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Book SynopsisThe contents are carefully mapped to the WJEC specification and cover all the Assessment Criteria in full, so you can be sure you are studying exactly what you need to. Working closely with the exam board ensures that the book incorporates all the latest changes to the specification, including the new exam question formats and controlled assessment requirements. Other key features of the student book: Each Assessment Criterion is dealt with in its own Topic, with clear headings signposting the content - particularly useful for students and teachers new to the Diploma. There are real WJEC exam questions and practice questions throughout the book, with detailed guidance on tackling them - plus top band answers to WJEC questions to show what is expected. Special sections provide advice on how to deal with the controlled assessments. Case studies and crime scenarios stimulate reflection and provide useful examples for students' answers. Up-to-date content includes the latest statistics and policy developments. Every Topic includes activities for individual and group work to check students' understanding and consolidate and deepen their learning. The attractive, full-colour design and thought-provoking photos stimulate students' interest and engagement. Written by two highly experienced authors, teachers and examiners, the text is accessible to students of all abilities, with clear explanations in straightforward language pitched at just the right level. The book includes a free online resource package, with schemes of work, student workbooks and online activities. This book is the companion volume to Criminology Book Two by the same authors. WJEC endorsement of the book ensures that you have comprehensive, high quality support you can trust.Table of ContentsContents Introduction: Your book's features. Studying Level 3 Criminology. How you will be assessed. Unit 1: Changing Awareness of Crime Learning Outcome 1: Understand how crime reporting affects the public perception of criminality. Topic 1.1: Analyse different types of crime. Topic 1.2: Explain the reasons that certain crimes are unreported. Topic 1.3: Explain the consequences of unreported crime. Topic 1.4: Describe media representation of crime. Topic 1.5: Explain the impact of media representations on the public perception of crime. Topic 1.6: Evaluate methods of collecting statistics about crime. Learning Outcome 2: Understand how campaigns are used to elicit change. Topic 2.1: Compare campaigns for change. Topic 2.2: Evaluate the effectiveness of media used in campaigns for change. Learning Outcome 3: Plan campaigns for change relating to crime. Topic 3.1: Plan a campaign for change relating to crime. Topic 3.2: Design materials for use in campaigning for change. Topic 3.3: Justify a campaign for change. Preparing for the Unit 1 controlled assessment: What does it involve? Prepare your file in advance. On the day of the assessment. What you need to do. Unit 2: Criminological Theories Learning Outcome 1: Understand social constructions of criminality. Topic 1.1: Compare criminal behaviour and deviance. Topic 1.2: Explain the social construction of criminality. Learning Outcome 2: Know theories of criminality. Topic 2.1: Describe biological theories of criminality. Topic 2.2: Describe individualistic theories of criminality. Topic 2.3: Describe sociological theories of criminality. Learning Outcome 3: Understand causes of criminality. Topic 3.1: Analyse situations of criminality. Topic 3.2: Evaluate the effectiveness of criminological theories to explain causes of criminality. Learning Outcome 4: Understand causes of policy change. Topic 4.1: Assess the use of criminological theories in informing policy development. Topic 4.2: Explain how social changes affect policy development. Topic 4.3: Discuss how campaigns affect policy making. Preparing for the unit 2 exam: Get organised! Practise, practise, practise! End of Unit Practice Questions. Advice on answering the practice questions. References. Index.

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Book Synopsis''A landmark contribution to humanity''s understanding of itself'' The New York TimesWhy can it sometimes feel as though half the population is living in a different moral universe? Why do ideas such as ''fairness'' and ''freedom'' mean such different things to different people? Why is it so hard to see things from another viewpoint? Why do we come to blows over politics and religion?Jonathan Haidt reveals that we often find it hard to get along because our minds are hardwired to be moralistic, judgemental and self-righteous. He explores how morality evolved to enable us to form communities, and how moral values are not just about justice and equality - for some people authority, sanctity or loyalty matter more. Morality binds and blinds, but, using his own research, Haidt proves it is possible to liberate ourselves from the disputes that divide good people.Trade ReviewA landmark contribution to humanity's understanding of itself * The New York Times *If you want to know why you hold your moral beliefs and why many people disagree with you, read this book -- Simon Baron-Cohen * author of The Essential Difference *A truly seminal book -- David Goodhart * Prospect *A tour de force - brave, brilliant, and eloquent. It will challenge the way you think about liberals and conservatives, atheism and religion, good and evil -- Paul Bloom * author of How Pleasure Works *Compelling . . . a fluid combination of erudition and entertainment -- Ian Birrell * Observer *Lucid and thought-provoking . . . deserves to be widely read -- Jenni Russell * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisA FINANCIAL TIMES TOP PICK OF 2025The real threat to liberal democracy isn't autocrats - it's the lack of effective action by progressives.Here, two expert journalists reveal the structural, economic and political forces that have shaped the liberal world, and America, of today: where scarcity and preservation drive the agenda, and we no longer deliver on big ideas.Decades of slashing immigration, off-shoring manufacture, preventing house-building and stalling ambitious projects means America has a shortage of workers, houses and climate-change solutions. It's a story repeated across the Western World. To progress on the greatest challenges of our time, progressives need the vision, ability and willingness to enact transformative strategies. Here, the authors lay out the barriers, and how we can take consequential action to build a future of abundance.

