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Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales Therapy Culture Cultivating Vulnerability in an
Book SynopsisTherapy Culture explores the powerful influence of therapeutic imperative in Anglo-American societies. In recent decades virtually every sphere of life has become subject to a new emotional culture. Professor Furedi suggests that the recent cultural turn toward the realm of the emotions coincides with a radical redefinition of personhood. Increasingly vulnerability is presented as the defining feature of people's psychology. Terms like people 'at risk', 'scarred for life' or 'emotional damage' evoke a unique sense of powerlessness. Furedi questions the widely accepted thesis that the therapeutic turn represents an enlightened shift towards emotions. He claims that therapeutic culture is primarily about imposing a new conformity through the management of people's emotions. Through framing the problem of everyday life through the prism of emotions, therapeutic culture incites people to feel powerless and ill. Drawing on developments in popular culture, political and social life, Furedi provides a path-breaking analysis of the therapeutic turn.Trade Review'Professor Furedi has written an important book ... which is essential to the understanding of our times.'- Theodore Dalrymple, Sunday Telegraph'"If you give it your little finger it will soon have your whole hand," Sigmund Freud said of psychoanalysis in 1900. He had obviously seen the future. As sociology professor Frank Furedi says in his new book Therapy Culture, we live in a culture that takes emotions very seriously.' - Ursula Kenny, The Observer'Furedi forensically examines this brave new emotional world: the rush of counsellors to the site of every trauma, the ways in which economic problems are recast as psychological phenomena, the cult of the Victim, the decline of political activism.' - Melissa Benn, The Independent'Therapy is indeed the new opium of the people, as Frank Furedi makes clear in this fascinating, readable - and disturbing - book.' - Virginia Ironside, The IndependentForensically examines this brave new emotional world - The IndependentThis is what our life is all about. Instead of seeking a treatment for it, we should try living it. - The Times'Can it really be such a bad thing that we are now more aware of the place of mental health in our make-up? Furedi leaves us in no doubt that the therapy culture has invaded our media, our workplace, our intimate relationships and our politics. It is an interesting polemic. We should be grateful for the balance this book inspires'- Community Care 25/4/04'Furedi gives us much food for thought that we would do well to consider ... This book highlights the dichotomy between schools as centres of learning or of socialisation.' - Alan McLean, Times Education Supplement (Scotland) 'I enjoyed this book, and found it compulsive reading.' - www.AutoBiographyJournal.com'Therapy is indeed the new opium of the people, as Frank Furedi makes clear in this fascinating, readable - and disturbing - book.' - Virginia Ironside, The Independent'Can it really be such a bad thing that we are now more aware of the place of mental health in our make-up? Furedi leaves us in no doubt that the therapy culture has invaded our media, our workplace, our intimate relationships and our politics. It is an interesting polemic. We should be grateful for the balance this book inspires'- Community Care 25/4/04Table of ContentsIntroduction; Chapter 1 The culture of emotionalism; Chapter 2 The politics of emotion; Chapter 3 Targeting privacy and informal relations; Chapter 4 How did we get here?; Chapter 5 The diminished self; Chapter 6 The self at risk; Chapter 7 Fragile identity; Chapter 8 Conferring recognition; Chapter 9 Therapeutic claims-making and the demand for a diagnosis; Final thoughts;
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Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Sceptical Essays
Book SynopsisIn this revolutionary book, never out of print since its first publication in 1928, Russell guides us through the key philosophical issues that affect our daily lifeTrade Review'The result is the present volume, a collection of some of the most beautifully written and engaging essays in the English language, in which he tries to show that sceptical doubt can change the world.' - John Gray'This collection rocked me when I was in my early 20s.' - The Age Sunday Life MagazineTable of Contents1. Introduction: On the Value of Scepticism 2. Dreams and Facts 3. Is Science Superstitious? 4. Can Men Be Rational? 5. Philosophy in the Twentieth Century 6. Machines and the Emotions 7. Behavourism and Values 8. Eastern and Western Ideals of Happiness 9. The Harm that Good Men Do 10. The Recrudescence of Puritanism 11. The Need for Political Scepticism 12. Free Thought and Official Propaganda 13. Freedom in Society 14. Freedom Versus Authority in Education 15. Psychology and Politics 16. The Danger of Creed Wars 17. Some Prospects: Cheerful and Otherwise
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Womans Relationship with Herself Gender Foucault and Therapy Women and Psychology
Book SynopsisWoman''s Relationship with Herself explores the relationship women have with themselves and demonstrates how this relationship is often dominated by debilitating practices of self-surveillance. Employing Foucault''s notion of panoptical power, Helen O''Grady illuminates the link between this kind of self-surveillance and the broader mechanisms of social control, arguing that these negative practices prevent women from enjoying a satisfying, affirming relationship with themselves. Cultural factors that render women vulnerable to dissatisfying self-relations are identified and analysed and, drawing on the insights of Foucault, feminism and narrative therapy, the possibilities for developing a more empowering relationship with the self are examined.This innovative contribution to feminist debates about gender and the self will be of interest to students and researchers in social psychology, feminist psychology, mental health studies and gender studies, and to practitioners inTable of ContentsIntroduction. A Lens for Viewing Self-policing. Gender and Self-policing. Challenging and Negative Identity Practices. Foucault and Therapy - A Contradiction? Immanent Critiques: Expanded Possibilities for Refusing Self-policing. An Ethic of Care for the Self. Can Therapy be Politically Progressive from a Feminist Perspective? Conclusion.
