Politics, Philosophy & Society Books

Book SynopsisTrade Review“Divergent Mind explores powerful and positive ways to understand our fundamental differences. Its focus on women is much needed and timely. The book de-pathologizes those of us who most profoundly and intensely think and feel the world around us. I found it to be eye-opening and healing.” — Mary Pipher, New York Times bestselling author of Women Rowing North and Reviving Ophelia "American psychiatry has increasingly taught our society to think that people can be divided into two categories: those who are 'normal' and those who are 'not normal.' In Divergent Mind, Jenara Nerenberg powerfully writes of an urgent need to scrap that way of thinking, and replace it with a societal appreciation for the many gifts that people with divergent minds bring to our world. Hers is a clarion call for change." — Robert Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of Anatomy of an Epidemic and Mad in America “This book is powerful, much-needed for our times, and Jenara Nerenberg offers a unique blend of personal, scientific, and societal analysis. Divergent Mind is really for all women, giving them the chance to understand each others’ invisible differences and gifts.” — Elaine Aron, PhD, bestselling author of The Highly Sensitive Person “What is ‘normal’? Who gets to decide? Jenara Nerenberg’s wide-ranging Divergent Mind asks and answers these and other essential questions, offering a vision for how individuals and society can take better advantage of the many ways in which we are human.” — Louise Aronson, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life “This wonderfully positive and accessible introduction to the neurodiversity paradigm is packed with life-changing insight for anyone whose way of experiencing the world diverges from the ordinary.” — Nick Walker, PhD, autistic neurodiversity scholar and aikido teacher “Empowering…. This important book not only advocates for research and innovation; it demonstrates the power of acceptance, kindness, and the celebration of differences.” — Booklist “An extraordinary, jaw-dropping take on a topic with which many women will identify.” — Library Journal STARRED review

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Book SynopsisThe companion book to the BAFTA and Oscar winning animated short film.A journey, in search of home...This beautifully made hardback celebrates the work of over 100 animators across two years of production - with Charlie's distinctive illustrations brought to life in full colour with hand-drawn traditional animation and accompanying hand-written script."I made a film with some friends about a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse - their journey together and the boy's search for home. I hope this book gives you courage and makes you feel loved." Love Charlie x

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Book SynopsisSuitable for those interested in classic style, this title takes readers through every step of her many signature looks - from her perfectly coiffed hair to her flawless skin and makeup - and turns to experts and friends in the field for authoritative advice.Trade Review"This is the glamour bible! I've spent a lifetime in and at the makeup chair, and I genuinely found Your Beauty Mark to be among the best beauty manuals ever. Dita makes glamour easy for all!" -- Debi Mazar "See Dita-and you've seen the most completely beautiful woman of this century. Inside this book ... are her secrets." -- Julie Newmar "Dita is an original because she is always inventing. By invention I mean this very gracious girl from small town America discovered her true self. She could never be boring or bored, because she is always inventing, always discovering-yes, through beauty, but most important, through intelligence." -- Christian Louboutin "Dita is the definition of true glamour." -- RuPaul "When you stand next to Dita, it is hard not to wonder how such clarity and delicacy of beauty not only exists but is so consistent, so fresh-like a spring rose that is always blooming...We are all lucky to have some inside information on how to follow her regimen." -- Sharon Stone "Dita has been one of the most iconic and committed Viva Glam spokespersons for the M.A.C AIDS fund. She?s raised millions of dollars for those affected by AIDS. Her act riding a giant M.A.C lipstick during Miami's Art Basel remains a legend in performance art!" -- John Demsey, Group President, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. "Dita brought out my love for clothes and makeup-and we looked great together, two misfits from the Midwest who like to play dress up... And she gave me Lily, my beautiful cat, and for that I'll always have some love in my heart for that fashionable bitch." -- Marilyn Manson "Dita is for me a perfect Parisian-although she is from the Midwest. Even when she appeared in my shows, I would prefer that she did her own hair and makeup. I love strong personalities, strong characters, and Dita is like a heroine of a novel or a Hollywood movie." -- Jean Paul Gaultier "Nobody understands the transformative power of glamour and style better than Dita. Whether sitting front row at Dior or relaxing in a giant martini glass, Miss Von Teese is always the chic-est girl in the room." -- Simon Doonan "[Your Beauty Mark] combines stunning imagery with an abundance of information...There's a sincerity to Von Teese's artifice that makes the book both enchanting and relatable...Readers are encouraged to make informed decisions that lead them to their most beautiful selves, inside and out." -- Library Journal "Impeccably groomed burlesque star Dita Von Teese reveals the nitty-gritty secrets of her glamour regime." -- Elle "In Your Beauty Mark, the self-styled star reveals not only a bevy of how-to secrets, but also her contemporary outlook and rare realness on the subject." -- C Magazine