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Book SynopsisIn 2016, Manson published The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck, a book that brilliantly gave shape to the ever-present, low-level hum of anxiety that permeates modern living.Trade Review“Just because everything appears to be a mess doesn’t mean you have to be one. Mark Manson’s book is a call to arms for a better life and better world and could not be more needed right now.” — Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and Ego is the Enemy “Mark Manson continues to break down questions about human happiness and well-being in creative and unexpected ways. The result is a wonderfully accessible book that tackles some of the deeper questions about where our world is headed, as well as how to take better care of ourselves (and each other) until we get there.” — Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, Professor of Psychology at Columbia University and Host of The Psychology Podcast “Mark Manson has succeeded in explaining a crazy world to an entire generation by invoking hard science, moral philosophy, and gobs of hilarious wit. This book is guaranteed to make you laugh, question your beliefs, and (hopefully) change your life.” — Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractable “Mark provides an antidote to our era of spiritual malaise with a much-needed tincture of laughter, practical advice and philosophical wisdom. His counterintuitive insight will keep a three-bourbon smile on your face the whole time you’re reading it.” — Eric Barker, bestselling author of Barking Up the Wrong Tree “While we’re all afraid of the evils in the world, Mark Manson shows us how to avoid the dark side in ourselves. A witty and enlightening book that we all need to read before throwing in the towel.” — Shane Parrish, founder of Farnam Street and host of The Knowledge Project Podcast “Mark Manson is a master of thought-provoking and counterintuitive insights. His easy-to-read style will have you turning pages for hours.” — James Clear, New York Times bestselling author of Atomic Habits “Entertaining and thought-provoking . . . [Manson’s] dark-humored wit and blunt prose are both informative and engaging . . . Clever and accessibly conversational, Manson reminds us to chill out, not sweat the small stuff, and keep hope for a better world alive.” — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisDale Carnegie, known as 'the arch-priest of the art of making friends', pioneered the development of personal business skills, self-confidence and motivational techniques. His books - most notably How to Win Friends and Influence People - have sold tens of millions worldwide and, even in today's changing climate, they remain as popular as ever.Trade Reviewit changed my life * Warren Buffet *The most successful self-help book of all time... Carnegie has never seemed more relevant * The Times *it changed my life * Warren Buffet *The most successful self-help book of all time... Carnegie has never seemed more relevant * The Times *It's helped me immeasurably in life. I think everyone should read it * Jenny Colgan, Independent on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisExam board: AQALevel & Subject: GCSE Combined Science: TrilogyFirst teaching: September 2016 Next exams: June 2023To support students in their completion of the required practicals on their GCSE Science (9-1) course, the Collins AQA lab book is the only resource that they need.This lab book will: provide students with all the information they need to perform their required practicals; including the method, apparatus needed, common mistakes and safety tips be the one place to record the outcomes of practicals, providing and easy reference for revision challenge students with extra questions designed to improve analysis, evaluation and maths skills prepare students for their examinations, with exam-style questions directly linked to the required practicals and apparatus use.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context. 2. An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology. 3. Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis. 4. Research Methods. 5. Anxiety, Trauma, and Stressor-Related and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders. 6. Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders. 7. Mood Disorders and Suicide. 8. Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders. 9. Physical Disorders and Health Psychology. 10. Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria. 11. Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders. 12. Personality Disorders. 13. Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders. 14. Neurodevelopmental Disorders. 15. Neurocognitive Disorders. 16. Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues.