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Octopus Publishing Group Sudden Loss Slow Grieving
Book SynopsisA heartbreaking grief memoir, One Thousand Days and One Cup of Tea uncovers the process of healing from a personal and psychological view, written by a bereaved clinical psychologist Vanessa's husband Paul died suddenly and tragically on their regular Sunday morning swim. This is a raw narrative of how she found a way to move forward for her teenage children, their dilapidated home and the patients who all need her. Beautifully written and honestly relayed, the book dives into the aftermath of death, the painful reminders, the heartwarming moments and how to endure the pain of loss. 'This book is about a period of great loss in my life, a time when the tables were completely turned on me. I was a qualified therapist who suddenly found myself needing psychological therapy. I was a trained researcher who became my own research subject, as I tried to make sense of what was happening to me. I was an experienced manager who now struggled to manage the events taking place in my own life. Yet, throughout all this turmoil, my patients were always there, in the background, reminding me that there are many different ways to deal with loss and trauma and search for a way forwards.' Vanessa Moore
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Penguin Books Ltd The Ladybird Book of the Hipster Ladybirds for
Book SynopsisThe PERFECT GIFT for the terminally cool._________________________________________________This is a hipster.He is childless, unaccountably wealthy, and always well turned out.He likes art, porridge,s carves, and anything reclaimed from French factories . . ._________________________________________________Hipsters like to collect old things that are unfashionable, because that makes them fashionable.Vintage washing-up bowls are highly prized, because they look neither retro nor valuable, and therefore both._________________________________________________This delightful book is part of a Ladybird series specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brillian
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Faber & Faber Relax
Book Synopsis''Caulfield wittily breaks down everyday dilemmas that might frazzle you . . . Relax encourages you to make decisions informed by evidence, in the hope that you might stop overthinking them.''PANDORA SYKES, THE TIMES''A handbook that is informed as well as wise.''OBSERVERA surprising, liberating and scientifically informed guide to overcoming the anxiety that permeates modern life.How many cups of coffee should I drink?Are work meetings really worth the time?Do I really have to floss?Award-winning public-health expert Timothy Caulfield tackles our daily dilemmas from the moment we wake up to when we go to sleep and the innumerable cultural, social and psychological forces shaping the decisions we make. Too often these decisions are dictated by concerns or beliefs about our world that simply aren't true. Caulfield shows that these misperceptions unnecessarily stress us out
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Marketing for the Mental Health Professional
Book SynopsisPraise for Marketing for the Mental Health Professional: An Innovative Guide for Practitioners This book is packed with useful strategies that have worked for years and years in the business world. People who follow the advice here are going to go places. Dr. Thomas Phelan, Psychologist and bestselling author of 1-2-3 Magic David''s book is brilliant! He guides us through our own resistance and the unquestioned beliefs we have held around marketing, money, and our profession. Not only have I received a long-overdue education, David has inspired in me the creativity, courage, and confidence to create my own vision. Melinda Edwards, MD, Psychiatrist A hands-on guide to building a successful mental health practice There is real opportunity for growth, advancement, and overall success within the mental health profession. Marketing for the Mental Health Professional helps you acquire and apply the powerfulTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. PART ONE: NEW BEGINNINGS. CHAPTER ONE: Introduction. Beginning the Exploration. Clearing to Create Opportunity. Secrets of Success and the Sales Stigma. Summary. CHAPTER TWO: Marketing and the Mental Health Profession: A Powerful Combination. Demystifying the Marketing Process. Exploring the New Marketing Model. Where Can Marketing Take You? Summary. CHAPTER THREE: How to Sell Mental Health Services: Five Elements of Success. A New Sales Philosophy for Mental Health Professionals. Creating a Buying Environment through Client-Based Selling. Element 1: Sell the Way People Want to Buy. Element 2: The Power of Presence. Element 3: Give Value and Business Will Follow! Element 4: Arouse “Want” and “Need” in Others. Element 5: Go Above and Beyond and Be Remembered! Summary. PART TWO: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS. CHAPTER FOUR: Finding Your Power: The Social Dynamics of Power, Infl uence, and Persuasion. What Does "Power" Mean and Why Does it Matter for Your Practice? Translating Power into Infl uence and Success. Using the Power of Groups. Opening the Door to Bigger Opportunities. The Intrigue of the Unfinished. Teaser Campaigns in Mental Health. The Use of Framing in the Mental Health Profession. Understanding How People Make Purchasing Decisions. Practical Techniques for Using Personal Power Effectively. Summary. CHAPTER FIVE: Finding Your Place in the Field: Effective Strategies for Building Credibility and Earning Authority. Building a Foundation for Professional Success. Change the Way You Work in the Profession. Build Expertise by Finding Your Market Niche. Turn Your Knowledge and Expertise into Value for Clients. Become Published: You Have Unique Opportunities! The Art of Public Speaking. Slideshow Design Principles that Say “Wow”. Summary. CHAPTER SIX: Understanding Buying Motives in Behavioral Health Care. Trigger Points in Mental Health. Lessons in Behavioral Psychology: Accessing Trigger Points in Your Marketing Messages. Prospecting: How to Sell Your Services to the Right People. Summary. CHAPTER SEVEN: Sales and Marketing for Mental Health Organizations. Building Successful Partnerships. Client-Based Selling for Admissions Departments. Summary. PART THREE: THE FUTURE OF SUCCESS. CHAPTER EIGHT: Social Networking in the Mental Health Profession. How Do I Find the Time? Blogging for the Mental Health Professional. Understanding RSS Feeds. Online Newsletter Subscription Tools. Twitter and the Mental Health Profession. Business Networking and Online Forums. Summary. CHAPTER NINE: Selling Yourself in Today’s Job Market. What the Future of Job Searching Looks Like. “We Can Rebuild Him”: Launching a Transformational Campaign. Glimpsing the Future. Exploring Your Interests and Developing a Career Plan. Goal Writing. Selling Yourself: Four Essential Tips To Getting Hired. Networking Skills. Summary. CHAPTER TEN: Build a Better Web site: Web Site Essentials for Mental Health Professionals. Web Design Questions and Answers. Summary. CHAPTER ELEVEN: Service Trends within Our Changing Industry. The Internet and the Window of Opportunity. The Rise of Professional Coaching. Online Psychotherapy. Online Treatment Programs. Online Training: A Unique Way to Promote Your Services. Summary. CHAPTER TWELVE: Conclusion. APPENDIX: Business Development Worksheets and Exercises. BIBLIOGRAPHY. References. Index.
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Dover Publications Inc. The Trial and Death of Socrates
Book SynopsisAmong the most important and influential philosophical works in Western thought: Euthyphro, exploring the concepts and aims of piety and religion; Apology, a defense of the integrity of Socrates'' teachings; Crito, exploring Socrates'' refusal to flee his death sentence; and Phaedo, in which Socrates embraces death and discusses the immortality of the soul.
