. To understand events, it is necessary to describe the perceptions that accompany them, for the two are inseparable.'When a Parisian crowd stormed the Bastille in July 1789, it triggered an event of global consequence: the overthrow of the monarchy and the birth of a new society. Most historians account for the French Revolution by viewing it as the outcome of underlying conditions such as a faltering economy, class conflict or Enlightenment ideology. Without denying any of these, Robert Darnton offers a different explanation: what Parisians themselves, those at the centre of the Revolution, thought was happening at the time and how it guided their actions. To understand the rise of what he calls the revolutionary temper', Darnton draws on a lifetime's study of pamphlets, books, underground newsletter

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Book SynopsisA landmark study of ancient Greek and Roman cults, from the nocturnal mysteries at Eleusis to the cults of Dionysus and Mithras. Mystery cults are one of the most intriguing areas of Greek and Roman religion. In the nocturnal mysteries at Eleusis, participants dramatically re-enacted the story of Demeter's loss and recovery of her daughter Persephone; in Bacchic cult, bands of women ran wild in the Greek countryside to honour Dionysus; in the mysteries of Mithras, men came to understand the nature of the universe and their place within it through frightening initiation ceremonies and astrological teachings. These cults were an important part of life in the ancient Mediterranean world, but their actual practices were shrouded in secrecy, and much of what they were about has remained unclear until now. This is the first book to describe and explain all the major mystery cults of the ancient world, cult by cult, reconstructing the rituals and exploring their origins. It makes plenTrade Review'A wonderful revelation. Piece by archaeological and textual piece, Bowden jigsaw-puzzles together the heady, high-octane, highly-charged world of mystery ritual in Greece and Rome' - Bettany Hughes'Bowden debunks an impressive number of myths about ancient mystery religions' - Mary Beard, Times Literary Supplement'Will be of immense value not just to those studying Greek and Roman civilizations but to students of early Christianity ... a most valuable survey' - Contemporary Review'As clear and well-informed an account as one could imagine. In a highly accessible way Hugh Bowden puts together the literary and material evidence. Well-paced and an attractive read' - Robin Osborne, Professor of Ancient History, University of CambridgeTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Eleusinian Mysteries 2. The Mysteries of the Kabeiroi and the Great Gods of Samothrace 3. Other Mystery Sanctuaries in the Greek World 4. The Mother of the Gods 5. Dionysus 6. Private Initiation 7. Words Written on Gold 8. Isis 9. Mithras 10. The End of the Mysteries 11. Encountering the Sacred Map of Mediterranean and Near East

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Book Synopsis''Singh is a brilliant young scholar and a gifted writer, and this remarkable book will change how you think about religion, spirituality, consciousness, and human nature'' Paul BloomWhat are the origins of shamanism and what is its future? Do shamans believe in their powers? What exactly is trance? And what can we learn from indigenous healing practices?In this enlightening book, anthropologist Manvir Singh offers a new explanation for one of the most misunderstood religious traditions. Travelling from Indonesia to the Amazon, living with shamans and observing music, drug use and indigenous curing ceremonies, he journeys into the origins of shamanism. Fundamentally, shamans are specialists who use altered states to engage with unseen realities and provide services like healing and divination. As Singh shows, shamanism's ubiquity stems from its psychological resonance. Its core appeal is transformation: a specialist uses initiations, deprivation and non-ordinary states to seemingly become a different kind of human, one possessed with the superpowers necessary to tame life's uncertainty.Following a fascinating cast of characters, Singh tells a larger story about the ancient and modern expressions of this timeless tradition. He argues that biomedicine can learn from shamanic practices, yet that psychedelic enthusiasts completely misrepresent history. He also shows that shamanic traditions will forever re-emerge and that by journeying into humanity's oldest spiritual practice, we come to better understand ourselves, our history and our future.

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Book SynopsisArtist's Watercolour Techniques brings together a selection of award-winning artists and tutors represented by multiple galleries throughout the UK, including Grahame Booth, Alisa Adamsone, Veronica Ballart Lilja, Glynis Barnes-Mellish, Julia Cassels, Rod Craig, Denise Findlay, Eleanor Hardiman, Michele Illing, Gilly Marklew, Rachel McNaughton, Maria Montiel, Paul O'Kane, Ian Ramsay, Chris Robinson, Ingrid Sanchez, Julia Trickey, James Willis, and Yong Hong Zhong.