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Book SynopsisA bright portrait of modern Africa that pushes back against harmful stereotypes to tell a more comprehensive story.'Warm, funny, biting and essential reading.' Adam Rutherford'An exhilarating journey through the myths, misconceptions and stereotypes of modern Africa. This book is the history lesson that we all need.' Jeffrey Boakye, GuardianYou already know these stereotypes. So often Africa is depicted simplistically as an arid red landscape of famines and safaris, uniquely plagued by poverty and strife.In this funny and insightful book, Dipo Faloyin offers a much-needed corrective. He examines each country's colonial heritage, and explores a wide range of subjects, from chronicling urban life in Lagos and the lively West African rivalry over who makes the best Jollof rice, to the story of democracy in seven dictatorships and the dangers of stereotypes in popular culture.By turns intimate and political, Africa Is Not A Country brings the story of the continent towards reality, celebrating the energy and fabric of its different cultures and communities in a way that has never been done before.'Hilarious, ferocious, generous and convincing. It made me reconsider almost everything I thought I knew about Africa.' Oliver Bullough'This book should be on the curriculum.' Nikki May, author of WahalaTrade ReviewAn exhilarating journey through the myths, misconceptions and stereotypes of modern Africa. This book is the history lesson that we all need, to understand the damage that has been done by legacies of white supremacy affecting African nations and the whole world. -- Jeffrey Boakye * Guardian *Warm, funny, biting and essential reading. -- Adam Rutherford, author of How To Argue With A RacistPowerful and heartfelt... A long-overdue and compelling corrective... Faloyin has written a book inspired by love and hope for a much-abused and maligned continent, whose future, he insists, is filled with promise. * Guardian *For curious minds... a truly revelatory read... a book that will stay with you long after you've finished - and one that opens a new chapter on the way you'll think about Africa. * Mail on Sunday *Impossible not to relish. * New York Times *This book should be on the curriculum. -- Nikki May, author of WahalaA necessary book that deserves its place in the canon as essential reading. -- Sally Hayden * Irish Times *A masterpiece in historical journalism, bristling with insights and perspective widening truths. Anyone seeking enlightenment needs to read this. -- Jeffrey Boakye, author of I Heard What You SaidHilarious, ferocious, generous and convincing. -- Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland and Butler to the WorldIncisive, thought-provoking and, above all, beautifully written - effortlessly blends memoir, political analysis and historical nonfiction to create something genuinely compelling and new -- Zing Tsjeng, author of Forgotten WomenA triumph of a book...charismatic and hugely enjoyable...You'd be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't read this. -- Nels Abbey, author of Think Like a White ManA brilliant, prescient exploration of a richly complex continent. An antidote for our times. -- Irenosen Okojie, author of NudibranchImpeccably researched...brimming with humor and intellect. A necessary read. -- JK Chukwu, author of The UnfortunatesA vital book that offers us new, complex narratives to view African countries and their relationships to Europe and the Global North. Faloyin's stylish, propulsive prose blends history, memoir and opinion, so that reading him has the impression of being at the knee of a great storyteller. -- Jonathan Nunn, editor of Vittles

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Discover the tarot with Wild Card, a friendly, funny and straightforward guide to the seventy-eight cards, their stories and meanings.‘A beautiful, playful, intriguing book.’ - Nina Stibbe, author of Reasons to Be Cheerful.Every time you draw a card, you open up possibilities. What will appear and what will you see? What lessons could the cards offer up? What aspects of yourself might they reveal?At its heart, the tarot is a storytelling device, a deck of symbols and narratives that can spark conversations, inspire ideas, and reveal new perspectives. And you don't need to be psychic to use it: it is a practice that is open to everyone. In this beautifully illustrated guide, tarot readers Jen Cownie and Fiona Lensvelt introduce each of the cards, drawing on literature, pop culture, and their own experiences, and encourage you to add your voice to this centuries-old tradition.Whether you are learning to read for yourself and others, refreshing your knowledge, or just curious, Wild Card will show you how the tarot can add a little bit of magic to your life.

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Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.The virtuous man contents himself with dreaming that which the wicked man does in actual life.At the turn of the twentieth century, Sigmund Freud published a controversial and groundbreaking theory. Our dreams, he proposed, are as complex and multifaceted as human nature itself, and understanding the unconscious mind is key to revealing our true hopes and desires. Highly engaging and compelling, Freud's research explores dreams and nightmares of every kind, including his own.First published in 1900, The Interpretation of Dreams is considered by many to be Freud's most significant work, helping to establish his reputation as the founder of psychoanalysis and continuing to fascinate readers today.

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Book Synopsis'[The Gulag Archipelago] helped to bring down an empire. Its importance can hardly be exaggerated' Doris Lessing, Sunday TelegraphWITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY NATALIA SOLZHENITSYNA vast canvas of camps, prisons, transit centres and secret police, of informers and spies and interrogators but also of everyday heroism, The Gulag Archipelago is Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's grand masterwork. Based on the testimony of some 200 survivors, and on the recollection of Solzhenitsyn's own eleven years in labour camps and exile, it chronicles the story of those at the heart of the Soviet Union who opposed Stalin, and for whom the key to survival lay not in hope but in despair.A thoroughly researched document and a feat of literary and imaginative power, this edition of The Gulag Archipelago was abridged into one volume at the author's wish and with his full co-operation.'Solzhenitsyn's masterpiece...The Gulag Archipelago helped create the world we live in today' Anne ApplebaumTHE OFFICIALLY APPROVED ABRIDGEMENT OF THE GULAG ARCHIPELAGO VOLUMES I, II & III

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Book SynopsisFeatures three essays that offer insights into Nietzsche's theories of morality and human psychology.

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Book SynopsisMalcolm X''s The Autobiography of Malcolm X was written in collaboration with Alex Haley, author of Roots, and includes an introduction by Paul Gilroy, author of The Black Atlantic, in Penguin Modern Classics.From hustling, drug addiction and armed violence in America''s black ghettos Malcolm X turned, in a dramatic prison conversion, to the puritanical fervour of the Black Muslims. As their spokesman he became identified in the white press as a terrifying teacher of race hatred; but to his direct audience, the oppressed American blacks, he brought hope and self-respect. This autobiography (written with Alex Haley) reveals his quick-witted integrity, usually obscured by batteries of frenzied headlines, and the fierce idealism which led him to reject both liberal hypocrisies and black racialism.Vilified by his critics as an anti-white demagogue, Malcolm X gave a voice to unheard African-Americans, bringing them pride, hope and fearlessness, and remains an inspirational and controversial figure.Malcolm X (1925-65), born Malcolm Little in Omaha, and also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, lost both his parents at a young age. Leaving school early, he soon became part of Harlem''s underworld, and in 1946 he was sentenced to ten years'' imprisonment. It was in prison that Malcolm X converted to Islam. Paroled in 1952, he became an outspoken defender of Muslim doctrines, formed the Organization of Afro-American Unity in 1963, and had received considerable publicity by the time of his assassination in 1965.If you enjoyed The Autobiography of Malcolm X, you might like Nelson Mandela''s No Easy Walk to Freedom, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.''This extraordinary autobiography is a brilliant, painful, important book''The New York TimesTable of ContentsNightmare; mascot; "homeboy"; Laura; harlemite; Detroit red; hustler; trapped; caught; satan; saved; saviour; minister Malcolm X; Black Muslims; Icarus; out; Mecca; El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz; 1965.