£6.23
University of California Press Equity Growth and Community
Book SynopsisOver the years, much has been written about growing economic challenges, increasing income inequality, and political polarization in the United States. This book argues that lessons for addressing these national challenges are emerging from a new set of realities in America's metropolitan regions.Trade Review"The text’s ultimate strength lies in its pedagogical usefulness as resource for methods classes. The trove of data and resources available on the book’s website and free e-book version of the text make it a useful foundation for project-based statistics and mixed-methods courses." * Teaching Sociology *
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University of California Press Prisons of Debt
Book SynopsisA profound portrait of the hidden injustices that trap fathers in a cycle of punishment and debt. In the first study of its kind, sociologist Lynne Haney travels into state institutions across the country to document the experiences of the millions of fathers cycling through the criminal justice and child support systems. Prisons of Debt shows how these systems work together to create complex entanglementsrather than piling up in men's lives, these entanglements form feedback loops of disadvantage. The prisonchild support pipeline flows in both directions, deepening parents' debt and criminal justice involvement. Through moving accounts of men struggling to be fathers from behind prison walls and under the weight of support debt, Prisons of Debt exposes how the criminalization of child support undermines the most essential of familial relationships. Haney argues that these state systems can end up producing exactly the kind of parent they fear and loathe: bitter, unreliable, and cyclical fathers. Based on observations of 1,200 child support cases and interviews with 145 indebted fathers in New York, California, and Florida, Prisons of Debt reveals the actual practices of child support adjudication and enforcement alongside the lived realities of fathers trapped in those systems. The result is a rigorously documented analysis of how poor men are too often denied their rights of citizenship and of fatherhood.Trade Review"Haney shows how state bureaucracies seem to conspire against historically marginalized individuals, leaving indebted fathers beholden to the state and distanced from their children. She illustrates how systems of social exclusion and punishment operate by sharing the haunting stories of men who face the daunting task of navigating debt and a lack of gainful employment while under close surveillance by police. . . . This book uncovers structural inequalities and offers potential solutions. Highly recommended." * CHOICE *"A fantastic ethnography. . . .Lynne Haney has navigated readers through the institutional bureaucracy that leaves these fathers’ lives in shambles and bleeds into their lived experiences far beyond their incarcerations. Her intention to give voice to these fathers and center their experiences is remarkably done." * Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books *"Drawing on years of research in the New York, Florida, and California family court and prison systems, Haney weaves these men’s stories into a disturbing portrait of the U.S. child support enforcement regime as a modern form of debtors’ prison. The result is by far the most comprehensive and illuminating account of the interplay between child support enforcement and incarceration in the contemporary United States." * Boston Review *"Lynne Haney provides the first large-scale and rigorous accounting of the mutually reinforcing linkages between the criminal legal system and the child support system. This book is a thoughtful and careful accounting of how these two institutions influence one another to create compounding disadvantages for the vulnerable men who become entangled in these systems." * Social Forces *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: From Deadbeat to Dead Broke Part I Accumulation 1. Making Men Pay 2. The Debt of Imprisonment Part II Enforcement 3. Punishing Parents, Creating Criminals 4. The Imprisonment of Debt Part III Indebted Fatherhood 5. The Good, the Bad, and the Dead Broke 6. Cyclical Parenting Conclusion: Reforming Debt, Reimagining Fatherhood Appendix: About the Research Notes Bibliography Index
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University of California Press Undocumented Politics Place Gender and the
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Undocumented Politics provides rich theoretical advances to literature on transnational political strategies, the role of local-level contexts, and immigrant 'illegality.' . . . a powerful read that contributes to the literature on international migration, undocumented immigrants, and gender." * ILR Review *"I highly recommend this engaging and elegant monograph, suitable for students and researchers of migration and borders." * American Journal of Sociology *"Andrews has delivered an insightful, well-researched exposition on Mexican migration in the United States. . . . Undocumented Politics successfully showcases the ways that undocumented migrant women have self-advocated, despite their lack of access to legal and electoral outlets of political activism." * California History *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Legacies of (In)Equity 2. “Illegality” under Two Local Modes of Control 3. Stoicism and Striving in the Face of Exclusion 4. Cross-Border Fights, Rifts, and Ties 5. Pathways to Hometown Change Conclusion Methodological Appendix: Listening to Difference Notes References Index
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University of California Press The Samburu
Book SynopsisThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1965.
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Cambridge University Press minimus
Book SynopsisA lively introduction to Latin for children aged 7 and over. Join in the fun with Minimus - a mix of myths, stories, grammar support and historical background! This Teacher''s Resource Book provides full support for non-specialist teachers, including worksheets on various aspects of Roman life, suggested practical activities and translations of the Latin passages.Table of Contents1. Meet the family; 2. Food, glorious food; 3. Work, work, work; 4. The best days of your life; 5. Romans and Britons; 6. Off to town; 7. The military machine; 8. Time for a bath. 9. The soldier's life. 10. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 11. Some sad news. 12 Gods! Hear our prayers.
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Transworld Publishers Ltd The Informer
Book SynopsisIn 1988 IRA terrorist Sean O''Callaghan walked into a Tunbridge Wells police station and gave himself up. Two years later, in a Belfast courtroom, he pleaded guilty to all charges of which he was accused and received a sentence of 539 years. Since being a teenager he had been an active member of the IRA and had risen to be the head of their Southern Command. He was responsible for two murders and many terrorist attacks. He was a linchpin of the organization.But in 1996, he was released from prison by royal prerogative. For fourteen years he had been the most highly placed informer within the IRA and had fed the Irish Garda with countless pieces of invaluable information. He prevented the assassination of the Prince and Princess of Wales at a London theatre, he sabotaged operations, explained strategy and caused the arrests of many IRA members. He has done more than any individual to unlock the code of silence that governs the IRA''s members, and has in effect made it pTrade Review'A book of major significance...told with the suspense of a thriller' -- Mark Kenny * Daily Express *'A cracking story...O'Callaghan is one of the greatest friends of peace in Ireland' * Observer *'An extraordinary memoir of life within the murky world of Republicanism...filled with astonishing insights into the personalities and politics of the Provisionals' -- Kevin Toolis * Guardian *'The extraordinary story of an extraordinary man...His well-written book sheds an unprecedented light on the inner workings of the "Republican Movement"' -- Conor Cruise O'Brien * Sunday Telegraph *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd The Kings Return Thomas Hill 3 Thomas Hill Novels
Book SynopsisAndrew Swanston read law at Cambridge, but was inspired to write by his lifelong interest in early modern history. His Thomas Hill novels The King's Spy, The King's Exile and The King's Return are set against the backdrops of the English Civil War, Cromwell's Commonwealth and the early Restoration respectively. He is also the author of Waterloo: The Bravest Man and Beautiful Star and Other Stories. His first historical thriller set during the reign of Elizabeth I Incendium (published in paperback as The Incendium Plot) introduced readers to the academic, lawyer and intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff, whose adventures continue in Chaos. Andrew Swanston lives in Surrey.