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Book SynopsisA richly informative and visually packed sourcebook demonstrating and explaining the function and worldwide appeal of Islamic architecture. Islamic architecture dates back 1,400 years and continues to reinvent itself up to the present day. The enormous richness of building types, regional styles, and architectural details is revealed here by a well-travelled expert guide, exploring the familiar and unfamiliar, striking a balance between famous masterpieces and unknown gems. All eras and global regions are represented, with a selective eye for some of the creative exuberance, boldness and sensitivity of Islamic architecture that has not always been widely appreciated outside of the region. Close-ups of architectural details not only describe style and function but also show the hand of the craftsman, making this reference work both useful and beautiful. Here is a wealth of information about the historical and cultural context of buildings around the world, a chance to encounter Trade Review'A sugar rush of exquisite images accompanied by delicious anecdotes' - The National'The author’s broad-brush approach makes for informative and fascinating reading and imagery' - Times LUXX'Beautiful … you could get lost in the book going from picture to picture and picking up interesting bits of information' - The Muslim News'Broug’s approach to the subject is novel, and ambitious in its chronological sweep and geographical reach. It truly is a world history. Broug’s interest seems not to be in geometry per se, but in the interaction between the controlled lines of architecture and the messy realities of daily life' - World of Interiors'Full of jaw-dropping pictures from over 60 countries … highlights little-known Islamic monuments outside the Arab world' - Arab News'Broug's richly illustrated history spans 1,400 years and the entire globe … Full of treasures and surprises' - NPRTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Eastern Mediterranean and Gulf Region 2. Iraq, Iran and South Asia 3. Turkey and Central Asia 4. Africa 5. Asia Pacific 6. Europe and the Americas

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Book SynopsisIn The Self-Esteem Class, a renowned Korean psychiatrist reveals transformative lessons on self-worth and its powerful impact on all aspects of our lives, including love, happiness, and success. Most of us don't realise that every single decision we make comes from our sense of self-worth, affecting the trajectory of our lives. By understanding how your sense of self is created and what you can do to build your self-esteem, you will allow yourself to tap into sources of true confidence and happiness that don't go away because they start with you.

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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 SynopsisTaking a career break is a conflicted and risky decision for high-achieving professional women. Yet many do so, usually planning, even as they quit, to return to work eventually. But can they? And if so, how? In Opting Back In, Pamela Stone and Meg Lovejoy revisit women first interviewed a decade earlier in Stone's book Opting Out? Why Women Really Quit Careers and Head Home to answer these questions. In frank and intimate accounts, women lay bare the dilemmas they face upon reentry. Most succeed but not by returning to their former high-paying, still family-inhospitable jobs. Instead, women strike out in new directions, finding personally gratifying but lower-paid jobs in the gig economy or predominantly female nonprofit sector. Opting Back In uncovers a paradox of privilege by which the very women best positioned to achieve leadership and close gender gaps use strategies to resume their careers that inadvertently reinforce gender inequality. The authors advocate gender equitable poliTrade Review"Provides vital insights into the processes and consequences of career interruption for professional women who take time out for motherhood." * Gender and Society *"This book is richly descriptive and analytically subtle as it illuminates the social class dynamics among the privileged women interviewed." * American Journal of Sociology *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Great Expectations 2. The Siren Call of Privileged Domesticity 3. Putting Family First: The Slow Return 4. Career Relaunch: Heeding the Call 5. Questing and Reinvention 6. The Big Picture 7. The Paradox of Privilege and Beyond Appendix. Study Methodology Notes References Index