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Book Synopsis“Immensely rich and exciting . . . Christopher Hill has that supreme gift of being able to show us the seventeenth-century world from the inside.”—Arthur Marwick in New Society Within the English revolution of the mid-seventeenth century which resulted in the triumph of the protestant ethic—the ideology of the propertied class—there threatened another, quite different, revolution. Its success “might have established communal property, a far wider democracy in political and legal institutions, might have disestablished the state church and rejected the protestant ethic.” In The World Turned Upside Down Christopher Hill studies the beliefs of such radical groups as the Diggers, the Ranters, the Levellers, and others, and the social and emotional impulses that gave rise to them. The relations between rich and poor classes, the part played by wandering “master-less” men, the outbursts of sexual freedom

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Book SynopsisTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ''Insightful, thought-provoking and profound. I can''t recommend highly enough'' Sunny Singh''A revolutionary work of beauty, brilliance, compassion and ultimately, hope'' Robin DiAngeloThe consequences of racism can be found in our bodies - in skin and sinew, in bone and blood. In this ground-breaking, inspiring work, therapist Resmaa Menakem examines the damage, the physical consequences of discrimination, from the perspective of body-centred psychology. He argues that until we learn to heal and overcome the generational anguish of white supremacy, we will all continue to bear its scars.My Grandmother''s Hands is an extraordinary call to action for all of us to recognize that racism affects not only the mind, but also the body, and introduces an alternative view of what we can do to grow beyond our racial divides.Trade ReviewInsightful, thought-provoking and profound. I can't recommend highly enough -- Sunny SinghIt's not just a manual for feeling your feelings, it's an excavation of the soul. . . Perhaps the most compelling idea in My Grandmother's Hands is that culture lives in the body - in the food we eat, the rituals we perform and ways in which we do or do not soothe our own bodies. It means that when we have the capacity to cultivate new cultures among us through embodied practices. -- Rosel Jackson Stern * gal-dem *A revolutionary work of beauty, brilliance, compassion and ultimately, hope. With eloquence and grace, Resmaa Menakem masterfully lays out the missing piece in the puzzle of why, despite so many good intentions, we have not achieved racial justice. . . This is an intimate guidebook toward racial healing, one that achieves that rare combination for its readers: it is deeply intellectually stimulating while also providing practical ways to engage in the process of repair -- Robin DiAngelo, author of White FragilityFull of wisdom and understanding. Menakem offers a new way to understand racism and, more importantly, to heal it. This book lays out a path to freedom and peace, first for individual readers, then for our culture as a whole. A must-read -- Nancy Van Dyken, author of Everyday NarcissismResmaa Menakem's penetrating insight into trauma is profoundly impactful, but even more powerful and useful are his strategies for addressing it -- for healing. A brilliant thinker, he is able to bring a multitude of research and experience together to guide us in our understanding of how trauma affects our lives. This is essential reading if we are to wrest ourselves from the grips of trauma -- Alexs Pate, author of AmistadForget diversity. Forget teaching tolerance. Forget white guilt. With clarity and insight, Resmaa Menakem offers a profoundly different approach to healing racism -- John Friel and Linda Friel, co-authors of Adult ChildrenMy Grandmother's Hands invites each of us to heal the racial trauma that lives in our bodies. As Resmaa Menakem explains, healing this trauma takes courage and a commitment to viscerally feel this racial pain. By skillfully combining therapy expertise with social criticism and practical guidance, he reveals a path forward for individual and collective healing that involves experiencing the sensations of this journey with each step. -- Alex Haley, Professor at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality & HealingMenakem cuts to the heart of America's racial crisis with the precision of a surgeon in ways few have before. As this amazing work shows us, policies alone will not do it, and bold social action, though vital to achieving justice, will require those engaged in it to also take action on the injury, deep and personal, from which we all suffer -- Tim Wise, author of White Like MeAn intimate and direct look at the way the Black-white dynamic is held, not only in institutions such as policing, but also in the bodies of all of those involved . . . offers concrete practices that are part of the work of shifting the violence of the original wound -- Susan Raffo, writer, and community organizerResmaa Menakem offers a path of internal reconciliation for a person enduring the generational trauma of American racism, and gives us all a chance to dream of a healing from it -- Keith Ellison, Member of Congress and Deputy Chair of the Democratic National CommitteeAs a career peace officer I entered this noble profession to serve my community, but I had never received any instruction in the police academy or been issued a piece of equipment that prepared me to recognize or examine community trauma . . . or my own. My Grandmother's Hands gave me a profound and compelling historical map tracing law enforcement's role as sometimes unknowing contributors to community trauma -- Medaria Arradondo, Acting Chief, Minneapolis Police Department