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Spymaster The Life of Britains Most Decorated
Book Synopsis'I cannot think of a better biography of a spy chief'Richard Davenport-Hines, The SpectatorSir Maurice Oldfield was one of the most important British spies of the Cold War era.Trade ReviewAn exemplary biography... it is full of perceptive intimacies and plenty of tradecraft, subterfuge, deception and revelation. I cannot think of a better biography of a spy chief. -- Richard Davenport-Hines * The Spectator *a frank and clear-eyed, if affectionate, biography of a great public servant, cruelly traduced -- Matthew Parris * Spectator, Books of the Year 2016 *An intriguing portrait of a brilliant man * Mail on Sunday *Gripping and candid. * The Times *A welcome biography of a man able to combine warm family and personal relationships with hard-headed intellectual analysis, taking the cold decisions needed to succeed in the most unaccountable and secret of government agencies. -- Richard Norton-Taylor * Guardian *[Maurice Oldfield] was the first professional intelligence officer to make it all the way to the top and become Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service and he was a seminal figure in the creation of the modern MI6. An invisible legend, but a legend nevertheless. -- Frederick ForsythA lively, readable and delightful portrait of one of the most charming men to emerge from the shadows. * Sunday Telegraph *This is the finest biography of a British Spymaster ever written. From Oldfield’s Derbyshire roots to the peaks and valleys of his MI6 career, the insights are revealing, the judgements are fair and the well-wrought narrative makes a compelling read. This is a marvellous addition to the historical literature of the secret world. -- Jonathan AitkenDenied access to the official files but with the co-operation of former intelligence officers, Oldfield's nephew has produced an immensely enjoyable biography of the most important post-war spy chief of Britain's still very, very secret Secret Intelligence Service, revealing the previously unknown private person and the man who kept the British government informed during the Cold War. -- Stephen Dorril, author of MI6: Fifty Years of Special OperationsA revealing study of this most unlikely of spy chiefs, the clever farmer’s son from Derbyshire who reached the top of the most class-bound of professions. Pearce paints a rounded portrait of an enigmatic personality, but one whose skilful reading of human nature and empathy with colleagues made him a popular ‘Chief’ of the Secret Intelligence Service in the dangerous days of the Cold War. * Roger Hermiston, author of The Greatest Traitor *Fuller and more rounded than previous accounts... Pearce amplifies and clarifies our image of a man who contributed significantly to the national zeal and, arguably, world peace. -- Alan Judd * Literary Review *A fascinating insight into the complex world of a master spy. -- Charles Cumming, author of A Divided Spy
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Parliament The Biography Volume I Ancestral
Book SynopsisThe history of Parliament is the history of the United Kingdom itself. It has a cast of thousands. Some were ambitious, visionary and altruistic. Others were hot-headed, violent and self-serving. Few were unambiguously noble. Yet their rowdy confrontations, their campaigning zeal and their unstable alliances framed our nation.This first of two volumes takes us on a 500-year journey from Parliament''s earliest days in the thirteenth century through the turbulent years of the Wars of the Roses and the upheavals of the Civil Wars, and up to 1801, when Parliament and the United Kingdom, embracing Scotland and Ireland emerged in a modern form.Chris Bryant tells this epic tale through the lives of the myriad MPs, lords and bishops who passed through Parliament. It is the vivid, colourful biography of a cast of characters whose passions and obsessions, strengths and weaknesses laid the foundations of modern democracy.Trade ReviewThis magnificent book... Bryant is a fine historian. His understanding of political processes shines through. After this epic the next volume will be eagerly awaited -- Leo McKinstry * Express *A bravura ‘biography’ of Parliament… both charming and important… A carefully constructed and lucidly written adventure story about the institution that – like it or not – still shapes our lives -- Roy Hattersley * Telegraph *Admirably comprehensive… and written in the kind of lucid, elegant prose now rarely associated with our elected representatives * New Statesman *a fascinating study into the lives and reputations of those who, honourable or not, have sat as parliamentarians... compelling reading -- Chris Skidmore * Times Literary Supplement *This book tells the story of our greatest national institution. It is well-written, contains much truth, and a great deal of important information. It is a wonderful idea. -- Peter OborneLively... a warts-and-all account of how MPs have first survived and subsequently shaped and initiated policy * The Lady *This is a wonderful, wry view of the history of parliament "from the inside". Chris Bryant is a great myth-buster. If you ever thought that modern MPs were more corrupt or worse behaved than their predecessors, then read on. You'll find it's not quite so simple. -- Mary BeardA remarkably readable and scholarly account of the emergence of the British Parliament over its first five hundred years or so -- Ken ClarkeA wonderfully iconoclastic yet affectionate history ... Bryant tells the story with clarity and verve. -- Diarmaid MacCulloch, Professor of the History of the Church, Oxford UniversityWorthy of its venerable subject * Independent on Sunday *
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Transworld Publishers Ltd Burned Alive
Book SynopsisWhen Souad was seventeen she fell in love. In her village, as in so many others, sex before marriage was considered a grave dishonour to one''s family and was punishable by death. This was her crime. Her brother-in-law was given the task of arranging her punishment. One morning while Souad was washing the family''s clothes, he crept up on her, poured petrol over her and set her alight. In the eyes of their community he was a hero. An execution for a ''crime of honour'' was a respectable duty unlikely to bring about condemnation from others. It certainly would not have provoked calls for his prosecution. More than five thousand cases of such honour killings are reported around the world each year and many more take place that we hear nothing about.Miraculously, Souad survived rescued by the women of her village, who put out the flames and took her to a local hospital. Horrifically burned, and abandoned by her family and community, it was only the intervention of a EurTrade Review'The terrifying memoir of a young Palestinian woman...Her ordeal reveals the scandalous treatment of women that is the real human rights abuse in the West Bank' -- Sunday Telegraph
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Ebury Publishing Auschwitz
Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER''Superb'' ANDREW ROBERTSIn this classic book, highly acclaimed author and broadcaster Laurence Rees tells the definitive history of the most notorious Nazi institution of them all. We discover how Auschwitz evolved from a concentration camp for Polish political prisoners into the site of the largest mass murder in history - part death camp, part concentration camp, where around a million Jews were killed. Auschwitz examines the mentality and motivations of the key Nazi decision makers, and perpetrators of appalling crimes speak here for the first time about their actions. Drawing on Rees''s landmark documentary and material from the Russian archives, which challenged many previously accepted arguments, this book reveals significant and disturbing facts - from the operation of a brothel to the corruption that was rife throughout the camp.This is the story of murder, brutality, coTrade ReviewThank God that occasionally books of the stature of Laurence Rees's superb Auschwitz: The Nazis and the Final Solution are published... Fascinating. * Evening Standard *Excellent * The Independent *A key to understanding man's inhumanity to man * The Guardian *Well-written with striking testimonies from bystanders, perpetrators and victims. The interviews with SS men, and sundry European Fascists, are genuinely revealing, and must have been exceptionally difficult to negotiate * Daily Telegraph *Devastating. Rees's research is impeccable and intrepid. Ultimately he does at the gut level what Hannah Arendt achieved some 40 years ago at the level of philosophy: he forces the reader to shift the Holocaust out of the realm of nightmare or Gothic horror and acknowledge it as something all too human. Scrupulous and honest, this book is utterly without illusions * Washington Post, USA *
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Random House USA Inc Healthy No Matter What
Book SynopsisA provocative manifesto that teaches you how to take control of your own health, no matter your age or circumstances—from an innovative doctor and his philosopher daughter“If you care about your health or the well-being of others, read this book.”—Ethan Kross, author of ChatterDr. Alex Jadad is the creator of the Jadad scale, which has become the world’s most widely used methodology to assess the quality of clinical trials, and his daughter Tamen Jadad-Garcia is a health entrepreneur and philosopher. Here they combine their expertise to uncover the medical system’s unstable foundations, which condemn you to be ill. The Jadads begin this exploration with a simple question: “What is health?”Through engaging stories and case studies, the Jadads expand the understanding of health beyond the medical industrial complex. They show how distant connections in your personal networks can influence key asp
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Penguin Putnam Inc Me You Us Best Friends
Book SynopsisA fun and revealing journal to fill out with your best friendThis new spinoff edition of the bestselling journal Me, You, Us is specially designed for BFFs to fill out together. Use the prompts to capture funny moments, favorite memories, and personal messages to share only with each other. Decide on your perfect theme song. Design your matching tattoos. Capture special moments, jokes, and ideas that are just “so us.” There are no rules – just lots of creative ways to explore and celebrate your special connection. Featuring sixteen pages of new prompts as well as updated illustrated pages throughout, this playful, upbeat, and engaging book is a fun experience to share as well as a time capsule to look back on.