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Book Synopsis''A brilliant, very funny, very revealing autobiography-through-music. Maybe the best book ever written about being a rockstar'' CAITLIN MORAN_______________________________________________________________Bono - artist, activist and the lead singer of Irish rock band U2 - has written his autobiography: honest and irreverent, intimate and profound, Surrender is the story of the remarkable life he''s lived, the challenges he''s faced and the friends and family who have shaped and sustained him - now out in paperback.''When I started to write this book I was hoping to draw in detail what I''d previously only sketched in songs. The people, places, and possibilities in my life. Surrender is a word freighted with meaning for me. Growing up in Ireland in the seventies with my fists up (musically speaking), it was not a natural concept. A word I only circled until I gathered my thoughts for the book. I am still grappling with this most humbling of commands. In the band, in my marriage, in my faith, in my life as an activist. Surrender is the story of one pilgrim''s lack of progress ... With a fair amount of fun along the way.'' - BonoAs one of the music world''s most iconic artists and the cofounder of organizations ONE and (RED), Bono''s career has been written about extensively. But in Surrender, it''s Bono who picks up the pen, writing for the first time about his remarkable life and those he has shared it with. In his unique voice, Bono takes us from his early days growing up in Dublin, including the sudden loss of his mother when he was 14, to U2''s unlikely journey to become one of the world''s most influential rock bands, to his more than 20 years of activism dedicated to the fight against AIDS and extreme poverty. Writing with candour, self-reflection, and humour, Bono opens the aperture on his life - and the family, friends and faith that have sustained, challenged and shaped him.Surrender''s subtitle, 40 Songs, One Story, is a nod to the book''s 40 chapters, which are each named after a U2 song. Bono has also created 40 original drawings for Surrender which will appear throughout the book.

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Book SynopsisNolan is a robot, created by a lonely electronics expert, John, to run his home, cook and do the ironing. But Nolan is not content; he wants to be human. When he realizes that this is not possible, he turns against John, who finds there is no escape from his malevolence. Paperback-only version. Also available with Audio CD with complete text recordings from the book.Table of Contents1. My name is Nolan; 2. I can do anything; 3. Not just a robot; 4. I'm not funny; 5. Goodbye, Sam; 6. Let me out!

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Book SynopsisJonny Murphy AKA The Hungry Hooker is a former professional rugby player who developed a love for baking and cooking as a child from his Nanny Mamie.

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Book Synopsis'Superbly written with excellent insights... One of the best non-fiction books I've read!' Dr Rupy Aujla, author of The Doctor's Kitchen'Fascinating... A thoroughly thought-provoking read' Dame Sarah Gilbert, author of VaxxersYou've heard that a healthy body means a healthy mind - but why? What exactly is going on in our immune system?Delving into the discovery of new anatomy in the brain, Dr Monty Lyman reveals the extraordinary implications for our physical and mental health. Could inflammation cause depression, and arthritis drugs cure it?Can gut microbes shape your behaviour through the vagus nerve?Can something as simple as brushing your teeth properly reduce your risk of dementia?Until a decade ago, we misunderstood a fundamental aspect of human health. Although the brain and the body have always been viewed as separate entities treated in separate hospitals science now shows that they are intimately linked. Startlingly, we now know that our immune system is in constant communication with our brain and can directly alter our mental health. This has opened up a new frontier in medicine. In The Immune Mind, Dr Monty Lyman explores the fascinating connection between the mind, immune system and microbiome, offering practical advice on how to stay healthy. A specialist in the cutting-edge field of immunopsychiatry, Lyman argues that we need to change the way we treat disease and the way we see ourselves. For the first time, we have a new approach to medicine that treats the whole human being.