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE 48 LAWS OF POWER BRINGS YOU 365 MORE Over the last 25 years, Robert Greene has provided insights into every aspect of being human: whether that be getting what you want, understanding others' motivations, mastering your impulses, or recognising strengths and weaknesses. The Daily Laws distills that wisdom into easy-to-digest daily entries whose content spans power, seduction, war, strategy, politics, productivity, psychology, leadership, and adversity. Not only is this beautifully designed volume the perfect entry point for those new to Greene's penetrating insight, but it will also be a Rosetta stone for existing fans to understand and internalise the many lessons that fill his previous books. Read, re-read, and learn.Trade ReviewMachiavelli has a new rival, and Sun Tzu had better watch his back * New York Times *Teaches you how to connive your own way to the top like masters such as Keats, Darwin or Mozart * GQ *Hollywood producers and rappers are following an unlikely but ruthless guru * Sunday Times *A guide to all manner of devious and tactical schemes ... [Greene] sets out to shine a torch into all the murky corridors of power * Independent on Sunday *The person that gave me the best advice [of my life] was Robert Greene -- 50 Cent

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Book Synopsis**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**‘A sort of survival book, a sort of symptom-diagnosis manual in terms of losing your democracy and what tyranny and authoritarianism look like up close’ Rachel Maddow 'These 128 pages are a brief primer in every important thing we might have learned from the history of the last century, and all that we appear to have forgotten' Observer History does not repeat, but it does instruct. In the twentieth century, European democracies collapsed into fascism, Nazism and communism. These were movements in which a leader or a party claimed to give voice to the people, promised to protect them from global existential threats, and rejected reason in favour of myth. European history shows us that societies can break, democracies can fall, ethics can collapse, and ordinary people can find themselves in unimaginable circumstances. History can familiarise, and it can warn. Today, we are no wiser than the Europeans who saw democracy yield to totalitarianism in the twentieth century. But when the political order seems imperilled, our advantage is that we can learn from their experience to resist the advance of tyranny. Now is a good time to do so.Trade ReviewThe most coherent manifesto on confronting Trump… powerful. -- Sarah Ditum * New Statesman *Snyder’s beautifully weighted book is the perfect clear-eyed antidote to [Trump's] deliberate philistinism … Always measured in their observation, these 128 pages are a brief primer in every important thing we might have learned from the history of the last century, and all that we appear to have forgotten … You will read no more relevant field guide to that wisdom than this book. -- Tim Adams * Observer *On Tyranny is a slim book that fits alongside your pocket constitution and feels only slightly less vital... Clarifying and unnerving… a memorable work that is grounded in history yet imbued with the fierce urgency of what now. -- Carlos Lozada * Washington Post *Following paths trodden by Hannah Arendt, Czeslaw Milosz and Václav Havel, Snyder has written a manifesto for surviving the political rampages of our time with our rights and freedoms intact… Snyder’s book is addressed to the American reader, but its message is broader. Read in Budapest or Warsaw, it will have an especial resonance … Slim and accessible, On Tyranny is a book to read quickly, ponder slowly and pass on -- Annabelle Chapman * Prospect *Urgent, indignant, winningly ragged in execution, On Tyranny is in the best tradition of polemical pamphlets. Timely agitprop, it offers some relief from Trump anxiety disorder. -- Lewis Jones * Daily Telegraph *A chilling description of how authoritarian mindsets work -- Hillary ClintonSteeped in the history of interwar Germany, Snyder writes with bracing immediacy about how to prevent, or at least forestall, the repression of lives and minds. * Washington Post *We are rapidly ripening for fascism. This American writer leaves us with no illusions about ourselves -- Svetlana Alexievich, winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize for LiteratureOn Tyranny will help you keep going for the next four years, or however long it takes. -- Masha GessenHe is undoubtedly a scholar of great distinction and authority… If more people follow Snyder’s injunctions to read newspapers, avoid falling for contrived online “scandals”, make friends across national boundaries and remember professional ethics then the world will indeed be a better place. -- Michael Gove * The Times *In an erudite yet accessibly manner, with brevity and precision, Snyder draws on his prodigious knowledge of 20th century despotism to present 20 sobering lessons for dealing with the Trump phenomenon -- Muhammad Idrees Ahmad * National *On Tyranny is [a] response to the rise of Donald Trump, although it is not, strictly speaking, about Trump, who is never mentioned by name. It is, rather, a primer in how to think historically -- Ken Early * The Irish Times *A slim volume more like a guide than a tome of historical scholarship, though Snyder drew on 25 years of research and writing -- Stav Ziv * Newsweek Europe *