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Penguin Books Ltd Parting Shots
Book SynopsisMatthew Parris''s Parting Shots is a treasure trove of wit, venom and serious analysis.Up till 2006 a British Ambassador leaving his post was encouraged to write what was known as a valedictory despatch, to be circulated to a small number of influential people in government. This was the parting shot, an opportunity to offer a personal and frank view of the host country, the manners and morals of its people, their institutions, the state of their cooking and their drains. But it was also a chance to let rip at the Foreign Office itself and to look back on a career spent in the service of a sometimes ungrateful nation.Combining gems from the archives with more recent despatches obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, Parting Shots sheds light on Britain''s place in the world, revealing the curious cocktail of privilege and privation that makes up the life of an ambassador.''Wonderful ... a glimpse of that lost world of private eloquence and erudite candour'' Matthew d''Ancona, Evening Standard''Unbuttoned, indiscreet and very funny'' Yorkshire PostMatthew Parris had a short career in the Foreign Office where one of his tasks was to distribute incoming valedictory despatches. He was a Conservative MP from 1979 to 1986, since when he has worked as a journalist. He is the author of A Castle in Spain, Parting Shots, and A Spanish Ambassador''s Suitcase. He divides his time between Derbyshire (where his old constituency was situated) and east London.
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Harvard University Press Numbers and the Making of Us
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA fascinating book. -- James Ryerson * New York Times Book Review *Fascinating…This is bold, heady stuff…The breadth of research Everett covers is impressive, and allows him to develop a narrative that is both global and compelling. He is as much at home describing the niceties of experimental work in cognitive science as he is discussing arcane tribal rituals and the technical details of grammar…It is often poignant, and makes a virtue of the author’s experiences with some of the indigenous peoples he describes, based on a childhood following his missionary parents—in particular his famous father, Daniel Everett—into the Amazon jungle…Numbers is eye-opening, even eye-popping. And it makes a powerful case for language, as a cultural invention, being central to the making of us. -- Vyvyan Evans * New Scientist *Everett buttresses his argument with an impressive array of studies from different fields…It all adds up to a powerful and convincing case for Everett’s main thesis: that numbers are neither natural nor innate to humans but ‘a creation of the human mind, a cognitive invention that has altered forever how we see and distinguish quantities.’ His argument that numbers played a crucial role in the development of agriculture and the complex societies it supported is equally persuasive. -- Amir Alexander * Wall Street Journal *In this multi-disciplinary investigation, anthropologist Caleb Everett examines the seemingly limitless possibilities and innovations made possible by the evolution of number systems. -- Rachel E. Gross * Smithsonian *Caleb Everett provides a fascinating account of the development of human numeracy, from innate abilities to the complexities of agricultural and trading societies, all viewed against the general background of human cultural evolution. He successfully draws together insights from linguistics, cognitive psychology, anthropology, and archaeology in a way that is accessible to the general reader as well as to specialists. He does not avoid controversy, making this a key contribution to a developing debate. -- Bernard Comrie, University of California, Santa BarbaraIn his journey through the millennia of human evolution, from the forests of Amazonia to the deserts of Australia, ever in search of a better understanding of human diversity, Caleb Everett presents a breathtaking narrative of how the human species developed one of its most distinct cognitive and linguistic achievements: to count and to use concepts of quantity to expand and enrich a wide range of cultural activities. -- Bernd Heine, University of Cologne
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Ebury Publishing The Way Of The Wizard
Book SynopsisIn THE WAY OF THE WIZARD, Deepk Chopra sheds light on 20 life-enhancing principles for rediscovering the magic that we have lost, but that remains within our grasp.
£11.69
Vintage Separation
Book SynopsisSeparation, the second volume of Attachment and Loss, continues John Bowlby''s influential work on the importance of the parental relationship to mental health. Here he considers separation and the anxiety that accompanies it: the fear of imminent or anticipated separation, the fear induced by parental threats of separation, and the inversion of the parent-child relationship. Dr Bowlby re-examines the situations that cause us to feel fear and compares them with evidence from animals. He concludes that fear is initially aroused by certain elemental situations - sudden movement, darkness or separation - which, although intrinsically harmless, are indicative of an increased risk of danger.Attachment and Loss is a deeply important series of works that continue to influence the landscape of psychoanalysis and psychology, and its second volume, Separation, provides a unique exploration of anxiety in the parent-child relationship.Trade Review"The publication of Attachment and Loss will prove a turning point in the history of psychoanalysis and psychology generally." Times Literary Supplement "It is difficult to exaggerate the importance of Dr Bowlby's work...In practical terms, his ideas have modified and will continue to influence the rearing of children and the treatment of those who are disturbed. In theoretical terms, his contributions have given psychoanalysis a shot in the arm and a biological perspective which was sadly lacking." -- Anthony Storr Sunday Times
£15.29
Gill Pocket Scottish Tales 25 classics to delight and
Book SynopsisThis compelling collection of the best-known and most exciting Scottish myths andlegends is filled with magic and mystery.Stories include Angus and Bride', The Nimble Tailor', The Lonely Giant', King David and the Stag', Robert the Bruce and the Spider', The Mermaid's Revenge', St Columba', The Loch Ness Monster' and Callum and the Selkie'.
£6.99
Gill BullyProof Kids
Book SynopsisWe can''t always be there to protect our kids as they make their way in the world. What we can do is equip them with the tools they need to ensure they have a positive social experience.Based on many years'' experience counselling bullies and targets, Stella O''Malley offers concrete strategies to empower children and teenagers to deal confidently with bullying and dominant characters.She identifies effective ways for families to cope when bullying occurs, including approaching the school authorities, communicating with the bully''s parents and tips to tackle cyberbullying.Stella''s common-sense approach will help your child, tween or teen to develop their emotional intelligence and will provide relief for families navigating the rapidly changing social environment, both online and in school.''Bully-Proof Kids is the handbook for Irish parents to deal with bullying and exclusion.'' DR MARY O''KANE, EARLY YEARS''A vital life raft for parents, teache
£14.39
Gill The Secret Lives of Adults
Book SynopsisPeople have been sharing their life stories with psychologist Allison Keating for the past eighteen years, and the words she hears most often are I feel overwhelmed,' followed by I thought I'd have it figured out by now.'Adulthood is tough. As we try to divide ourselves between our partner, children, parents, siblings, friends and colleagues, it is no wonder we can feel overwhelmed, often neglecting the most important relationship of all the one we have with ourselves.The Secret Lives of Adults invites you to audit and improve your seven key relationships, looking at how your past has influenced who you are today.ASK YOURSELF Is there a big gap between your public and private self? What are your expectations of others and of yourself? Do you understand why you react to certain comments? Do you repeat patterns of behaviour in your relationships?
£15.29
Gill Death on Irelands Eye
Book SynopsisA tragic death, a murder trial and a 170-year-old mystery but what really happened?Shortly after Maria Kirwan died in a lonely inlet on Ireland's Eye, it was decided that she had drowned accidentally during a day spent with her husband on the picturesque island. This inquest verdict appeared to conclude the melancholy events that consumed the fishing village of Howth, Co Dublin, in September 1852.But not long afterwards, suspicion fell upon Maria's husband, William Burke Kirwan, as whispers of unspeakable cruelty, an evil character and a secret life rattled through the streets of Dublin.Investigations led to William's arrest and trial for murder. The story swelled into one of the most bitterly divisive chapters in the dark annals of Irish criminal history. Yet questions remain: does the evidence stand up? What role did the heavy hand of Victorian moral outrage play? Was William really guilty of murder, or did the ever present moral facts' fill in gaps where hard proof was absent?Now, this compelling modern analysis revisits the key evidence, asking sober questions about the facts, half-facts and fantasies buried within the yellowed pages of the Ireland's Eye case files.