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Book SynopsisAUTHORITATIVE AND ACCESSIBLE, THIS LANDMARK WORK IS THE FIRST SINGLE-VOLUME HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY SHARED FOR DECADES''A cerebrally enjoyable survey, written with great clarity and touches of wit'' Sunday Times The story of philosophy is an epic tale: an exploration of the ideas, views and teachings of some of the most creative minds known to humanity. But there has been no comprehensive history of this great intellectual journey since 1945. Intelligible for students and eye-opening for philosophy readers, A. C. Grayling covers with characteristic clarity and elegance subjects like epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, logic, and the philosophy of mind, as well as the history of debates in these areas, through the ideas of celebrated philosophers as well as less well-known influential thinkers. The History of Philosophy takes the reader on a journey from the age of the Buddha, Confucius and Socrates. Through Christianity''s dominance of the European mind to the Renaissance and Enlightenment. On to Mill, Nietzsche, Sartre, then the philosophical traditions of India, China and the Persian-Arabic world.And finally, into philosophy today.Trade ReviewA cerebrally enjoyable survey, written with great clarity and touches of wit . . . The non-western section throws up some fascinating revelations * Sunday Times *Grayling has written a masterful and often entertaining chronicle of the epic intellectual journey we humans have taken, in different periods, countries and cultures, to understand ourselves, our world, and how we ought to live. An extraordinary accomplishment that transcends the usual bounds of academic specialization -- Peter Singer, Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics, Princeton UniversityAccurately offers itself as a successor to [Bertrand] Russell's classic survey . . . No other popular survey possesses this range . . . The History of Philosophy isn't just worth buying; it's worth scribbling in and dog-earing. For a work of scholarship, there can be no higher praise. -- Michael Dirda * Washington Post *He's more historically-minded than Russell, less dogmatic than Dawkins and less in thrall to the charms of his own fluency than Hitchens -- Prospect on The Challenge of ThingsUndeniably thought-provokingGrayling is particularly good at illuminating the knottiness of moral discourseLucid, informative and admirably accessibleGrayling writes with clarity, elegance and the occasional aphoristic twistFive minutes with any passage will have you contemplating all dayI find the clarity of his thinking so refreshingIf there is any such person in Britain as The Thinking Man, it is A. C. GraylingThe History of Philosophy is an excellent overview of great philosophical thought by an insightful practitioner of the field. It is a credit to Grayling's abilities that he has penned such a perspicuous book on some very difficult subjects-giving the a reader a clear overview of the complexities of Scholastic logic, Analytic philosophies of language and mind, and much else besides is no easy feat, but Grayling has achieved it. This is a book to be treasured, both as a guide to the subject and as a beautiful piece of writing in itself, containing great insight and wisdom. It is a testament to the continuing importance and value of philosophy. * Aero Magazine *

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Book Synopsis''He changed the course of history'' Barack Obama''Lightning makes no sound until it strikes''This is the momentous story of the Civil Rights movement, told by one of its most powerful and eloquent voices. Here Martin Luther King, Jr. recounts the pivotal events in the city of Birmingham, Alabama in 1963 that propelled his non-violent campaign for racial justice from a movement of lunch counter sit-ins and prayer meetings to a phenomenon that ''rocked the richest, most powerful nation to its foundations''. As inspiring and resonant as it was upon publication, Why We Can''t Wait is both a unique historical document, and an enduring testament to one man''s wise, courageous and endlessly hopeful vision.Trade ReviewA champion for justice, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., helped awaken our Nation's long-slumbering conscience and inspired a generation ... He changed the course of history -- Barack ObamaMartin Luther King's early words return to us today with enormous power, as profoundly true, as wise and inspiring, now as when he wrote them -- Howard Zinn

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Book SynopsisThe Most Human Human by Brian Christian is a mind-blowing piece of reportage that will appeal to readers of Jon Ronson''s The Psychopath Test, and an inspiring riposte to John Gray''s classic Straw Dogs - a book that will change your whole understanding of what being human actually means...AI is on the brink of a new dawn. And so are we. . .Telling the difference between humans and computers used to be easy. But artificial intelligence is now so advanced that it is capable of behaving, and even thinking, in ways that have long been considered exclusive to humankind. The time has come to rethink what being human actually means...In The Most Human Human Brian Christian meets the world''s leading artificial intelligences, finds out what they''re capable of - and what makes us unique. The result is a funny, shocking, inspiring, deeply humane and intelligent book that reaches into every aspect of our lives.''Tremendously entertaining'' ****Metro''Excellent ... a fascinating explanation of what it means to be human''Financial Times''Remarkable. A philosophical joyride. The day that a machine creates work of such wit and originality, we should all be very worried''The Times''An epic tour of philosophical, linguistic and scientific discovery. We stop off in places as far-flung as existential anxiety, predictive text and Gary Kasparov''s defeat by Deep Blue'' ****Time Out''Lively, thought-stirring, entertaining, invaluable ... compelling insights''John Gray, New StatesmanAt the age of twenty-six, Brian Christian has lectured at the LSE, Royal Academy, Bristol Festival of Ideas, Microsoft and Google, been interviewed on The Daily Show, BBC and in the Paris Review, profiled in the Guardian, featured in The New York Times, the New Yorker and on the front cover of Atlantic, and has made numerous appearances at universities and in online videos speaking on his subject. He holds a dual degree from Brown University in computer science and philosophy, and an MFA in poetry.Trade ReviewTremendously entertaining **** * Metro *Excellent ... a fascinating explanation of what it means to be human * Financial Times *Remarkable. A philosophical joyride. The day that a machine creates work of such wit and originality, we should all be very worried * The Times *An epic tour of philosophical, linguistic and scientific discovery. We stop off in places as far-flung as existential anxiety, predictive text and Gary Kasparov's defeat by Deep Blue. A lively, personable read and an overpowering affirmation of our species **** * Time Out *Lively, thought-stirring, entertaining, invaluable ... compelling insights -- John Gray * New Statesman *Dense with ideas, terrific. One of the rare successful literary offspring of Gödel, Escher, Bach, where art and science meet an engaged mind and the friction produces real fire * New Yorker *Fast-paced, witty, and thoroughly winning ... investigates the nature of human interactions, the meaning of language, and the essence of what sets us apart from machines ... fabulous * Publishers Weekly *An irreverent picaresque ... What Christian learns along the way is that if machines win the imitation game as often as they do, it's not because they're getting better at acting human; it's because we're getting worse ... An authentic son of Frost, he learns by going where he has to go, and in doing so proves that both he and his book deserve their title * The New York Times *Immensely ambitious and bold, intellectually provocative, while at the same time entertaining and witty - a delightful book about how to live a meaningful, thriving life -- Alan Lightman, author of Einstein's DreamsSuch an important book ... Brian Christian takes on this very weighty task, and somehow makes it fun -- Brian Shenk, author of The Genius in all of UsAn eye-opening inquest into human imagination, thought, conversation, love and deception * David Eagleman, author of Sum *Absorbing ... Christian cleverly suggests that the Turing Test not only tells us how smart computers are but also teaches us about ourselves. ... covers a great deal of ground with admirable clarity but with a lightness of touch ... has a real knack for summing up key ideas by applying them to real-life situations -- Julian Baggini * Wall Street Journal *Strange, fertile and sometimes beautiful ... takes both the deep limitations and halting progress of artificial intelligence as an occasion for thinking about the most human activity -- Matthew Crawford, author of The Case for Working with Your HandsEntertaining and informative * Economist *