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Book Synopsis''Fascinating and useful'', Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of The Code Breaker and Leonardo da Vinci''Upbeat'', The Wall Street JournalRacking your brain? Drawing a blank? Maybe it's not such a bad thingUntil recently, it was largely believed that forgetting served no purpose. Besides causing slight frustration, the odd slip of the mind was thought of as an inevitable but harmless defect in the brain's functionality.But new research in psychology, neurobiology, and computer science tells a different story. Forgetting is not a failure of our minds, nor is it a benign glitch it is, in fact, good for us, and is a required function for our minds to work best. As annoying as a lapse can be, it's precisely this that opens up our minds to making better decisions, experiencing joy, and flourishing artistically.Through case studies, personal anecdotes, and scientific explanations, Professor Scott A. Small challenges the conventional wisdom that memory retention is always beneficial. He provides a comprehensive look at the benefits that forgetting can bring to our cognitive and creative abilities, emotional well-being, and even our wider societal health.So the next time you forget where you left your keys, remember that a little forgetting does a lot of good.

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Book SynopsisAncestral Self-Care Practices for Black WomenFrom navigating hostile work environments and healing from trauma to exploring African American home remedies and promoting holistic well-being, Protecting My Peace is a comprehensive guide for black women seeking to prioritize their mental, emotional, and physical health.Reclaim your peace. Protecting My Peace: Embracing Inner Beauty and Ancestral Power focuses on transforming self-perception, recreating ancestral traditions, and channeling the spiritual power of the African feminine divine. Delve into transformative self-care practices and go beyond traditional approaches to physical and mental well-being. Find strategies to connect with ancestral roots, embrace spirituality, and foster personal growth. Prioritize your mental, emotional, and physical health with practical advice on African American home remedies, how to be healthy, and overcoming trauma. Rediscover your inner strength. Enter a transformative journey toward self-acceptance and belonging. Learn to perceive physical beauty through a fresh lens, embrace your whole self, and let your spirit radiate with the essence of your African ancestry.A must-read for black women seeking to reclaim their power and well-being. Understand the philosophy of the African feminine divine. Find empowerment in the idea that places women of the African diaspora at the heart of their cultures. Learn how embracing this power can improve self-confidence, self-esteem, mental health, and emotional well-being.Inside, you’ll find: An exploration of the perception of physical beauty The sense of peace that comes with fully embracing our ancestral traditions An introduction to the philosophy of the African feminine divine If you liked Emotional Self-Care for Black Women, Real Self-Care, or I’m Not Yelling, you’ll love Protecting My Peace.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Movement and Dance Chapter 2: Plant-Based Diet and Natural Remedies Chapter 3: Feminine Power Chapter 4: Beauty and Wellbeing Chapter 5: Music and Drumming Chapter 6: Ritual and the Ancestors Chapter 7: Joy and Community Chapter 8: Meditation and Affirmations ConclusionDETAILED TOC Introduction: The introduction sets the tone for the book, outlining its purpose and what readers can expect from it. It highlights the focus on professional Black women and the unique challenges they face in the workplace. Chapter 1: Movement and Dance at Work: This chapter explores how movement and dance can help professional women express themselves, release work-related stress and tension, and improve overall well-being. Chapter 2: Plant-Based Diet and Natural Remedies for the Working Woman: The author discusses the benefits of a plant-based diet and natural remedies for maintaining physical and mental health in a demanding work environment. Chapter 3: Feminine Power in the Workplace: This chapter focuses on embracing feminine power and the strength that comes with it, despite societal expectations and norms that may attempt to suppress it in professional settings. Chapter 4: Beauty, Wellbeing, and the Professional Woman: The author discusses self-love and recognizing one's beauty and worth, regardless of external societal pressures and standards, while navigating the workplace. Chapter 5: Music and Drumming for Workplace Empowerment: This chapter explores the power of music and drumming as a means of expression, empowerment, and healing in professional environments. Chapter 6: Ritual, Ancestors, and the Working Woman: This chapter discusses the importance of connecting with ancestors and engaging in ritual practices to find strength and guidance in difficult times, especially when facing challenges in the workplace. Chapter 7: Joy, Community, and the Professional Sisterhood: This chapter emphasizes the importance of community and finding joy amid struggle and oppression through building supportive relationships and engaging in uplifting activities with fellow professional women. Chapter 8: Meditation and Affirmations for the Workplace: The author discusses the benefits of meditation and affirmations for mental and emotional well-being and provides practical tips for incorporating these practices into daily work routines. Conclusion: The conclusion summarizes the book's central themes and encourages readers to continue their self-love, healing, and empowerment journey as they navigate the professional world.