£14.39
Gill The Self Love Habit
Book SynopsisLove is the antidote to fear. Love is life itself. However, many of us find it easy to love others but do not know how to love ourselves.Do you struggle with the seemingly difficult' parts of yourself that lurk in the shadows, often hidden from the world frustration, anxiety, self-doubt, anger? The Self-Love Habit is about learning to bring these parts of yourself out from the darkness and into the light. By loving and paying attention to the rejected aspects of ourselves, we give ourselves the power to transform in ways we never thought possible.Fiona Brennan's four powerful self-love habits Listen, Open, Value, Energise will teach you how to do this. When you truly love yourself, your whole world opens to serenity and your self-imposed limitations fall away. You no longer feel the background hum of anxiety and your mind becomes clear.The accompanying hypnotherapy audios will rewire your brain as you sleep and help you to start the day full of loving energy by changing the negative, unconscious habit of living through fear into the positive, conscious habit of living through love.Get ready to transform internal battles into inner peace and external relationships into a source of endless joy as you discover why self-love is the most selfless love of all.The Self-Love Habit includes a foreword by Niall BreslinPraise for Fiona's previous bestselling book, The Positive Habit: Life-changing! Manifest the habit of happiness and success.' Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the SoulThe Positive Habit is empowering, highly practical and what we all need right now. It shows you how to let go of anxiety and to live happily with an open heart.' Ivor Browne, former Professor of Psychiatry and Chief Psychiatrist of the Eastern Health BoardPractical, kind, useful and informative, Fiona's book helps teach us why we feel and react the way we do, and that's key to making positive changes in our lives.' Vicki Notaro, Editor-in-Chief, StellarThroughout my twenties, I suffered from anxiety and I have always been hard on myself. When I turned 30 I decided to overcome this by trying various methods, but nothing can compare toThe Positive Habit. I am now kind and compassionate to myself and have let go of many negative habits. It's been lifechanging.' Isobel Cunningham, clientLearning The Positive Habit has made me feel more empowered and freed me from anxiety. I realize I am worth much more than I previously thought.' Alice Harrington, client
£14.24
Gill The Im Grand Mamual
Book SynopsisPJ Kirby and Kevin Twomey are two mammy's boys from Cork who are always up for a skit.The I'm Grand Mamual is Kevin and PJ's hilarious and heart-warming ode to their mammies, Phil and Nuala. Taking a different well-worn saying such as We haven't died a winter yet' and Sure, who'd be looking at you anyway?' Kevin and PJ recount wild experiences from their lives from coming out, holidays and money management to dating, hustling and sustainability where the phrase has rung true, proving that Mam always knows best.With great humour and middling advice, The I'm Grand Mamual is a big-sisterly companion that proudly celebrates embracing yourself and the uniquely Irish motherchild relationship.
£12.59
Penguin Books Ltd Too Good to Leave Too Bad to Stay
Book SynopsisHow do you know when it''s time to leave a relationship? When do fixable issues become unavoidable barriers? And how to you put your self-worth first?Brilliantly incisive, witty and extremely informative, Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay is the essential companion to every person needs when navigating love and relationships.________''This book empowers you to make changes in your life for the better'' 5***** Reader Review''This book put all my relationship doubts into perspective. I really believe it has saved my marriage!'' 5***** Reader Review''Absolutely brilliant book for anyone struggling to make sense of their relationship'' 5***** Reader Review''This isn''t just a book, it''s a whole series of top-expert counselling sessions'' 5***** Reader Review________Every relationship has its ups and downs. But when problems do arise, so often we can''t find the way fo
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Penguin Books Ltd The Desert War Book 4 of the Ladybird Expert
Book SynopsisPart of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES.____________Why was North Africa such a key component in Britain''s success over Mussolini and his Italian Army?How did they blunt Italy''s actions?What challenges did they face?And what new technologies were brought to bear?When fascist dictator Mussolini declared war against Britain he was taking a huge risk . . . Italy lacked natural resources, and Britain and France''s wealth.He hoped to create a new Roman Empire across the Mediterranean and into Africa. And with Hitler and the Nazi''s by his side he had a great chance of doing so - but what was it that stopped him?Discover the answers and more inside James Holland''s The Desert War, the thrilling and accessible account that explains what happened, who the key figures were and the tactics, triumphs and failures on both sides . . .Trade ReviewPraise for WW2 Ladybird Experts Series * - *Shines a light on some of the darkest and most dramatic moments of the six-year conflict. * Daily Mail *The artwork is gloriously retro, echoing the original Ladybird house style but containing completely up to date information. * Shiny New Books *
£7.59
Penguin Books Ltd It Must Be My Hormones
Book SynopsisTake control of your hormones and feel happier and healthier, with this practical guide to re-balancing your body and getting your life back on track____________Hormones play a crucial role in our health and well-being, yet few of us understand the toll they take on our bodies when we don''t achieve a balance.Whether you''re riding the roller coasters of puberty, pregnancy or the menopause, we''re all a slave to our hormones at some point in our lives, and they can leave you feeling tired, low and irritable.In It Must Be My Hormones, leading specialists in women''s health Dr Marion Gluck and nutritionist Vicki Edgson, show you the role that each of our major hormones plays, how a deficiency can affect our well-being, and what we can do to restore the balance.In this book you''ll discover: How to keep the weight off with thyroid boosting mega-foods Vitamins which work wonders for your skin Ho
£15.29
Penguin Books Ltd Ill Fares The Land
Book Synopsis''Ill fares the land, to hastening ills a prey,Where wealth accumulates, and men decay'' - Oliver GoldsmithSomething is profoundly wrong with the way we live today. For thirty years we have made a virtue out of the pursuit of material self-interest: indeed, this very pursuit now constitutes whatever remains of our sense of shared purpose. But we have forgotten how to think about the life we live together: its goals and purposes. We are now not only post-ideological; we have become post-ethical. We have lost touch with the old questions that have defined politics since the Greeks: is it good? Is it fair? Is it just? Is it right? Will it help bring about a better society? A better world? The social contract that defined postwar life in Europe and America - the guarantee of security, stability and fairness - is no longer assured; in fact, it''s no longer part of collective conversation. In this exceptional short book, Tony Judt reveals how we have arrived at our present dangerously confused moment and masterfully crystallizes our great unease, showing how we might yet think ourselves out of it. If we are to replace fear with confidence then we need a different story to tell, about state and society alike: a story that carries moral and political conviction. Providing that story is the purpose of this book.Trade ReviewSinewy analysis and supple prose, as clear and refreshing as a mountain stream -- Christopher Silvester * Telegraph *One of the most remarkable books on politics to have appeared for a very long time -- John Gray * Literary Review *Elegant, courageous and deeply humane -- Dominic Sandbrook * Sunday Times *
£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd Scotlands Empire
Book SynopsisT.M. Devine (OBE) is University Research Professor and Director of the Research Institute of Irish and Scottish Studies at the University of Aberdeen.Trade ReviewScotland's Empire is a fascinating work, replete with telling detail and continually throwing out observations which invite further speculation * Literary Review *A book that will be enjoyed by anyone interested in history, or who simply enjoys a good story, well told -- Laurence James * Herald *The history of the British empire will never look the same after this book -- Professor Christopher BaylyTom Devine, Scotland's foremost historian, follows up his majestic The Scottish Nation with a forensic analysis of Scotland's central role in the British Empire ... Devine creates a book that suits post-devolution Scotland - we only have ourselves to understand -- Frank McAvetty, MSP * Sunday Herald (Books of the Year 2003) *As a sophisticated and clearly argued statement of Scots and Empire this book could hardly be bettered * Scotsman *
£12.34
James Clarke & Co Ltd Homosexuality
Book SynopsisIn the debate about homosexuality one thing that seems clear - on an issue renowned for lack of clarity and controversy - is that two fundamentally incompatible positions continue to hold tenaciously. One asserts that homosexual acts are legitimate, the other that they are not. Concentration on the legitimacy of sexual expression rather than on underlying needs has made the debate about homosexuality incapable of resolution. Homosexuality: A New Christian Ethic presents a psychoanalytic interpretation that has shifted the focus of the debate from symptoms to root causes. The crux of Elizabeth Moberly''s argument is that ''the homosexual condition involves legitimate developmental needs, the fulfilment of which has been blocked by an underlying ambivalence to members of the same sex''. But while the argument is certainly controversial, it involves a much-needed restatement of the traditional Christian distinction between the homosexual condition and its expression in homosexual activityTrade Review"[...] this is a valuable and detailed book of reference...Dr Moberly wants to encourage the Church to become the kind of community which makes that change a positive and healing experience, for the Church is community of love, forgiveness and prayer in which Christ heals the wounds of the past which still cause us suffering." P.E. Coleman, Theology, vol 87, issue 154Table of ContentsPreface; 1. What is Homosexuality?; 2. A New Outlook; 3. The Christian Position Reassessed; 4. Healing and Prayer.