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Book SynopsisDavid Owen analyses and describes the mental and physical condition of political leaders past and present. The prospects for both Trump and Johnson are assessed incisively by David Owen and the book is an essential read for all students of politics and psychology of world leaders.

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Book SynopsisSwish Goswami, 24, is the CEO of Trufan, a tech company building products that improve brand engagement while respecting a consumer's right to privacy and compensation. His company has made two acquisitions, raised over $4.1M to date (from several NBA players and venture firms) and has clients like Sony Music, L'Oreal, Netflix, NBA, NFL, and a plethora of small to medium sized businesses.Swish has given three TEDx talks and is an investor/advisor through his angel fund AGEX Capital (investments include Faze Clan, Wombo, Upstream, etc). Swish has a personal following of over 200,000 and enjoys speaking around the world under North America's prestigious bureau Speakers Spotlight. For his entrepreneurial and philanthropic achievements, Swish was inducted into Plan Canada's Top 20 under 20, recognized as LinkedIn's Top Voice and Startup Canada's Young Entrepreneur of the Year and awarded the United Nation's Outstanding Youth Leadership award.Quinn Underwood, 24, is the CEO ofTrade Review"Essential for any aspiring entrepreneur who wants to understand not only how to start a business but what it takes to be an entrepreneur." * Ryan Holmes, Founder of Hootsuite *"They are Canada's most influential young entrepreneurs and I can think of nobody better to provide insight and inspiration to students of all ages. Swish and Quinn's entrepreneurial instincts and appetite are one of the many things that set them apart and their passion for giving back to the student community is unparalleled." * Tim Will Hyde, CEO of TWH Media *"Swish and Quinn have been inspiring young people around the globe for some time now. I couldn't think of a duo better suited than Swish and Quinn to write a book like this." * John Patrick Mullin, Co-Founder of MANTRA DAO *"Swish and Quinn are some of the best operators I know of any age. Their advice and anecdotes in The Young Entrepreneur are not just a must-read for people looking to build a business from scratch. They are also ideal for people who are looking to grow their personal brand and network." * Ravi Krishnan, Chairman and Founder of Stepathlon and Former Managing Director of IMG Sth Asia *"I love that The Young Entrepreneur not only dives into the ABCs of starting a business but also the intangibles of the journey: mental health, personal branding, networking, etc. It's truly a comprehensive guide for the aspiring entrepreneur!" * Dax DaSilva, Founder of Lightspeed Commerce *"It's a real treat that Swish and Quinn took the time to write down their perspectives, lessons, and advices in a book that will surely inspire and pave the way for the next generation of entrepreneurs." * Esther Vlessing, President of Canada Emergency Medical Manufacturers *"Swish and Quinn have the unique ability to take complex business topics and make it simple so that people are not only inspired but truly feel it is accessible to them. This book is truly a gift to the future generation of leaders." * Rachel David, Founder of Hashtag Communications *"Swish has consistently championed building a business while you're young and he's the best example of why anyone can do it. Entrepreneurship is an incredibly challenging path to take, but at the same time, the most rewarding thing one can do if they love creating opportunities and solving real problems. Swish's framework makes it easy for everyone to understand and get started." * Jason Wong, Founder of Pughaus *"Youth entrepreneurship is vital to any economy and I love that Swish breaks down in simple, easy-to-understand language how any student can start a business even if they are limited by time or money." * Manny Padda, Managing Partner of LOI Venture *"Entrepreneurship fosters a critical set of skills every young person needs - curiosity (about a problem space), ingenuity (to solve the problem), tenacity (in the face of challenges), empathy (for the customer), and storytelling (so the world understands what you're trying to do!). Through practical guidance and tangible stories, The Young Entrepreneur is a must-read!" * Cheesan Chew, Executive and Strategic Advisor and Former COO of RBC Ventures *"Entrepreneurship requires you to step into various roles at once. Building a product and growing a team is an experience that requires grit, determination, and resilience. While it requires you to take calculated risks, it is one of the most rewarding experiences. Quinn and Swish share practical steps and approaches to building a business from scratch. Sharing their knowledge will encourage and equip the next generation of young entrepreneurs globally. The Young Entrepreneur provides a foundational framework to building a business with meaning and purpose." * Ravina Anand, Co-Founder of FLIK *"Swish and Quinn's entrepreneurial pursuits began at a very young age, and I am continuously inspired by all that they accomplish. It is essential that we teach entrepreneurship to college students, so that they feel empowered to begin creating a positive difference in the world. Swish is the epitome of someone who didn't wait for others to tell him he was ready to begin making a difference - they just did it! We need more young people to follow in their footsteps." * Ann Makosinski, inventor and Forbes 30 Under 30 *"Written by two active CEOs, The Young Entrepreneur is the perfect guide for turning your idea into a reality. Actionable, relatable, authentic - a must-read for any aspiring entrepreneur." * Allen Gannett, author of The Creative Curve and angel investor in 70+ companies *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Foreword; Section - ONE: Entrepreneur; Chapter - 01: Introduction – What to expect; Chapter - 02: The entrepreneur mindset; Section - TWO: Endeavour; Chapter - 03: The lightbulb moment – How to come up with an idea; Chapter - 04: Common mistakes; Chapter - 05: Infrastructure; Chapter - 06: MVP (Minimum Viable Product); Chapter - 07: Development; Chapter - 08: Launch; Chapter - 09: Traction; Chapter - 10: Fundraising; Chapter - 11: Scale; Chapter - 12: End goal; Chapter - 13: Misconceptions of starting a business; Chapter - 14: Ecosystem; Chapter - 15: Opportunities