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Book SynopsisBrad Stone is senior executive editor of global technology at Bloomberg News and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon, which won the Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award in 2013. He has covered Silicon Valley for more than fifteen years and lives in San Francisco.Trade ReviewA masterclass in deeply researched investigative financial journalism ... riveting -- Tim Waterstone * The Times *Stone has done a remarkable job in a way that Bezos would appreciate – by working very hard. -- John Gapper * Financial Times *Engrossing... Stone's long tenure covering both Bezos and Amazon... gives his retelling a sureness that keeps the story moving swiftly * New York Times *The definitive biography of the company that changed the way we shop and read... A masterclass in investigative journalism * Mail on Sunday *Scrupulously researched... If only all business books were as readable as this one -- Ian King * The Times Books of the Year *I highly recommend this book. Amazon is one of the most important companies in the 21st-century economy, and anyone whose business has been or will be touched by Amazon should be sure to read it. -- Tim O'ReillyJeff Bezos is one of the most visionary, focused, and tenacious innovators of our era, and like Steve Jobs he transforms and invents industries. Brad Stone captures his passion and brilliance in this well-reported and compelling narrative. -- Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs: the Exclusive BiographyThe meticulously reported book has plenty of gems for anyone who cares about Amazon, Jeff Bezos, entrepreneurship, leadership just the lunacy it took to build a company in less than two decades that now employs almost 90,000 people and sold $61 billion worth of, well, almost everything last year. * Washington Post *The Everything Store is a revelatory read for everyone - those selling and those sold to - who wants to understand the dynamics of the new digital economy. If you've ever one-clicked a purchase, you must read this book. -- Steven Levy, author of Hackers and In the PlexStone's tale of the birth, near-death, and impressive revival of an iconic American company is well worth your time. -- Matthew Yglesias * Slate *

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Book SynopsisColm Tóibín was born in Ireland in 1955. He is the author of several novels, including The Master, Brooklyn, and The Magician, and two collections of stories. He has been three times shortlisted for the Booker Prize. In 2021, he was awarded the David Cohen Prize for Literature. Tóibín was appointed the Laureate for Irish Fiction 2022-2024.

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Book SynopsisThere is a divine restlessness in the human heart today, an eternal echo of longing that lives deep within us and never lets us settle for what we have or where we are. Now, in this exquisitely crafted, inspirational book, John O''Donohue explores that most basic of human desires - the desire to belong. It is a desire that constantly draws us towards new possibilities of self-discovery, friendship and creativity. In Eternal Echoes John O''Donohue embarks upon a journey of discovery into the heart of our post-modern world - a hungry, homeless world that suffers from a deep sense of isolation and fragmentation. With the thousand-year-old shelter of divine belonging now shattered, we seem to have lost our way in this magical, wondrous universe. Here, as we explore perennial themes and gain insight from a range of ancient beliefs, we draw inspiration from Ireland''s rich spiritual heritage of Celtic thought and imagination. It is a heritage of profound, mystical wisdom that will open pathways to peace and contentment, and lead us to live with creativity, honour and compassion the one life that has been given to us.Destined to become a timeless classic of vision and hope, this is an imaginative tour de force by one of today''s most inspirational writers.Trade ReviewAs diaphanous and beautiful as the spiritual reality he is portraying, Eternal Echoes speaks to the soul -- Larry Dossey, author of Recovering Your Soul

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Book SynopsisThis mini pocket Ireland travel guidebook is perfect for travellers looking for essential information about Ireland. It provides details on key places and main attractions, along with a selection of itineraries, recommendations for restaurants and top tips on how to make the most of your trip. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility. In this Ireland guidebook, you will find:- Curated recommendations of places - expert picks of main attractions, child-friendly activities and relaxing spots, plus where to take the best photos- What's new, when to go and sustainable travel - all-new features direct you to what you need to know- Things not to miss in Ireland - Galway, Glendalough, Dingle Peninsula, Crown Liquor Saloon, Belfast, Cork City, Donegal, Temple Bar, Newgrange, The Book of Kells, Grafton Street- Three unique trip plans - itinerary suggestions for those on a short break, including one for a Perfect tour- Food and drink - recommendations for local specialities and the best dining experiences- What to do in Ireland - recommendations for entertainment, shopping, sports, children's activities, events and nightlife- Practical information - how to get there and around, money, health and medical care, and tourist information- Overview maps - handy maps on the inside cover flaps show Ireland and around- Striking pictures - inspirational colour photography throughout- Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook- Coverage includes: Dublin, Dublin Daytrips, the Southeast, the Southwest, the West, the Northwest, Northern Ireland

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Book SynopsisFun and flavoursome one-pot baking recipes that make baking as easy, enjoyable and delicious as it should be.

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Book SynopsisThis is a collection of Robert Fulghum's favourite observations, written over the years, that reveal simple truths about small lives with big meanings.

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