£15.91
Schofield & Sims Ltd First Comprehension Teachers Guide Years 23 Ages
Book SynopsisFirst Comprehension provides an early introduction to written comprehension, developing children's enthusiasm for reading and their ability to interpret texts. The First Comprehension Teacher's Guide provides a wealth of supporting information and resources, enabling you to use First Comprehension to its full potential.
£10.00
Schofield & Sims Ltd Fractions Decimals and Percentages Book 2
Book SynopsisSchofield & Sims Fractions, Decimals and Percentages is a comprehensive programme for teaching fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion. The Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Book 2 Teacher's Guide contains everything you need to teach the Year 2 requirements for these topics, including lesson plans and assessment resources.
£10.00
Harvest House Publishers,U.S. Power of a Praying Wife Deluxe Edition The
Book SynopsisThe Power of a Praying Wife has encouraged countless wives. In this beautiful new padded edition, Stormie shares how God has strengthened her own marriage since she began to pray for her husband, including his role as a father and leader, his emotions and health, and his faith and future.
£14.85
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Sociology of Work
Book SynopsisThis leading, authoritative textbook has been carefully and substantially revised to provide the indispensable foundational resource for the sociology of work. The fourth edition has been transformed to combine unrivalled explanations of classic theories with the most cutting-edge research, data and debates.Keith Grint and Darren Nixon examine different sociological approaches to work, emphasizing the links between social processes, institutions of employment and their social and domestic contexts. The fourth edition includes: a new chapter on work and identity, exploring issues such as the rise of consumption and the cultural economy, worklife balance, the social meaning of work and unemployment; a fully rewritten chapter that comprehensively reviews trends in the contemporary service economy, particularly the rise of emotional and aesthetic forms of labour and the polarization of employment in the knowledge or informational economy; Trade Review"This new text provides a remarkably comprehensive overview of the world of work, rich in its coverage of diverse disciplinary perspectives, and offering historical, contemporary and future-oriented accounts of working patterns and controversies. And it does what many texts claim and few deliver – that is, it pays detailed attention to issues of gender and race as well as class."Jill Rubery, Manchester Business School "A magnificent new edition that manages to combine key theories, analysis of contemporary changes in the service economy and speculation about the future of work – all in an admirably accessible style. An indispensable text for students of labour geography as well as for sociologists of work and employment."Linda McDowell, University of Oxford Table of ContentsIntroduction1. What is Work?2. Work in Historical Perspective3. Classical Approaches to Work: Marx, Durkheim and Weber4. Contemporary Theories of Work Organization5. Class, Industrial Conflict and the Labour Process6. Gender, Patriarchy and Trade Unions7. Race, Ethnicity and Labour Markets: Recruitment and the Politics of Exclusion8. Working Technology9. Contemporary Work: The Service Sector and the Knowledge Economy10. The Meaning of Work in the Contemporary Economy11. Work in the Global EconomyGlossary
£37.04
Vintage Publishing River of Time
Book SynopsisBetween 1970 and 1975 Jon Swain, the English journalist portrayed in David Puttnam''s film, The Killing Fields, lived in the lands of the Mekong river. This is his account of those years, and the way in which the tumultuous events affected his perceptions of life and death as Europe never could. He also describes the beauty of the Mekong landscape - the villages along its banks, surrounded by mangoes, bananas and coconuts, and the exquisite women, the odours of opium, and the region''s other face - that of violence and corruption.Trade ReviewA remarkable heart-breaking book -- Gavin YoungJon Swain's powerful and moving book goes further than anything else I have read towards explaining the appeal of Indo-China and its tragic conflicts... A brilliant and unsettling examination of the age-old bonds between death, beauty, violence and the imagination, which came together in Vietnam and nowhere else -- J. G. Ballard * Sunday Times *An absolutely riveting book... Haunting, compulsive and beautifully written, River of Time looks set to become a classic -- Alexander Frater * Observer *His book is a damning indictment and a triumphant witness. Brief, wrenching, it is surely the freshest and most sensitive account of those times -- Michael Binyon * The Times *A sombre, magnificent book * Daily Mail *
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Vintage Publishing Faith in Fakes
Book SynopsisUmberto Eco (19322016) wrote fiction, literary criticism and philosophy. His first novel, The Name of the Rose, was a major international bestseller. His other works include Foucault's Pendulum, The Island of the Day Before, Baudolino, The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana, The Prague Cemetery and Numero Zero along with many brilliant collections of essays.Trade ReviewIn the age of innumerable populist polymaths, Eco is the exception, a commentator who makes sense of what so often seems senseless. All the more reason to read him * Time Out *That he can write with equal agility on such subjects as the World Cup, St Thomas Aquinas, and how the wearing of tight blue jeans constricts the interior life as well as the body...in a a style that is both serious and diverting, is an achievement unparalleled in British journalism * New Statesman *There is enough liveliness here, and enough imaginative suggestiveness, to keep the reader furiously entertained * Sunday Times *A scintillating collection of writings by one of the most influential thinkers of our time * Los Angeles Times *Eco is...a highly entertaining and perceptive "decoder" of the world * Times Literary Supplement *
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Little, Brown Book Group Eric Harrison Teach Yourself to Meditate
Book SynopsisA clear and practical guide to learning meditation techniquesMany people are turning to meditation as an effective way to relax and find inner peace. Regular meditation can help you to combat stress, improve your general health, increase your awareness and boost your capacity to think clearly and creatively. Teach Yourself to Meditate is the ideal guide for everyone who wants to learn this powerful technique. This excellent book explains what meditation is, why it works and how to do it, as well as the 10 core meditation practices which work best for everyone. Throughout the book there are also easy-to-follow exercises and enjoyable ''spot meditations'' which you can do any time, anywhere. By investing just a few minutes a day, you will learn a skill that will greatly improve the quality of your life.Trade ReviewAn excellent book * Daily Mail *A clear and practical guide to learning meditation techniques * Kindred Spirit Magazine *
£14.24
Little, Brown Book Group The 10Day MBA A stepbystep guide to mastering the
Book Synopsis''Anyone who has ever wished they attended a top-ten MBA school now has an alternative. Silbiger''s The 10-Day MBA. It distils the basics of a top MBA programme. It''s interesting, informative and certainly cheaper. I recommend it!'' Tom Fischgrund, author of The Insider''s Guide to the Top Ten Business SchoolsA business classic, The 10-Day MBA provides an invaluable guide for all the people who do not have the time or resources to take a full-time business degree, or who require a short revision aid. Internationally acclaimed, this carefully structured and easy-to-read course will enable you to understand the concepts and jargon used in the business world without having to leave your desk. Here is your chance to become familiar with the key tools and theories taught at Harvard and Stanford and other leading business schools - in just ten days!