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Book SynopsisDeco dandy contests the supposedly exclusive feminine aspect of the style moderne (art deco) by exploring how alternative, parallel and overlapping experiences of decorative modernism, nationalism, gender and sexuality in the years surrounding World War I converge in the protean figure of the 'deco dandy'. The book suggests a broader view of art deco by claiming a greater place for the male body, masculinity and the dandy in this history than has been given to date. Important and productive moments in the history of the cultural life of Paris presented in the book provide insights into the changing role performed by consumerism, masculinity, design history and national identity.Trade Review'Beautifully produced and elegantly written, to say Deco Dandy is an important book is an understatement. It is an instant classic.'Joseph McBrinn, Journal of Design History'Copiously illustrated, Potvin’s six chapters allow us to observe how the films of L’Herbier, the paintings of Dardel, and the dances of Börlin, along with the pages of Monsieur and a few other journals of the time, disseminated a fascinating array of images that register overlapping notions of modern style, movement, interior design, sartorial elegance, masculinity, effeminacy, androgyny, and same-sex eroticism...'Michael Lucey, French Studies'A truly important book about a critically formative period in modern times, this book is highly recommended.'Sun News Tucson -- .Table of Contents1 Deco, the ensemble and Einfühlung2 Shame and melancholia 3 Silhouette and movement 4 Décor and sobriety5 Elegance and civilization 6 Industry and luxury Index

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Book SynopsisWith her deeply personal songwriting, countless hit songs, and genre-bending yet unmistakable sound, Taylor Swift has cemented her status as one of pop music's most iconic and culture-defining voices. On the heels of her latest album, "Midnights," this visually stunning book pays tribute to Swift's different eras as a musician, her sonic and aesthetic influences, personal inspirations, and the incredible community she has fostered among her international fanbase—all alongside dozens of full-color photos.

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Book SynopsisAmil is a South Korean writer and translator. She has won numerous awards for her short stories, including the SF Award in the Short-Mid Novel category for Roadkill' and the SF Award Grand Prize for Rabbi'. Under her name, Jihyun Kim, Amil has translated works by authors including James Baldwin, Joyce Carol Oates, Jeanette Winterson, R.O. Kwon and Lucas Rijneveld into Korean. Roadkill is her debut in English, with her novel, The Forest Called You, forthcoming in 2026.

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Book SynopsisTHE TIMES BEST IDEAS BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2024 'A splendid book: economical, invigorating and surprising' The Times'He has that gift, both as a podcaster and as a writer, to illuminate abstruse and abstract ideas with human charm' ObserverIn this bold new follow-up to Confronting Leviathan, David Runciman unmasks modern politics and reveals the great men and women of ideas behind it. What can Samuel Butler's ideas teach us about the oddity of how we choose to organise our societies? How did Frederick Douglass not only expose the horrors of slavery, but champion a new approach to abolishing it? Why should we tolerate snobbery, betrayal and hypocrisy, as Judith Shklar suggested? And what does Friedrich Nietzsche predict for our future?From Rousseau to Rawls, fascism to feminism and pleasure to anarchy, this is a mind-bending tour through the history of ideas which will forever change your view of politics today.

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Book Synopsis'Everything a manifesto should be: heartfelt, hectoring, impassioned, rousing.' The i__________________________________________________'Your country needs you. Your world needs you. Your time is now.'Our politics is a mess. Leaders who can't or shouldn't be allowed to lead. Governments that lie, and seek to undermine our democratic values. It's no surprise that so many of us feel frustrated, let down and drawn to ask, 'But what can I do?'That question is the inspiration behind this book. It's a question regularly posed to Alastair Campbell, not least in reaction to The Rest is Politics, the chart-topping podcast he presents with Rory Stewart. His answer, typically, is forthright and impassioned. We cannot afford to stand on the sidelines. If we think things need to change, then we need to change them, and that means getting involved.But What Can I Do? provides each of us with the motivation and the tools to effect change for the better. It draws on Alastair's long experience to offer practical tips on putting together and leading a campaign team. It provides priceless advice on developing confidence and coping with criticism and setbacks. And it sets out the practical steps by which we can become political players ourselves. Part call to arms, part practical handbook, But What Can I Do? will prove required reading for anyone who wants to make a difference.

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Book SynopsisThis richly illustrated guide to 650 places will appeal to those who want to explore Britain's lost animist landscape of fairies, folklore, myth and paganism. Discover pre-Christian healing shrines and Norse mythology. Learn where rock, water and hill spirits come alive, and their meaning for our ancestors, and for us today. > Where to find sites associated with fairies, mermaids, dragons, giants and other mythological beings > Places featured in the stories of King Arthur, Merlin and the Celtic Saints > Creation stories, spirits in the stone and entrances to the Otherworld > Places of healing, divination and wish-making > Secret shrines, sacred sites and ancient rituals > The Goddess in the land > Norse gods and mythology