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Book SynopsisIf your students struggle with standard deviation or statistical tests, this is the book for them. This textbook companion will help improve their essential maths skills for psychology, whichever awarding body specification you''re following. You can use it throughout the course, whenever you feel they need some extra help.- Develop understanding of both maths and psychology with all worked examples and questions within a psychology context- Improve confidence with a step-by-step approach to every maths skill- Measure progress with guided and non-guided questions- Understand misconceptions with full worked solutions to every question- Feel confident in expert guidance from experienced teacher and examiner Molly Marshall, reviewed by Dorothy Coombs, Editor of ATP Today, former Chair of the Association for the Teaching of Psychology and experienced biology, psychology and FSMQ Statistics teacherTrade ReviewGreat book for staff and students. Very useful particularly if students/staff struggle with statistics. -- Danielle Rowbotham * Abigail Lambert *

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Book SynopsisWe all want to live more healthily and ethically. This book is not just for vegans; it's for anyone who is curious about veganism, its principles and what even non-vegans can learn from its practice. According to reports, the number of vegans in the UK has more than quadrupled since 2014 and with the rise in plant-based foods and cruelty-free products showing no sign of stopping, Think Like a Vegan is a timely exploration of how vegan ethics can be applied to every area of our lives. Through a personal and often irreverent lens, the authors explore a variety of contemporary topics related to animal use. From the basics of vegan logic to politics, economics, love and other aspects of being human, each chapter draws you into a thought-provoking conversation about your daily ethical decisions that will open your eyes to a new way of living in a plant-powered world.