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Little, Brown Book Group The Healing Power Of EFT and Energy Psychology
Book SynopsisYour body is comprised of energy pathways and energy centres that are in constant motion, interconnecting with your cells, organs, immune system, mood and thoughts. THE HEALING POWER OF EFT AND ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY incorporates the concepts of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to show you how to shift these energies, so you can influence your physical health, your emotional patterns, and your state of mind. With this strategy, stubborn phobias often fade in minutes, the lifelong effects of an early trauma can frequently be reduced or completely eliminated, uncontrollable anger can rapidly become manageable and even elusive physical problems may respond where other treatments have failed. Here are simple step-by-step instructions to help you: change unwanted habits and behaviours; enhance your ability to love, succeed and enjoy life; overcome fear, guilt, shame, jealousy or anger. This clearly illustrated and easy to follow energy approach will help bring about significant cha
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Little, Brown Book Group GuRu RuPaul
Book SynopsisTHE OFFICIAL RUPAUL BOOK WITH A FOREWORD BY JANE FONDA. AS SEEN ON RUPAUL''S DRAG RACE!A timeless collection of philosophies from renaissance performer and the world''s most famous shape-shifter RuPaul, whose sage outlook has created an unprecedented career for more than thirty-five years. GuRu is packed with more than 80 beautiful photographs that illustrate the concept of building the life you want from the outside in and the inside out.''You''re born naked and the rest is drag''As someone who has deconstructed life''s hilarious facade, RuPaul has broken ''the fourth wall'' to expand on the concept of mind, body, and spirit. This unique perspective has allowed RuPaul to break the shackles of self-imposed limitations, but reader beware, this is a daily practice that requires diligence and touchstones to keep you walking in the sunshine of tTrade ReviewA glossy book filled with stunning pics of our hero in and out of drag, accompanied by his own musings on everything from love and career to confidence and spirituality . . . [T]here are more than a few hilarious pearls of wisdom from the renowned star that might induce a chuckle . . . as a stocking filler for the Drag Race fan, it can't be beaten * New! *GuRu, like its author, is empowering in its fierce beauty * Booklist *A collection of mantras, sayings and touchstones from the world's most heartfelt Glamazon, it's a life GPS for creative, expansive souls. Ru encourages us to tap into our power, creativity, resilience and beauty through spiritual practice and meditation. And there are lots of pretty pictures, too. Higher consciousness via camp with a bit of drag porn on the side, this is the perfect gift book for Christmas * Attitude *Filled with RuPaul's wisest and wittiest life advice, accompanied by 80 fabulous and, in some cases, never-before-seen photographs * Midlands Zone *
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Ebury Publishing The Meaning Revolution
Book Synopsis''One of the most extraordinary thinkers on leadership and management I have ever encountered'' - Sheryl SandbergForget the standard practices of leadership taught in business school -- all about compensation, command and control. This is a new model for how to inspire -- through purpose, principle and people. The Meaning Revolution is Fred Kofman''s call to arms for anyone who has ever felt unengaged at work and offers actionable advice for how we can all find more meaning and dignity whatever we do.Bringing together economics and conflict resolution, counselling and mindfulness, Kofman explains how our most deep-seated anxiety is that we are wasting our lives. The things that we think matter -- salaries and job titles -- actually only account for 15% of our motivation at work. The other 85% is about how we belong, feeling we make a difference, that we serve a purpose larger than ourselves. Transformative leadership is about helping emplTrade ReviewFred’s teachings changed my career and my life. He is one of the most extraordinary thinkers on leadership and management I have ever encountered. * Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO and founder of LeanIn.Org & OptionB.Org *Fred is one of the most enlightened people I’ve met in business. Over the last decade, he has consistently provided me insights that have changed the way I see myself and connect with others. The Meaning Revolution will do the same for you. * Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn *Kofman argues that vocational growth and personal growth are inextricable, and he is well positioned to make that argument. . . . You can’t read this book without asking yourself deep and invaluable questions about your life and your calling. * Robert Wright, senior lecturer at Princeton; author of THE EVOLUTION OF GOD, THE MORAL ANIMAL, NONZERO, and WHY BUDDHISM IS TRUE *The Meaning Revolution reminds us of the importance of moral authority, trust, compassion, and integrity for effective leadership. Well written and insightful, the book is a must-read for all those interested in leadership. * Drew Fudenberg (professor of economics, MIT) and Jean Tirole (Nobel Laureate in economics, Toulouse School of Economics); authors of GAME THEORY *As Fred Kofman makes brilliantly clear in The Meaning Revolution, real leadership is not about hitting your numbers—it’s about creating a culture of purpose and meaning, and inspiring others to realize that they can make a lasting difference in the world around them. * Arianna Huffington *Welcome to the rigorously reasoned, deeply heartfelt, and always enlightening mind of Fred Kofman. Trained as an economist, with stops along the way as a management professor and consultant, Fred’s official title at LinkedIn is vice president of executive development. But I have a shorter name for what he does. I call him the High Priest of Capitalism. * Reid Hoffman, founder and former chairman of LinkedIn; board member of Microsoft (from his introduction) *I believe culture needs to be about realizing personal passions and using the company as a platform to pursue those passions. Fred Kofman explores that notion even more deeply through vivid stories and truly profound reflections on business leadership and conscious capitalism. Read on! * Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft *Fred has accomplished a great feat. He has integrated rationality and spirituality to show how transcendent leadership is the key for humanity to prosper in peace. * John Mackey, founder and former CEO of Whole Foods *
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