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Book SynopsisThis is a personal account written by a man reflecting on his time as a young pilot with the Royal Flying Corps in France during the First World War, who eventually became an ace. It is a story of survival against the odds at a time when the conduct of air operations depended so much on individual skills, innovation, courage – and luck. Hugh White flew F.E.2D Scout aircraft with 20 Squadron as a reconnaissance patrol pilot aged just eighteen. By his nineteenth birthday he was a flight commander and the most experienced pilot on the squadron. He then became a flight commander on 29 Squadron flying the S.E.5a which was Britain’s best fighter aircraft at the time. During the two years of flying, he experienced and survived a series of escapades including a dramatic mid-air collision with the enemy. Told by Hugh in his own words, he gives a unique insight into war in the air. With the break-up of his squadron and being reduced to a substantive rank – simply because of his young age – Hugh’s writing ends in 1919. From this point, the story is continued by his younger son Chris. He describes Hugh’s life and RAF career from flying Bristol Fighters in India during the 1920s, undertaking engineer training at Henlow, to commanding 501 Squadron in the mid-1930s and becoming a full-time technical officer until his retirement as an air vice-marshal in 1955. This book includes a foreword by Air Marshal Sir Frederick Sowrey (Hugh’s nephew) which puts Hugh White’s early wartime service into context. It is a timely reminder, following the centenary of the end of the First World War, of the difficulties that young pilots faced at the time. A must-read for those interested in wartime exploits.

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Book Synopsis?? Where Logic Meets Legacy The Great Philosophers of Ancient GreeceEmbark on an intellectual journey through the heart of ancient Greecewhere reason was revered, and ideas changed the world.This captivating volume explores the profound wisdom of three of history's most influential thinkersSeneca, the fearless moralist; Plato, the idealist and founder of the Academy; and Aristotle, the brilliant polymath who redefined ethics, politics, and logic.Through their enduring insights on the human condition, justice, virtue, and the pursuit of happiness, you'll encounter the philosophical foundations that continue to guide modern thought. From dialectics and virtue ethics to political theory and metaphysics, this book distills the essence of their timeless contributions.?? What This Book Offers: Insightful overviews of Greek philosophy's greatest minds Clear explanations of core concepts like the dialectic method, eudaimonia, logic, and ethics Contextual understanding of how their ideas shaped Western civilization Accessible and engaging narrative for students, thinkers, and casual readers alike A celebration of timeless wisdom that remains relevant in today's complex world ?? Perfect for: Philosophy enthusiasts, history buffs, educators, or anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how ancient thought continues to influence modern life.Rediscover the thinkers who lit the flame of reason and shaped the pillars of civilization.

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Book SynopsisDe ITIL pocketguides van Van Haren Publishing worden al lange tijd beschouwd als een betrouwbare gids op het gebied van ITIL, in vele taalversies. Deze publicaties hebben een vaste plaats verworven als naslagwerk voor professionals en als hulpmiddel bij het toepassen van best practices in een organisatie.Deze pocketguide maakt lezers bekend met het ITIL 4 framework door: inzicht te verkrijgen in de belangrijkste concepten van servicemanagement te begrijpen hoe de zeven ITIL-basisprincipes een organisatie kunnen helpen bij het adopteren en toepassen van servicemanagement inzicht te verkrijgen in de vier dimensies van servicemanagement inzicht te verkrijgen in het doel en de componenten van het ITIL-servicewaardesysteem inzicht te verkrijgen in de zes activiteiten van de servicewaardeketen en hoe deze onderling verbonden zijn het doel en de belangrijkste begrippen van 15 van de 34 ITIL-practices te leren kennen zeven van die 15 ITIL-practices in detail te leren begrijpenDeze pocke

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Book SynopsisWhat's this you're writing? asked Pooh, climbing onto the writing table.The Tao of Pooh, I replied.The how of Pooh? asked Pooh, smudging one of the words I had just written.The Tao of Pooh, I replied, poking his paw away with my pencil.It seems more like ow! of Pooh, said Pooh, rubbing his paw.Well, it's not, I replied huffily.What's it about? asked Pooh, leaning forward and smearing another word.It's about how to stay happy and calm under all circumstances! I yelled.Have you read it? asked PoohWinnie-the-Pooh has a certain way about him, a way of doing things that has made him the world''s most beloved bear, and Pooh''s Way, as Benjamin Hoff brilliantly demonstrates, seems strangely close to the ancient Chinese principles of Taoism.Follow the Pooh Way in this humorous and enlightening introduction to Taoism, with classic decorations by E.H.Shepard throughout. Over a million copies sold to date.This deluxe anniversary edition is a beautiful gift for any fans of this classic title or everyone's favourite bear.Trade Review‘Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine "Aspects of Taoism told through the characters of 'Winnie the Pooh' – I mean, does it get better?” Meghan Markle ‘Mr. Hoff gives grown-ups permission to rediscover Winnie the Pooh’ New York Times

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Book SynopsisNotes and Introduction by Mark G. Spencer, Brock University, Ontario John Locke (1632-1704) was perhaps the most influential English writer of his time. His Essay concerning Human Understanding (1690) and Two Treatises of Government (1690) weighed heavily on the history of ideas in the eighteenth century, and Locke’s works are often ? rightly ? presented as foundations of the Age of Enlightenment. Both the Essay and the Second Treatise (by far the more influential of the Two Treatises) were widely read by Locke’s contemporaries and near contemporaries. His eighteenth-century readers included philosophers, historians and political theorists, but also community and political leaders, engaged laypersons, and others eager to participate in the expanding print culture of the era. His epistemological message that the mind at birth was a blank slate, waiting to be filled, complemented his political message that human beings were free and equal and had the right to create and direct the governments under which they lived. Today, Locke continues to be an accessible author. He provides food for thought to university professors and their students, but has no less to offer the general reader who is eager to enjoy the classics of world literature.

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Book SynopsisDuring the Cold War, writers and artists were faced with a huge challenge. In the Soviet world, they were expected to turn out works that glorified militancy, struggle and relentless optimism. In the West, freedom of expression was vaunted as liberal democracy's most cherished possession. But such freedom could carry a cost. This book documents the extraordinary energy of a secret campaign in which some of the most vocal exponents of intellectual freedom in the West became instruments - whether they knew it or not, whether they liked it or not - of America's secret service.