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Book Synopsis**The instant Sunday Times bestseller**What if you tried to stop doing everything, so you could finally get round to what counts?Rejecting the futile modern obsession with 'getting everything done,' Four Thousand Weeks introduces readers to tools for constructing a meaningful life by embracing rather than denying their limitations.Drawing on the insights of both ancient and contemporary philosophers, psychologists, and spiritual teachers, Oliver Burkeman sets out to realign our relationship with time - and in doing so, to liberate us from its tyranny.Embrace your limits. Change your life. Discover how to make your four thousand weeks count in 2024.'Life is finite. You don't have to fit everything in... Read this book and wake up to a new way of thinking and living' Emma Gannon'Every sentence is riven with gold' Chris Evans'Comforting, fascinating, engaging, inspiring and useful' Marian KeyesTrade ReviewThis book is wonderful. Instead of offering new tips on how to cram more into your day, it questions why we feel the need to ... My favourite kind of book is this one ... it examines the human struggle with intelligence, wisdom, humour and humility. -- Marianne Power * The Times *Perfectly pitched somewhere between practical self-help book and philosophical quest ... as with all the best quests, its many pleasures don't require a fast-forward button, but happen along the way -- Tim Adams * Observer *Life is finite. You don't have to fit everything in. Enjoy your life. Breathe out. Read this book and wake up to a new way of thinking and living * Emma Gannon, author of The Multi-Hyphen Method *A wonderfully honest book, Four Thousand Weeks is a much-needed reality check on our culture's crazy assumptions around work, productivity and living a meaningful life -- Mark Manson, bestselling author of Everything is F*cked and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckHis book will challenge and amuse you. And it may even spur you on to change your life. At the very least reading it would be a good use of one of your four thousand weeks -- Robbie Smith * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisTHE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER A BETWEEN THE COVERS PICK Selected as a book of the year by AMAZON, THE TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, NEW YORK TIMES, ECONOMIST, NEW STATESMAN, VOGUE, IRISH TIMES, IRISH EXAMINER and RED MAGAZINE 'One of the best books I have ever read . . . unbelievably moving' Elizabeth Day 'An extraordinary story, beautifully told' Louise O'Neill 'A memoir to stand alongside the classics . . . compelling and joyous' Sunday Times Tara Westover grew up preparing for the end of the world. She was never put in school, never taken to the doctor. She did not even have a birth certificate until she was nine years old. At sixteen, to escape her father's radicalism and a violent older brother, Tara left home. What followed was a struggle for self-invention, a journey that gets to the heart of what an education is and wTrade ReviewA memoir to stand alongside classics by the likes of Jeanette Winterson and Lorna Sage . . . a compelling and ultimately joyous account of self-determination * Sunday Times *[A] fascinating, jaw-dropping memoir * Observer *[A] superb memoir… Westover’s journey from a remote corner of the American west to one of the world’s grandest seats of learning is extraordinary . . . Her story, of fighting to be herself, is as old as the hills she came from, but Westover gives us such a fresh, absorbing take that it deserves to bring her own private Idaho into the bestseller lists, book groups and, eventually, cinemas. * The Times *Brilliantly recounts her journey towards knowledge and enlightenment * Guardian *An amazing story, and truly inspiring. The kind of book everyone will enjoy. IT’S EVEN BETTER THAN YOU’VE HEARD.Her story is remarkable, as each extreme anecdote described in tidy prose attests. That someone who grew up in her circumstances could achieve as much as she has is astonishing . . . The central tension she wrestles with throughout her book is how to be true to herself without alienating her family. Her upbringing was extraordinary, but that struggle is not. * The Economist *This memoir [is] one of the wisest accounts of family love and betrayal that I’ve read * Mail on Sunday *[An] astonishing autobiographyHeartbreaking in its honesty...[an] intelligent and powerful memoir * Literary Review *An astonishing and uplifting story about the transformative power of education * Mail on Sunday, 2018 Cultural Highlights *Educated is quite simply one of the best books I have ever read. What a writer, what a thinker and what a gift for the rest of us to be able to read her story. Unbelievably moving and profoundly thought-provoking.Educated is an unflinching account of love and brutality, of the strength of blood ties and the power of imagination, and of a young woman whose intellect, self-knowledge and courage illuminate every page. There are passages so painfully vivid that they sear themselves into the memory, yet Westover is never prurient or punitive: even when writing from the depths, she does so with compassion and grace. Both the book and its writer are remarkable in every respectWestover has a story to tell that shouldn't be ignored * The Guardian *This fiercely intelligent memoir is a fascinating and compassionate view of another world and the author’s struggle to both escape from and understand it as she heads out into the world * The Pool, Ones to Watch in 2018 *A dazzling example of what you can achieve if you set your mind to something… an inspirational, truly unique coming-of-age tale * BBC Ones to Watch in 2018 *A shocking and powerfully moving memoir * Daily Express *What comes through is Tara’s grit, determination and instinctive sense that somewhere within education lies her redemption ... There is pain and adversity in this heart-wrenching memoir but ultimately what Tara leaves us with is hope * Sunday Express *Marvellous. There is no feeling like discovering a young writer who is springing up fully armed with so much talentAbsolutely superb . . . the last 100 pages were so gripping I could hardly breatheTara Westover's beautifully written memoir shines a light on a part of our country that we too often overlook. Her powerful tale—of trying to find a place for herself in the world, without losing her connection to her family or her beloved home—deserves to be widely read. My Mamaw would have been rooting for Tara.

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Book SynopsisIn this work, here presented in a complete English edition for the first time, the problem of knowing God is confronted in an original and stimulating way. Taking up the Prophet''s teaching that ''Ninety-nine Beautiful Names'' are truly predicated of God, Ghazali explores the meaning and resonance of each of these divine names, and reveals the functions they perform both in the cosmos and in the soul of the spiritual adept. Although some of the book is rigorously analytical, the author never fails to attract the reader with his profound mystical and ethical insights, which, conveyed in his sincere and straightforward idiom, have made of this book one of the perennial classics of Muslim thought, popular among Muslims to this day.This volume won a British Book Design and Production Award in 1993.

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Book SynopsisLeadership is not a rank, it is a responsibility. Leadership is not about being in charge, it is about taking care of those in your charge.When we take care of our people, our people will take care of us. They will help see that our cause becomes a reality.In Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek, internationally bestselling author of Start With Why, investigates these great leaders from Marine Corps Officers, who don''t just sacrifice their place at the table but often their own comfort and even their lives for those in their care, to the heads of big business and government - each putting aside their own interests to protect their teams.''Simple and elegant, it shows us how leaders should lead'' William Ury, co-author of Getting to YesTrade ReviewAs refreshingly simple and easy to follow as it is thought-provoking * Management Today *

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