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Book SynopsisCollins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. NowCollins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 3 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 3 is equivalent to CEF level B1 with a word count of 11,000 20,000 words.Each book includes: Full reading of the adapted version available for free online Helpful notes on characters Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot A glossary of the more difficult words Free online resources for students and teachers atwww.collinselt.com/readersThe plot:Poirot is supposed to be on a relaxing holiday in Egypt, but soon finds himself caught in the middle of a confusing murder.The obvious suspect has an alibi, and not a

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of Irreversible Damage, an investigation into how mental health overdiagnosis is harming, not helping, children''Apacy, no-holds barredattack on mental health professionals and parenting experts ... thought-provoking''Financial Times''A message thatparents, teachers, mental health professionals and policymakers need to hear'' New StatesmanIn virtually every way that can be measured, Gen Z's mental health is worse than that of previous generations. What's gone wrong?In Bad Therapy, Abigail Shrier argues that the problem isn't the kids it's the mental-health experts. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with child psychologists, parents, teachers and young people themselves, she reveals that most of the therapeutic approaches have serious side effects and few proven benefits: for instance, talk therapy can induce rumination, trapping children in cycles of anxiety and depression; while gentle parenting' can encourage emotional turbulence in children as they lash out, desperate for an adult to be in charge. Bad Therapy is a must-read for anyone questioning why our efforts to support our kids have backfired.

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Book SynopsisDesktop Strongman is based off the beloved carnival game and includes everything you need to become a high striker!Kit includes:- Rail- Pellet- Bell with sound- Hammer- 32-page book with history, techniques, and the rules of the game

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Book Synopsis''THIS BOOK CHANGED EVERYTHING FOR ME'' LalalaletmeexplainTHE PILL: - Changes your brain- Alters your stress response- Can increase your risk of depression- Affects your choice of partnerHormonal birth control is taken by millions of women around the world every day. Yet until recently we knew very little about how the Pill affects the female body, because research was conducted almost exclusively on men.In her trailblazing book, Dr Sarah Hill uses the latest science to reveal how the Pill is changing women and the world, for better and worse. She puts the power back in your hands to make smarter, more informed choices about your health and your hormones.IT''S EVERYTHING YOUR DOCTOR NEVER TOLD YOU

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Book SynopsisTrade Review'Sumptuous' - Make It Today'An inspirational resource for students, collectors, designers and anyone who is fascinated by fashion and costume' - New Design'Intricate and elaborate … the perfect coffee table book for those interested in the history of fashion' - SEWTable of Contents1. Pleats, Gathers and Looped Drapery • 2. Collars, Cuffs and Pockets • 3. Stitching and Quilting • 4. Lace and Whitework • 5. Embroidery • 6. Pastes, Foils and Beads • 7. Chintz and Painting • 8. Pinking and Punching • 9. Fringes, Ribbons, Tassels and Buttons • 10. Fur, Feathers and Straw

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Book Synopsis'A brilliant and important book ... Five Stars!' Mark Dolan, talkRADIO'An important new book' Daily Express An alternative history of the world that exposes some of the biggest lies ever told and how they've been used over time.Lincoln did not believe all men were created equal.The Aztecs were not slaughtered by the Spanish Conquistadors.And Churchill was not the man that people love to remember.In this fascinating new book, journalist and author Otto English takes ten great lies from history and shows how our present continues to be manipulated by the fabrications of the past.He looks at how so much of what we take to be historical fact is, in fact, fiction. From the myths of WW2 to the adventures of Columbus, and from the self-serving legends of 'great men' to the origins of curry – fake history is everywhere and used ever more to impact our modern world.Setting out to redress the balance, English tears apart the lies propagated by politicians and think tanks, the grand narratives spun by populists and the media, the stories on your friend's Facebook feed and the tales you were told in childhood. And, in doing so, reclaims the truth from those who have perverted it.Fake History exposes everything you weren't told in school and why you weren't taught it.Trade Review'A brilliant and important book ... Five Stars!' -- Mark Dolan, talkRADIO'An important new book' * Daily Express *'A wonderful dissection of some of history's heroes and villains who are unfairly castigated or wrongly glorified' * Scotsman *

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Book SynopsisWith an Introduction by Jane O'Grady. Translated by Tom Griffith.In Symposium, a group of Athenian aristocrats attend a party and talk about love, until the drunken Alcibiades bursts in and decides to discuss Socrates instead. Symposium gives an unsurpassed picture of the sparkling society that was Athens at the height of her empire. The setting of the other dialogues is more sombre. Socrates is put on trial for impiety, and sentenced to death. Euthyphro discusses the nature of piety, Apology is Socrates' speech in his own defence, Crito explains his refusal to escape punishment, and Phaedo gives an account of Socrates' last day. These dialogues have never been offered in one volume before. Tom Griffith's Symposium has been described as 'possibly the finest translation of any Platonic dialogue'. All the other translations are new.

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Book SynopsisThe Road to Wigan Pier is a book in two parts: the first half is Orwell’s description of working-class life in industrial communities of the north of England, the second examines his own political views.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is introduced by journalist and author Amelia Gentleman.The Road to Wigan Pier is an insightful and powerful account of lives lived in poverty and deprivation in a time of low wages and meagre government support. Orwell describes dismal housing (including the lodging house where he stays), harsh working conditions and the devastating effects of unemployment. And he also vividly describes the courage and dignity of the people he meets. In the second half of the book, Orwell examines his own political and social affiliations with an impressive ability to provoke and to question. He defends middle-class values whilst critiquing the failures of his own class, he advocates socialism whilst criticizing the socialist movement in England.Trade ReviewWith absolute confidence, after several false starts, the mature George Orwell takes charge of this idiosyncratic account of working-class life from his first page. -- Robert McCrum, '100 best nonfiction books of all time' * Guardian *

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